Car financing: 2012 Porsche 911
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.0 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.0 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Porsche 911 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Porsche 911 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 257 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 270.8 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.43 | $19.60 | $19.78 | $19.78 | $19.95 | $20.30 | $21.53 | $21.70 |
2012 Porsche 911: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,825 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,000 | US$4,020 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,886 | $3,920 | $3,956 | $3,956 | $3,990 | $4,060 | $4,306 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Porsche 911
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1), engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V058000 | 2013-02-22 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler. |
| 12V107000 | 2012-03-21 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 911 CARRERA S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN A COOLANT LINE AND A FUEL LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED AT THE QUICK CONNECTOR. |
| 11V409000 | 2011-08-05 | seat belts | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche 911 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Porsche 911; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2012 Porsche 911 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and exterior lighting; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
The 3.6L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 11.0 L/100 km combined, so budget about 33 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $57.75 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the 911 makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Inside and out
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. In plain terms, its 142 litres of luggage space hold about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Try the 911 on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the 911 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $192.50 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Next step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Porsche 911 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Porsche 911
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Porsche 911 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Porsche 911
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Porsche 911?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Porsche 911 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Porsche 911 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Porsche 911 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3850.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.