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Nissan Pulsar GTI-R

1990–1994

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  • Lowest price

    $26,900

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $28,700

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    $30,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Nissan Pulsar GTI-R

Based on 2 verified auction results

HOLDStablelow confidence

$25,632

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.2%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.2%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$26,963

+5%

5-Year Forecast

$27,404

+7%

Estimates pool 6 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Nissan Pulsar GTI-R is trading around AUD $25,632 on the Australian market, up 2.2 percent over the past twelve months. This modest appreciation sits comfortably within the stable trend category, though the low-confidence signal reflects the thin transaction record underpinning current valuations.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with only two documented sales tracked over the past year and zero active listings at present. This illiquid market means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited price discovery opportunities, typical for niche Japanese sports cars in the local market.

Classified as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 7, the Pulsar GTI-R occupies a solid position within the enthusiast tier. Its 14,000-unit production run keeps it accessible rather than truly rare, though moderate desirability and growing recognition as a genuine performance machine from the late 1980s continue to support collector interest.

The three-year base projection stands at AUD $26,963, representing 5.2 percent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to reach approximately AUD $27,404, or 6.9 percent above today's median—gains that reflect steady but unspectacular momentum rather than breakthrough demand.

The outlook hinges on sustained enthusiasm within the Japanese sports car segment and potential widening of international collector awareness. Without a material shift in market dynamics or fresh catalyst events, the Pulsar GTI-R appears positioned for measured, incremental gains rather than significant revaluation over the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$25,632
  • Annual appr. rate+2.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (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 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$28,700
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$26,900 – $30,500
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • $30,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Apr 2026

  • $26,900

    Collecting Cars · 5 May 2025

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