Nissan Silvia (S13)
1988–1994
Lowest price
US$11,600
Since 2020
Median price
US$14,500
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
US$15,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
US$14,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$15,882
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,354
+13%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Nissan Silvia S13 currently trades at a median of $14,500 in the US market, with base-case projections suggesting modest appreciation to $15,882 over three years and $16,354 over five years, representing cumulative gains of 9.5% and 12.8% respectively.
Market activity remains minimal, with just three recorded sales over the past twelve months, indicating thin liquidity and limited transaction frequency. This scarcity of recorded sales makes price discovery challenging and suggests buyers and sellers should expect longer holding periods and potentially wider bid-ask spreads than more liquid segments.
The S13 Silvia carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic, though desirability remains moderate in the current US market. The model has developed a dedicated enthusiast following, but its broader collector appeal remains constrained compared to higher-tier Japanese sports cars of the same era.
Average mileage on transacted examples sits around 123,550 miles, suggesting most examples in circulation have seen substantial road use. Condition variance likely plays an outsized role in final pricing given the thin sales sample and age of the platform.
The modest three-to-five year appreciation outlook reflects steady but unspectacular demand. Price momentum appears anchored by core enthusiast interest rather than broad market tailwinds, making this segment sensitive to shifts in JDM collector sentiment and import availability.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$14,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked5
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared5 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$13,700
- Avg Mileage at Sale123,550 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,600 – US$15,000
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.