Nissan Silvia (S13)
1988–1994
Lowest price
US$11,600
Since 2020
Median price
US$14,500
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
US$15,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
US$14,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$15,882
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,354
+13%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Nissan Silvia S13 currently trades at a median of $14,500 in the US market, with modest appreciation projected at 9.5% over three years and 12.8% over five years.
Transaction volume remains minimal, with only three sales tracked over the past 12 months, reflecting thin liquidity in this segment. This low activity level means both buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage at any given moment.
The S13 sits in the collectible tier with moderate desirability, supported by its status as an appreciating classic. While production figures are not available, the model's profile as a Japanese sports car from the late 1980s and early 1990s positions it within a growing collector interest category, though it has not yet achieved the scarcity premium of higher-tier investment vehicles.
Cars transacting in this market average approximately 123,550 miles, suggesting that examples in the secondary market tend toward higher mileage even as they enter collector hands. Condition variation likely plays a significant role in individual pricing given the thin sales sample and the model's age.
The modest price appreciation forecast reflects steady but incremental collector value growth, with prices expected to rise roughly $1,400 to $1,850 over the next five years. This outlook is consistent with the S13's current positioning as a collectible with room for recognition among enthusiasts, though not yet commanding the sustained demand that would drive more aggressive valuation curves.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$14,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked5
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared5 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$13,700
- Avg Mileage at Sale123,550 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,600 – US$15,000
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.