1988 Porsche 959True Cost of Ownership in UAE
444 hp twin-turbo flat-6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$1.7M
Base: $1.5M
Annual Total
$-69193
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$75K
5% of base price
VAT
$79K
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$1.3M
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1988 Porsche 959 — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $1.5M |
| Import Duty (5%) | $75K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $79K |
| Total Purchase Price | $1.7M |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $882 |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $-75000 |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $-69193 |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $1.3M |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $-4.613 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Porsche 959 Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$882
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$74
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,100L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$5.88
14L × د.إ0.42
Porsche 959 Depreciation Curve
Classic cars like the Porsche 959 tend to appreciate over time. This projection shows estimated value growth.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $1.5M | 100% |
| Year 1 | $1.6M | +105% |
| Year 2 | $1.7M | +112% |
| Year 3 | $1.8M | +120% |
| Year 4 | $1.9M | +130% |
| Year 5 | $2.2M | +145% |
Appreciation based on classic segment averages.
Porsche 959 vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the Porsche 959 compare to similar cars available in UAE?
Porsche
959
Base Price
$1.5M
Annual Cost in UAE
$-69193
Ford
Mustang (Classic)
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in UAE
$8K
Chevrolet
Camaro (Classic)
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in UAE
$8K
Porsche
911 (Vintage)
Base Price
$80K
Annual Cost in UAE
$12K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Affordable for UAE
Annual car costs = -161% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
Porsche 959 in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Porsche 959 in UAE.
The 1988 Porsche 959 has a base price of $1,500,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $1,653,750 USD (د.إ1,653,750 AED).