Ford Puma
1997–2001

$30,962
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.
MSRP
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Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$16,214
-48%
5-Year Forecast
$13,357
-57%
Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
20
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ford Puma in the Australian market is presently valued at a median of $30,962 AUD, down 25 percent year-over-year, with a sell signal reflecting ongoing depreciation pressure. The sharp decline combined with zero tracked sales over the past twelve months suggests limited market visibility and confidence in pricing, warranting caution for prospective buyers.
Liquidity is severely constrained, with no active listings currently recorded and no transaction volume in recent months. This illiquid state makes the Puma a difficult asset to move quickly and complicates fair-value assessment in a market where data is sparse.
The Puma carries a collectibility score of 5, classified as a stable modern classic, though desirability remains low. Without production volume data or transaction history, the basis for collectible status is unclear, and the low desirability rating suggests limited enthusiasm among buyers seeking investment-grade vehicles.
Looking ahead, base projections point to significant depreciation: the median is expected to fall to $16,214 by year three (a 47.6 percent decline) and $13,357 by year five (56.9 percent decline). These forecasts assume continued weak demand and reflect the car's current trajectory as a depreciating modern asset rather than a hardening collectible.
Given the absence of sales data, illiquid market conditions, and steep downside projections, participants should exercise restraint. The combination of low confidence in current valuations and near-zero transaction activity makes this an environment better suited to waiting for market clarity or exiting if holding inventory.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$30,962
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation$1,830
- Total annual cost$9,440
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
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- Avg Mileage at Sale—
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.