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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

1998–1999

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  • Lowest price

    US$41,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$41,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$41,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

Based on 1 verified auction result

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

US$21,754

Market value · recent verified sales

-16.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 16.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$14,939

-31%

5-Year Forecast

US$13,306

-39%

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

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V is trading at a median of $21,754 in the US market, down 16.4 percent over the past year. Current pricing sits well below where these cars stood twelve months ago, signaling downward pressure despite the model's status as an appreciating classic.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with only one tracked transaction in the past year and no active listings observed at the time of this report. This thin trading volume limits confidence in price discovery and makes any valuation assessment provisional at best. The illiquid market means buyers are scarce and sellers face extended holding periods.

Production of the Evo V was capped at approximately 6,000 units globally, a relatively restricted output that typically supports collectibility. The model carries a "Highly Collectible" designation with a score of 7, yet current desirability in the US market is registered as low, suggesting the collector base for this generation remains limited or inactive in the current cycle.

The average mileage on transacted examples sits at 96,700 miles, indicating these cars are typically in middle age with moderate use. Condition tracking is limited given the minimal sample size, but this mileage range aligns with vehicles that have seen steady ownership rather than show-car preservation.

Three-year and five-year projections point to continued erosion, with base estimates suggesting prices could decline to $14,939 (−31.3 percent) and $13,306 (−38.8 percent) respectively over those horizons. The downward trajectory reflects both the illiquid current market and the apparent disconnect between the model's collectible classification and actual buyer demand in North America.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$21,754
  • Annual appr. rate-16.4%/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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
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-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$41,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale96,700 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$41,500 – US$41,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$41,500

    cars-and-bids · 6 Aug 2026

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