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Nissan Silvia (S13)

1988–1994

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  • 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

Nissan Silvia

Based on 3 verified auction results

No signal yet

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%)
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 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

  • US$15,000

    Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026

  • US$11,600

    cars-and-bids · 30 Apr 2026

  • US$14,500

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Apr 2026

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