Porsche 911 (993) Carrera
1994–1998
Lowest price
$64,000
Since 2020
Median price
$121,000
Since 2020 · n=12
Highest price
$257,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
12
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 12 lots

Based on 12 verified auction results
$126,251
Market value · recent verified sales
+32.9%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 32.9% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$247,883
+96%
5-Year Forecast
$311,666
+147%
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+$82,926+69%48 with · 3 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1996
−$37,998-31%82 with · 41 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
+$18,632+15%4 with · 119 without · low confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
−$8,950-7%6 with · 117 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 993-generation Carrera is trading at a median of AUD $126,251 in the Australian market, up 32.9 per cent year-on-year. This sharp appreciation over the past twelve months signals sustained momentum in a collectible segment that has steadily outpaced broader classic car benchmarks.
Supply into the market remains sparse, with only four sales recorded in the past year against a twelve-car total sample since tracking began. The absence of active listings and thin liquidity means buyers should expect patience when sourcing stock, while sellers will find a receptive but selective audience for quality examples.
The 993 Carrera sits in the appreciating-classic tier with a collectibility score of six. Production ran to 38,626 units globally, placing these cars well within accessible territory for enthusiasts while maintaining sufficient scarcity to underpin collector interest. Moderate desirability and broad appeal across the marque's ownership base support consistent demand.
Average mileage on transacted cars stands at 34,066 kilometres, indicating lightly used examples are reaching market. This relatively low wear profile is consistent with the segment's typical condition expectations and suggests owners have stewarded their vehicles with care.
The base case projects the median to reach AUD $247,883 within three years—a 96 per cent gain from current levels—and AUD $311,666 by year five, representing a 147 per cent increase. These projections reflect the 993's entrenched position as one of air-cooled Porsche's most coveted generations and the structural scarcity driving long-cycle appreciation.
A HOLD signal reflects the strength already priced in over the past year balanced against strong fundamentals supporting further gains. For prospective buyers, the thin liquidity and low-mileage bias suggest well-maintained examples remain scarce enough to justify entry at current levels, with realistic visibility to material upside over a five-year horizon.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$126,251
- Annual appr. rate+32.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked127
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared127 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$1,020
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,940
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$128,542
- Avg Mileage at Sale34,066 km
- Recent Price Range$64,000 – $257,500
- Total Sales Tracked12
Recent sales
Showing latest 12$130,502
Collecting Cars · 7 May 2026
$122,000
Collecting Cars · 20 Mar 2026
$216,000
Collecting Cars · 26 Sept 2025
$64,000
Collecting Cars · 21 Aug 2025
$85,000
Collecting Cars · 12 Jun 2025
$125,500
Collecting Cars · 7 May 2025
$95,000
Collecting Cars · 23 Jan 2025
$105,000
Collecting Cars · 19 Dec 2024
34,066 km
$87,500
Collecting Cars · 26 Sept 2024
$120,000
Collecting Cars · 1 Mar 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
