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Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 4

1989–1994

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  • Lowest price

    US$46,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$104,600

    Since 2020 · n=18

  • Highest price

    US$1,075,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    18

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 18 lots

Porsche 911

Based on 18 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

US$116,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-1.1%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (-1.1%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$127,055

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$130,834

+13%

Market scores

54

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1990

    US$12,914-12%

    24 with · 13 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 964 Carrera 4 is trading near US$116,000 in the current market, down marginally 1.1 percent over the past twelve months against a backdrop of general stability in the air-cooled 911 segment. The HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium, neither gaining momentum nor showing stress, though the modest year-on-year decline suggests modest headwinds rather than robust demand.

Transaction activity remains thin, with nine sales tracked over the past year against eighteen in the dataset overall, indicating a market where supply and demand remain in relative balance but with limited liquidity for sellers seeking quick exits. Buyers entering at current levels should expect patient negotiations and realistic timescales, particularly outside primary metropolitan auction centers.

The 964 Carrera 4 occupies a solidly collectible tier—rated 7 out of 10—supported by its all-wheel-drive engineering, position as the final air-cooled Carrera generation, and relatively modest production run of 13,353 units across all years. Desirability remains moderate within the broader 964 market, where RWD variants and lower-mileage examples command stronger premiums.

Cars transacted in this cohort average 35,033 miles, placing them in the well-driven but well-maintained range typical for appreciating classics of this era. Condition variance appears to influence pricing more significantly than mileage alone, a pattern common in the 964 segment where documented service histories and mechanical soundness command visible price premiums.

Base projections estimate appreciation to US$127,055 over three years (9.5 percent) and US$130,834 over five years (12.8 percent), modest but steady gains consistent with the car's collectible classification and the broader air-cooled 911 market trajectory. The Carrera 4's technical complexity and moderate collector enthusiasm keep upside gains measured rather than speculative, typical of appreciating classics rather than volatile emerging segments.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$116,000
  • Annual appr. rate-1.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked41
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared41 (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)US$940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months17
  • Sell-Through94%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$154,774
  • Avg Mileage at Sale35,033 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$46,250 – US$1,075,000
  • Total Sales Tracked18

Recent sales

Showing latest 18
  • US$50,029

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$95,500

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$56,964

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

  • US$46,250

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026

  • US$56,000

    Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026

  • US$212,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$115,500

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$116,500

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026

  • US$116,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026

  • US$127,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 May 2026

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