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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition

1999–2001

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  • Lowest price

    $24,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $44,500

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    $58,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

Based on 7 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$46,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+17.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 17.3% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$51,201

+11%

5-Year Forecast

$53,000

+15%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2000

    $10,451-23%

    9 with · 9 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition is trading at a median of $46,000 AUD in the Australian market, having appreciated 17.3% over the past twelve months on a modest sample of three recorded sales. This pace of gain outpaces general classic-car indices and reflects growing recognition of the model's significance within the Evo lineage.

The thin liquidity environment—with only seven total tracked sales and zero active listings at present—means pricing signals rest on limited transaction data, though the high-confidence rating suggests consistency among those sales that have occurred. Buyers and sellers should anticipate extended search periods and potentially wider bid-ask spreads typical of specialist Japanese classics in this market.

With only 2,500 units produced, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition occupies a narrow production band that supports its highly collectible classification. The car's cultural weight as a homage to the legendary rally driver, combined with its limited availability, underpins moderate-to-strong collector demand, particularly within Asia-Pacific marques enthusiast networks.

The base projection calls for $51,201 (11.3% appreciation) over three years and $53,000 (15.2%) over five years, reflecting steady but measured capital growth rather than speculative gains. These forecasts assume stable interest in Japanese performance classics and no major supply disruptions from existing inventory.

Given the tight liquidity, the hold signal is appropriate for current holders; sellers should not expect rapid placement, while fresh buyers entering at current levels should be prepared for patient ownership and research-led purchasing before committing capital.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$46,000
  • Annual appr. rate+17.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked18
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared18 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through43%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$41,643
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$24,250 – $58,500
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • $35,000

    Collecting Cars · 14 May 2026

  • $46,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Feb 2026

  • $58,500

    Collecting Cars · 28 Nov 2025

  • $57,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Mar 2025

  • $44,500

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2024

  • $25,750

    Collecting Cars · 7 Dec 2023

  • $24,250

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jun 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.