981 GT4 values

[Kansas]

Looking at 981 GT4s and not seeing a lot of movement up or down in values. No one has a crystal ball, I get that. But any chance values drop in the next several years to make these more obtainable for us peasants? Or will values climb over the next several years to the point where they are out of reach for the majority of buyers?

[Matt Monson]

So many people are hoarding and barely driving these that I don’t expect the market to change all that much. Some are speculating there will be a spike when the IC engine is discontinued on the current cars, but nobody knows for sure.

[Kansas]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

So many people are hoarding and barely driving these that I don’t expect the market to change all that much. Some are speculating there will be a spike when the IC engine is discontinued on the current cars, but nobody knows for sure.

Came across a guy on YouTube that mods out 718 S models with suspension and chip upgrades for around $10K to give them basically the same performance and power capabilities of a GT4. If I could rise above my flat 4 aversion to the 718, that could be an option in the future.

[Helix8]

I have a 981 GT4 that I mostly drive on track to disclose my obvious bias. It is an affordable track platform and can hang with GT3s. I do not see these cars moving significantly lower given performance per dollar to operate and any Porsche alternatives with similar characteristics significantly more expensive to purchase and higher running costs. Best value in the GT lineup IM biased O.

[aschen]

I think its possible. There are many good compelling cayman variants to cross shop against them that put downward pressure on price

718 GTS 4.0 or even 2.5L, 718 GT4, GT4RS on the high side or 981 gts on the low side.


I ended up with a 718 but when I was shopping for a cayman a couple years ago there were tones of optimistically priced 981gt4s sitting available for a long time.

I think a nice one for 70k in a few years is possible, probably never 50 though

[Kansas]

Originally Posted by aschen

I think its possible. There are many good compelling cayman variants to cross shop against them that put downward pressure on price

718 GTS 4.0 or even 2.5L, 718 GT4, GT4RS on the high side or 981 gts on the low side.


I ended up with a 718 but when I was shopping for a cayman a couple years ago there were tones of optimistically priced 981gt4s sitting available for a long time.

I think a nice one for 70k in a few years is possible, probably never 50 though

Yep, good point. I'm thinking a 718GTS may be the sweet spot as far being the best affordable option right now. Does this have a flat 6 also? or would that just be 718GT4?

Btw, that 930 of yours is probably not too enjoyable a ride in that god awful Woodland's humidity. I grew up in The Woodlands from '77-'96. It's home but I sure don't miss the climate.

[aschen]

An original woodlandite! Man this place has changed a ton even in the 15 years I lived here.

THe good news is my 930 has decent AC upgrades, bad news is being worked on for other stuff.

718GTS comes in 2 flavors 18-19 is 2.5L turbo 4, ~60-70k for a nice one. Later ones to current are 4.0 flat 6. 85-100k.

I actually have the 2.5L GTS. Great car. As fast as the flat 4 variants. Great bargain I think, But sounds like an angry high revving Subaru. Im totally cool with it, but if you want a 718 with a flat 6 wail you are going to have to bring extra money for a 4.0 GTS or a 718 GT4 (gt4 rs too of course).

[Matt Monson]

Angry Subaru is a fun thing too, just saying. And Cobb supports the Caymans.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by Kansas

Yep, good point. I'm thinking a 718GTS may be the sweet spot as far being the best affordable option right now. Does this have a flat 6 also? or would that just be 718GT4?

A buddy I used to race with has GTS and loves it. He tracks it often with PCA and says it's nearly on the level of performance as his old GT racer. Likes it street manners as well being retired he road drives it regularly. He did drive a couple GT4's while shopping and said he preferred the street/track balance the GTS provides over the GT4.

He is a skilled driver to be sure and says he can stay with and exceed some guys in GT3's on track days.

[Matt Monson]

A local broker friend just listed a 23k mi 981 GT4 for $110k, against a $100k msrp. Crazy times we live in.

[Kansas]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

A local broker friend just listed a 23k mi 981 GT4 for $110k, against a $100k msrp. Crazy times we live in.

Geez, for that kind of money, I'd opt for the 718GT4...last iteration and pinnacle of the mid engine flat 6.

[Matt Monson]

He listed another car. ‘22 Boxster GTS, with same mileage. Original sticker $95k. Asking price of $68k.

[aschen]

22 GTS for 68k is a legit bargain regardless of options, it is 4.0. Sure its not an S?


110k for moderate milage 981gt4 is incredibly optimistic in my opinion, unless it has carbon ceramic seats, paint to sample brake rotors, and dynamic seatbelt stitching

[Matt Monson]

Sorry. I had a brain fart remembering the year earlier. I loooked again. It’s an ‘18, but I got the mileage and spec right.

[NYNick]

While I was sleeping, the Cayman became the new old 911.

[cmpski]

As these cars are going EV, it will be interesting to see where the ICE cars go price wise.

[shoooo32]

981/982 Cayman is a sweet spot. I see these cars the same way I do 997s in regard to future collectability. What came after 997 was a step backward in the eyes of most most and I'm guessing the new Cayman will suffer the same fate (electrification, model bloat, etc).

[Pote9983u]

Tough to predict, but the 981 GT4’s value seems pretty stable right now, hovering around $90-110k depending on spec and mileage. With only ~2,500 made and a one-year production run, the limited supply could keep prices firm, especially for well-spec’d, low-mileage examples. The shift to electrification in future Caymans might boost demand for these naturally aspirated, manual GT4s, potentially pushing values up 10-20% in 2-3 years, as some enthusiasts on Rennlist suggest. On the flip side, a softening economy or more 718 GT4s hitting the used market could ease prices slightly, maybe into the high $80ks for higher-mileage cars. If you’re hoping for a peasant-friendly drop, waiting 3-5 years might yield a few bargains, but don’t bank on a big crash—Porsche GT cars rarely plummet. What’s your budget and timeline? That might help narrow it down.