Porsche 944 Turbo
1985–1991
Lowest price
$25,250
Since 2020
Median price
$40,250
Since 2020 · n=9
Highest price
$61,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
9
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 9 lots

Based on 9 verified auction results
$28,250
Market value · recent verified sales
-29.8%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 29.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$12,812
-55%
5-Year Forecast
$10,144
-64%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+$17,019+42%3 with · 34 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1986
+$9,277+23%19 with · 18 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 Porsche 944 Turbo in the Australian market is signaling weakness, with the median price falling to AUD $28,250—down nearly 30% over the past year. The downward momentum is sharp and confidence in this trend is high, reflecting sustained selling pressure in a thin market segment.
Transaction volume remains constrained, with only three sales tracked in the past twelve months against a total dataset of nine transactions. This sparse liquidity makes price discovery difficult and suggests buyers are scarce at current levels, while sellers face extended holding periods.
At 25,246 units produced, the 944 Turbo sits in a wide supply bracket that limits exclusivity appeal. Classified as a stable modern classic with low current desirability, the model lacks the cultural magnetism or performance credentials that typically anchor collectible-car values across market cycles.
The three-year projection anticipates a further 54.6% decline to around AUD $12,812, with five-year estimates falling to AUD $10,144—a cumulative 64% loss from today. This steep trajectory reflects structural headwinds: tepid demand, rising competition from better-regarded alternatives in the classic Porsche space, and no evident catalyst for reversal.
Sellers holding 944 Turbos should treat the current market as a potential exit window rather than wait for recovery. The combination of depreciating fundamentals, thin liquidity, and poor forward signals suggests patience will likely worsen outcomes.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$28,250
- Annual appr. rate-29.8%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked38
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared38 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation$1,620
- Total annual cost$9,230
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale Price$39,639
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$25,250 – $61,000
- Total Sales Tracked9
Recent sales
Showing latest 9$28,250
Collecting Cars · 15 Jun 2026
$25,250
Collecting Cars · 26 Mar 2026
$44,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025
$46,000
Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2025
$35,750
Collecting Cars · 13 Jan 2025
$40,250
Collecting Cars · 18 Nov 2024
$33,250
Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2024
Silver
$61,000
Collecting Cars · 29 Jan 2024
$42,999
Collecting Cars · 19 Jan 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
