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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 · 33 without · high confidence

  • Sport Chrono

    +$5,350+15%

    7 with · 91 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +$4,674+13%

    56 with · 9 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 trading at a median of $21,800 AUD in the Australian market, up 3.6 percent over the past twelve months. This modest appreciation aligns with the car's stable modern-classic status, though the signal remains neutral at this level.

The thin liquidity in this segment warrants attention: only four sales have been tracked over the past year, with a single active listing currently available. This scarcity of transactions makes price discovery challenging and suggests buyers and sellers may need patience to match on terms.

Despite its collectible classification, the 987 generation Boxster shows low desirability in the Australian market. This combination—genuine collectibility paired with subdued local demand—is typical of models that have cult followings in certain regions but have not yet achieved mainstream classic-car recognition domestically.

Over the next three years, the base projection points to $23,682 AUD, representing 8.6 percent appreciation from current levels. The five-year outlook extends to $24,321 AUD, or 11.6 percent total gain, suggesting a gradual rather than accelerating appreciation curve.

The narrow transaction sample and low current desirability are consistent with a "hold or wait" posture. Those with inventory can reasonably expect modest capital stability, though the thin market means exit timing may not always align with seller preference.

Depreciation Benchmark

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

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked104
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared104 (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 · 4 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • 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.