Is the Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?

The thesis

The 997.2 Carrera S is the last naturally aspirated, non-turbo mainstream 911: 385 hp 3.8L flat-six with DFI (no IMS bearing risk), 6-speed manual available, and the final 997 generation before the 991 went turbo across the range in 2012. Not a numbered limited edition, but a volume model that represents the end of an era. Average sale price is $59,241 (≈£47,000), with manual examples commanding premiums. Values are stable and undervalued relative to GT variants. Strong liquidity and usability make it a compelling daily-driver investment.