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Porsche Boxster (987)

2004–2012

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  • Lowest price

    $21,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $35,150

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    $51,200

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Porsche Boxster

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

$21,800

Market value · recent verified sales

+3.6%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+3.6%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$23,682

+9%

5-Year Forecast

$24,321

+12%

Estimates based on 4 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2007

    $9,505-27%

    34 with · 31 without · high confidence

  • Sport Chrono

    +$5,350+15%

    7 with · 87 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +$4,854+14%

    53 with · 8 without · high 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 987 is holding steady in the Australian market at a median of $21,800 AUD, up 3.6 percent over the past year—modest appreciation that reflects broad stability rather than momentum. The hold signal suggests this is a consolidation phase; buyers and sellers are aligned on value without significant directional pressure.

Transaction volume remains thin, with only four sales tracked over the twelve-month period, indicating a shallow liquidity pool for this model locally. This scarcity of activity means pricing is less transparent than for higher-volume sports cars, and both buyers and sellers should expect longer search horizons or wider bid-ask spreads when deals do occur.

The 987 is classified as a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, positioning it as a legitimate secondhand collectible rather than a speculative play. Low current desirability suggests the model appeals primarily to enthusiasts rather than a broad market, which can actually stabilize value for owners content to hold.

The three-year projection points to $23,682 AUD, or 8.6 percent appreciation from current levels, while the five-year base case reaches $24,321 AUD—an 11.6 percent cumulative gain. These modest gains reflect aging of the platform and gradual recognition of the 987's sports-car credentials, but lack the tailwinds that drive faster appreciation in rarer Porsches.

With no active listings recorded and thin overall liquidity, the Australian market for the 987 remains a specialist segment. Owners should view current pricing as fair value and expect holding periods measured in years rather than months if resale becomes necessary.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$21,800
  • Annual appr. rate+3.6%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked96
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared96 (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— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 1 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$35,750
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$21,500 – $51,200
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • $21,500

    Collecting Cars · 3 Aug 2026

  • $51,200

    Collecting Cars · 17 Dec 2025

  • $21,800

    Collecting Cars · 8 Jul 2025

  • $48,500

    Collecting Cars · 16 Aug 2023

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