Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV
1996–1998
Lowest price
$21,000
Since 2020
Median price
$24,125
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
$27,250
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
$24,125
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 2 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV is trading at a median of AUD $24,125 in the Australian market, positioned within the appreciating classic category. With only two transactions tracked over the past twelve months, the dataset is too thin to establish reliable directional pricing momentum or year-over-year comparison.
This model qualifies as highly collectible, reflecting its relatively constrained production run of 9,000 units globally and its significance as a platform that helped define the performance sedan segment during the late 1990s. Desirability registers as moderate within the collector sphere, suggesting it attracts enthusiasts but lacks the universal appeal of earlier Evolution generations.
The liquidity environment is notably illiquid, with just two sales identified across the tracked period and zero active listings currently visible. For buyers, this scarcity means negotiations rely heavily on private networks rather than open-market price discovery; sellers face limited competitive tension but also extended holding periods.
Mileage profiles and transaction timing data are not available in the current sample, limiting insight into condition norms or seasonal trading patterns that typically characterize this segment. The absence of recent price signals and forward-looking projections reflects the thinness of market data, making confidence intervals too wide for actionable trend analysis.
The Australian market for fourth-generation Evolutions remains a specialist category with few sufficient transactions to model medium-term appreciation or depreciation with reliability. Collectors and investors should treat individual pricing negotiations as bespoke rather than indexable to a broad market trajectory at this stage.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$24,125
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$24,125
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$21,000 – $27,250
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.