Nissan 300ZX (Z31)
1983–1989
Lowest price
US$2,700
Since 2020
Median price
US$12,700
Since 2020 · n=12
Highest price
US$80,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
12
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 12 lots

Based on 12 verified auction results
US$11,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$11,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$11,000
+0%
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Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1986
+US$18,992+150%8 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 Nissan 300ZX Z31 has climbed to a median of $11,000 in the US market, posting a robust 25% gain over the past year despite a hold signal and minimal transaction volume. This sharp appreciation sits atop a thin sample of just three sales in the trailing twelve months, which limits confidence in the trend's durability.
Only one car is actively listed at present, and thin liquidity defines the market segment. With just twelve total tracked sales, buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited room for negotiation, typical of models that have yet to achieve broad collector recognition.
The Z31 carries a low desirability rating and sits at the lower end of the collectibility spectrum, though it does qualify as a stable modern classic. These cars typically show around 93,000 miles at point of sale, suggesting most transactions involve fairly used examples rather than garage-kept specials.
The base projection holds the median flat through 2029, with neither the three-year nor five-year outlook showing material price movement. The recent 25% spike appears isolated rather than indicative of a sustained rally, and the low desirability designation suggests limited tailwinds from demographic or nostalgia-driven demand.
Holders should maintain positions without expectation of appreciation; new buyers should await clearer evidence of sustained collector demand before committing capital.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$11,000
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked19
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared19 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months11
- Sell-Through92%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$21,560
- Avg Mileage at Sale93,111 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$2,700 – US$80,000
- Total Sales Tracked12
Recent sales
Showing latest 12US$2,700
cars-and-bids · 5 Oct 2026
73,000 mi
Aztec Red
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Sept 2026
32,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$35,000
Bring a Trailer · 26 Aug 2026
35,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Aug 2026
96,000 mi
Hot Red · 5-speed manual
US$33,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
33,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$8,250
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
Hot Red · 5-speed manual
US$29,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Red · Automatic
US$13,100
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
63,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 May 2026
75,000 mi
Super White · 5-speed manual
US$12,300
Bring a Trailer · 11 May 2026
59,000 mi
Regatta Red · 5-speed manual
Common questions
What is a Nissan 300ZX (Z31) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$11,000, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$2,700 to US$80,000.
Is the Nissan 300ZX (Z31) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Nissan 300ZX (Z31)s are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
