Porsche 944 Turbo
1985–1991
Lowest price
$25,250
Since 2020
Median price
$41,625
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
$61,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
$36,125
Market value · recent verified sales
-10.2%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 10.2% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$28,205
-22%
5-Year Forecast
$26,111
-28%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+$17,715+43%3 with · 35 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1986
+$10,629+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 in Australia has contracted sharply, with median prices falling to AUD $36,125, down 10.2 percent over the past twelve months on a sample of four transactions. The downward momentum shows no sign of reversing, and the SELL signal reflects ongoing depreciation pressure across the model.
Liquidity remains a significant constraint. Only ten sales have been tracked in the broader dataset, and with zero active listings currently available, buyers face extremely limited choice while sellers contend with minimal competitive pressure. This thin market means pricing negotiations tend toward the seller's disadvantage.
The 944 Turbo sits squarely in the stable modern classic tier, supported by production of over 25,000 units that ensures parts availability and technical expertise remain accessible. However, broader desirability remains low, which limits appeal beyond a narrow core of marque enthusiasts and explains why transaction velocity has stalled.
Looking forward, the baseline projection points to further decline. Over three years, the median is expected to fall to approximately AUD $28,205—a loss of nearly 22 percent from current levels—with five-year erosion potentially reaching 27.7 percent to AUD $26,111. These forecasts assume continued soft demand and no unexpected catalyst to revive collector interest.
The risk profile for buyers entering at current levels is tilted toward near-term depreciation, making this an opportune time only for those with genuine affection for the car rather than appreciation expectations. Sellers should act decisively given the scarcity of qualified bidders and the directional headwinds facing the model.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$36,125
- Annual appr. rate-10.2%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked39
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared39 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation$2,230
- Total annual cost$9,840
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through40%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$40,350
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$25,250 – $61,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10$46,750
Collecting Cars · 19 Aug 2026
$28,250
Collecting Cars · 15 Jun 2026
$25,250
Collecting Cars · 26 Mar 2026
$44,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025
$46,000
Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2025
$35,750
Collecting Cars · 13 Jan 2025
$40,250
Collecting Cars · 18 Nov 2024
$33,250
Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2024
Silver
$61,000
Collecting Cars · 29 Jan 2024
$42,999
Collecting Cars · 19 Jan 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.