Porsche Boxster (987)
2004–2012
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

Based on 4 verified auction results
$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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket 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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
