1. Owning a Porsche: What to avoid and what to consider in 2025

2. 2025 Porsche market overview

3. Quickest depreciating Porsches

4. Stable or appreciating Porsches

5. Key takeaways

Owning a Porsche: What to avoid and what to consider in 2025

Have you been dreaming about owning a Porsche but don’t want to lose a fortune to depreciation? No worries—I’ll guide you through the cars you should steer clear of if you care about resale values and those that should definitely be on your shortlist. The gap between these two categories is substantial, with some cars experiencing up to a 30% loss in value.

Last year, we saw that Taycans, and to a lesser extent Panameras, depreciated at insane rates. On the other hand, GT4s, GT3RSs, old Carreras, and 992s were stable or even increased in price. Does this still apply, or have market dynamics shifted during 2025? Past depreciation trends can help predict short-term future trends to some extent but do not provide absolute certainty. As always, we’ll take a data-driven approach, starting with an overview of the Porsche market and then diving into the quickest depreciating models before wrapping up with the most stable or appreciating cars.

2025 Porsche market overview

The average decrease over the past year was 4.0%, with most cars experiencing a depreciation between 0% and 6%. This means the Porsche market is, on average, performing extremely well. For all the cars I track, the average depreciation was 6.6%, with most losing between 2% and 11.8%. These numbers are significantly better than in many other car markets.

Quickest depreciating Porsches

• Taycans remain among the quickest depreciating Porsches, though the situation is improving. For base models, prices are now 41.6% lower than the market top, and for S models, this figure is 47.8%. Compared to last year, base models lost 16.9% (or $12.3k), and S models dropped 17% (or $20.3k). While these are still high rates, they are lower than the averages from 2023. The market is showing signs of stabilization as discount rates for unsold inventory are decreasing, with the current rate at 5%, up 6 percentage points from February 2024.

• Panameras are also depreciating quickly, though slightly less than Taycans. For the 971 generation base models, prices dropped 12.5% (or $7.6k), while S models decreased by 17.4%. Older Panameras, like the 970 generation, showed similar patterns, with base models losing 16.7% and S models dropping 16.4%. Even though these cars are 10–11 years old, the depreciation rate is higher than expected.

• Surprisingly, the Cayman GT4 RS has joined the ranks of the quickest depreciating Porsches. This car, initially hyped to price levels far above MSRP, has seen significant declines. Prices dropped by 13% (or $34k) over the year, which is unexpected for an RS product. While the market is likely to stabilize eventually, buyers who entered during the hype are currently facing steep losses.

Stable or appreciating Porsches

If you’re a value-conscious buyer, here’s some good news: several Porsche models have shown exceptional stability or even appreciation in 2025.

Boxsters and Caymans

Older Caymans, particularly the 987 generation, remain strong performers. For example:

• 987.1 base models are up 3.2%, and Ss by 2.7%.
• 987.2 base models increased by 9.2%, though some fluctuations are likely due to market composition.

Similarly, 718 Boxsters continue to surprise the market with their resilience:

• Boxster Ss are up 3.7%, 4L GTS models by 1.3%, and Spyders by 1%. While these changes are not statistically confirmed, the trends suggest stable demand.

911s

The 911 series remains a reliable choice, with many models showing flat or slightly positive trends:

• 996.1 base models have fluctuated between $25k and $30k for two years.
• 997.1 base models increased by 1.4%, while Ss rose by 1.7%. GTS models in this range saw an impressive 9.2% gain, though this market is very small.
• 991.1 models are also holding steady, with base models flat and S models up 2.5%.

Turbos

The Turbo market, especially for older models like the 996 and 997, is performing well:

• 996 Turbos are up 2.9%.
• 997.1 models increased by 7.7%, with .2 models showing slight gains.

GT Models

While most GT3 models saw slight declines (1–3%), some GT3 RS variants, like the 997.2s and 991.2s, posted modest increases. Additionally, GT2 RSs and Speedsters continue to perform exceptionally well, with year-over-year increases of 6.8% and 2.1%, respectively.

Key takeaways

• Porsche Market Resilience: Except for Taycans, Panameras, and GT4 RSs, the Porsche market is outperforming the broader sports and supercar market in 2025.

• Avoid Quick Depreciators: Value-conscious buyers should avoid new Taycans and Panameras, which are depreciating rapidly.
• Affordable Stability: You don’t need to spend a fortune to own a stable or appreciating Porsche. Models like 987 Caymans, 996.1s, and 997 Carreras offer excellent value.
• Short-Term Trends: While current trends can provide short-term insights, long-term developments remain uncertain. Always conduct thorough research before buying.

Buying a Porsche in 2025 can be a smart move if you understand the market dynamics. With the right choice, you can enjoy driving an iconic car while maintaining its value. Happy hunting!

Inspired by the analysis of our friend @fourwheeltrader. Make sure you check his other videos https://www.youtube.com/@fourwheeltrader/featured.

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