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



