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Porsche 944 Turbo

1985–1991

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  • Lowest price

    US$1,950

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$21,944

    Since 2020 · n=20

  • Highest price

    US$49,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    20

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 20 lots

Porsche 944

Based on 20 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

US$29,097

Market value · recent verified sales

+0.0%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+0.0%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$29,097

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$29,097

+0%

Market scores

45

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    +US$9,339+43%

    3 with · 35 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    +US$5,603+26%

    20 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 market remains anchored at a median of $29,097, with valuations flat over the past twelve months despite a modest sample of ten tracked transactions. This stability signals neither momentum nor deterioration, and buyers entering at current levels are unlikely to see meaningful appreciation or depreciation over a 3- to 5-year horizon based on available data.

The 944 Turbo qualifies as a stable modern classic with collectible status, supported by a production run of just over 25,000 units. Its moderate desirability reflects a car that occupies a middle ground in Porsche enthusiasm—respected for performance and engineering but less iconic than air-cooled predecessors or water-cooled successors.

Transaction flow remains modest, with twenty sales tracked across all time periods and ten within the past year. This moderate liquidity suggests buyers should allow time to find the right car and sellers should not expect rapid sales, particularly outside major metropolitan markets.

The average mileage of 68,650 miles on transacted examples is reasonable for a model now in its late thirties, indicating that surviving 944 Turbos are typically driven cars rather than investments held in storage. Condition and service history likely matter more than mileage alone in pricing negotiations.

Projections for both three and five years hold the median flat at current levels, reflecting the market's assessment that the model lacks either tailwinds of appreciation or headwinds of decline. Mechanical reliability, maintenance costs, and availability of parts will ultimately determine whether individual examples hold value; the broader market shows no compelling argument for price movement in either direction.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$29,097
  • Annual appr. rate+0.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked39
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared39 (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.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months20
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$24,179
  • Avg Mileage at Sale68,650 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$1,950 – US$49,000
  • Total Sales Tracked20

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$15,500

    cars-and-bids · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$30,250

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$49,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026

  • US$10,300

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$1,950

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026

  • US$9,300

    Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026

  • US$23,888

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$30,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026

  • US$19,500

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026

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