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Porsche Cayman (981)

2013–2016

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Porsche Cayman
HOLDStablemedium confidence

$61,932

Market value · recent verified sales

+3.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+3.3%). No strong directional signal.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$66,749

+8%

5-Year Forecast

$68,376

+10%

Estimates pool 26 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

20

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    $6,926-11%

    13 with · 4 without · low 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 Porsche Cayman 981 in the Australian market is holding steady at a median of AUD $61,932, with a modest 3.3% gain over the past twelve months—a signal to hold rather than chase appreciation.

The market for this model remains illiquid, with no tracked sales in the most recent period and no active listings currently available. This scarcity of transaction data limits visibility into recent buyer behavior and condition trends, making pricing confirmation difficult.

Classified as a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the Cayman 981 occupies an established but modestly desirable segment. Low current desirability suggests the model has not yet captured the same enthusiasm as its 911 or 918 counterparts, which typically affects both velocity and upside.

Over a three-year horizon, the base projection sits at AUD $66,749—an 7.8% cumulative gain. Extended to five years, values are forecast to reach AUD $68,376, or 10.4% appreciation from current levels, reflecting gradual rather than aggressive momentum.

The underlying stability of pricing and the broad modern-classic classification suggest this generation Cayman will continue as a stable holding for owners, though the thin liquidity and soft desirability mean prospective buyers should expect patient timelines if they decide to move inventory.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$61,932
  • Annual appr. rate+3.3%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked26
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared26 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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