Best Porsche 928 Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 928 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 207 verified sales, the 1982 is the most affordable at $15,440. The 1979 trades most often (54 verified sales). The 1978 has held its value best, now worth 150% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 928 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 928 | $31,246No sale since Jan 2026 | 42% | 7 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1982 928 | $15,440 | 46% | 46 | 9 |
| 1981 928 | $21,293 | 65% | 28 | 3 |
| 1980 928 | $30,050 | 97% | 30 | 3 |
| 1979 928 | $22,750 | 80% | 54 | 4 |
| 1978 928 | $39,000 | 150% | 41 | — |
| 1977 928 | — | — | 1 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Porsche 928 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 928 year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 928 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 207 verified sales, the 1982 is the most affordable at $15,440. The 1979 trades most often (54 verified sales). The 1978 has held its value best, now worth 150% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Porsche 928 year is the cheapest?
The 1982 Porsche 928 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $15,440. The most valuable is the 1978, at $39,000.
Which Porsche 928 year holds its value best?
The 1978 Porsche 928 is now worth 150% of its original MSRP of $26,000, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Porsche 928 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 928 is worth from $15,440 to $39,000 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Porsche 928 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.