Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.This 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo is a sorted, freshly serviced example of the 997.1 Turbo, the last of the line to use the legendary Mezger engine, and it pairs that motorsport-derived flat-six with the enthusiast's choice of a six-speed manual. Finished in Slate Grey Metallic over black full leather, it shows 58,000 miles and has just received an extensive major service. As one of the most coveted modern 911s, combining supercar performance with genuine reliability and a proper three-pedal experience, it is a compelling car, and it is offered on Bring a Trailer.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowThe manual 997.1 Turbo has become a blue-chip modern Porsche. Classic.com places the manual 997.1 Turbo coupe benchmark around $115,969, with values ranging widely by condition and mileage and the very best cars reaching far higher. Demand is driven by the Mezger engine and the increasingly rare manual gearbox, and tellingly, this exact car sold on Bring a Trailer for $79,000 in August 2023, a useful marker for how much this segment has moved in the intervening years.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerGiven the desirable Mezger-and-manual combination, the fresh major service, and the reasonable mileage but accounting for the modifications and the disclosed items, I would call fair value roughly $75,000 to $100,000. The current $55,000 bid with eight bids and five days remaining is well below the benchmark and should climb substantially as the auction develops.Condition and detailsThe specification and service are the story. This Turbo is finished in Slate Grey Metallic over black full leather that extends to the dashboard and doors, with the Sport Chrono Package, 19-inch Turbo wheels, a power sunroof, and Bose audio. The twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six, factory-rated at 480 horsepower with overboost to 505 lb-ft, drives all four wheels through the six-speed manual. It was modified before the seller's purchase with a BBI Autosport ECU tune and exhaust, and the sale includes the removed factory exhaust and a set of KW coilovers, so the changes are reversible.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerFor condition, this is a 58,000-mile car with fewer than 1,000 added under current ownership, and it received over $6,000 of work at a Seattle Porsche specialist in July 2026, including fluids, a fuel-system cleaning, and new spark plugs, coils, tires, and front lip spoiler, with a PPI and DME report provided. The windshield was replaced in 2023, and disclosed imperfections include front paint chips and left-rear fender-flare indentations. The July service invoice notes the coolant pipes have not been pinned, which the seller proactively highlighted.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe diligence on a 997.1 Turbo centers on a few known items. The Mezger engine is famously robust, but confirm the coolant-pipe situation, a known 997 Turbo weak point that many owners address preventively, though the seller notes no issues. Review the provided PPI and DME report, verify the reversible BBI tune and exhaust and that the factory parts are included, and note the Washington title carries an Exempt odometer status. This is a private-party sale.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerThe offerSpecificationDetailMakePorscheModel911 Turbo Coupe (997.1)Year2008Mileage58,000EngineTwin-turbocharged 3.6-liter Mezger flat-sixPower480 horsepower, 460 lb-ft (505 on overboost)TransmissionSix-speed manualDrive typeAll-wheel driveExterior colorSlate Grey MetallicInterior colorBlack full leatherCurrent bidUSD $55,000Interested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the 997.1 Turbo uniqueThe 997.1 Porsche 911 Turbo holds a revered place in the model's history as the last 911 Turbo to use the legendary Mezger engine, a dry-sump flat-six developed directly from the units that powered Porsche's Le Mans and GT1 race cars. That engine is the stuff of legend among enthusiasts, prized both for its ferocious twin-turbocharged performance and for its bulletproof reliability, sidestepping the intermediate-shaft concerns that affect the contemporary water-cooled Carrera engines. When the 997.2 Turbo arrived in 2010, it moved to an all-new engine, cementing the 997.1 as the end of a celebrated era.2008 Porsche 911 TurboBring a TrailerThat Mezger engine, paired here with the increasingly rare six-speed manual, is exactly why the manual 997.1 Turbo has become a blue-chip modern Porsche. It marries genuine supercar performance and all-weather all-wheel-drive usability with a proper three-pedal driving experience and the reliability to be driven hard and often, a combination the market increasingly prizes. As the comments on this car attest, enthusiasts regard the manual Mezger Turbo as one of the all-time greats and note that these cars are firmly on the move, much as air-cooled 911s were several years ago, which makes a sorted, freshly-serviced example genuinely desirable.My takeThis is a sorted, honestly-presented manual 997.1 Turbo, the last and most coveted Mezger-engined 911 Turbo, freshly treated to an extensive major service with a PPI and DME report to back it up. My fair-value call is $75,000 to $100,000, reflecting the desirable Mezger-and-manual combination and the fresh service against the reversible modifications and the disclosed items, so before treating the current $55,000 bid as the entry point a buyer should review the PPI and DME report, confirm the coolant-pipe situation and factor in pinning, verify the factory parts are included, and get a specialist inspection on one of the modern era's great driver's cars.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.