Is the Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?

The thesis

The 997.2 is the last naturally aspirated flat-six 911 Carrera before forced induction. The 3.8L DFI engine (385bhp) addressed earlier IMS and bore-scoring issues, making it highly reliable. Manual six-speed examples are increasingly sought after as values have remained stable while 991s depreciate. Well-maintained examples in this price band offer genuine daily usability, Porsche pedigree, and strong long-term hold potential as the final analogue-era Carrera.