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Porsche Boxster (986)

1996–2004

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  • Lowest price

    $19,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $19,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $19,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Porsche Boxster

Based on 1 verified auction result

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

$21,023

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$11,009

-48%

5-Year Forecast

$9,069

-57%

Estimates pool 50 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

28

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1999

    −$2,591-12%

    31 with · 19 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +$804+4%

    40 with · 3 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 Porsche Boxster 986 in the Australian market is trading around $21,023 AUD at the median, down 25% over the past twelve months and carrying a sell signal. With only a single transaction tracked over that period, confidence in the price trajectory remains low, though the direction is unambiguous.

Liquidity conditions are severely constrained, with no active listings currently available and minimal transaction volume. A single data point over twelve months provides limited insight into buyer appetite or realistic market depth, making it difficult for sellers to gauge actual demand or negotiate with conviction.

The 986 Boxster sits in the stable modern classic tier with a collectibility score of 5, though desirability is rated as low. Without production volume data or original MSRP on file, broader context on rarity is limited, but the designation suggests this generation occupies a middle ground between daily drivers and investment-grade classics.

The base projection over three years points to $11,009 AUD, implying a further 47.6% decline from current levels. Over five years, the model is forecast at approximately $9,069, representing a cumulative loss of 56.9% from today's median. These projections assume continued depreciation without stabilization or collector revival.

The weak transaction sample and absence of recent listings suggest limited active interest in this market. Sellers should approach any offers with realistic expectations given the downward momentum, while potential buyers face uncertainty in establishing true fair value given the sparse data trail.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$21,023
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked69
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared69 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$1,220
  • Total annual cost$8,830

For sale now · 5 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$19,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$19,000 – $19,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $19,000

    Collecting Cars · 27 Aug 2024

Common questions

What is a Porsche Boxster (986) worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $21,023, based on 50 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $19,000 to $19,000.

Is the Porsche Boxster (986) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Porsche Boxster (986)s are for sale right now?

We track 5 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

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