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Porsche Boxster (987)

2004–2012

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  • Lowest price

    $21,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $22,800

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    $51,200

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Porsche Boxster

Based on 5 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

$22,800

Market value · recent verified sales

-7.7%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -7.7%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$22,800

+0%

5-Year Forecast

$22,800

+0%

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Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Sport Chrono

    +$7,982+35%

    12 with · 114 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 2008

    −$6,033-26%

    58 with · 30 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    −$1,745-8%

    77 with · 13 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 has settled at a median of AUD $22,800 in the Australian market, representing a 7.7% decline over the past twelve months, though current pricing signals suggest we're at or near a floor for this generation.

Transaction volume remains thin with only three sales recorded over the past year and five total in our tracking database, which constrains price discovery and liquidity for both buyers and sellers. The absence of active listings further underscores the limited supply currently available, though this thinness also means genuine buyers face relatively little competition.

The 987-generation Boxster occupies the stable modern classic segment with a collectibility score of five, placing it firmly in collectible territory despite low current desirability. Production volumes for this generation were substantial, which moderates collectibility claims but also means examples remain accessible to enthusiasts at realistic entry prices.

Pricing has flatlined in both the three-year and five-year outlook at AUD $22,800, suggesting the market views current levels as stable rather than appreciating. The buy signal and "bottomed out" status reflect a consensus that downside risk has exhausted itself, though upside catalysts remain elusive given continued low desirability and thin trading.

For buyers entering this market, the thin liquidity and zero active listings mean opportunities are selective but potentially well-priced. Sellers should expect patient marketing and acceptance that near-term appreciation is unlikely, though the stabilized floor does eliminate further erosion risk.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$22,800
  • Annual appr. rate-7.7%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked159
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared159 (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$1,420
  • Total annual cost$9,030

For sale now · 6 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through60%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$33,160
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$21,500 – $51,200
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • $22,800

    Collecting Cars · 9 Sept 2026

  • $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

Common questions

What is a Porsche Boxster (987) worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $22,800, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $21,500 to $51,200.

Is the Porsche Boxster (987) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -7.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Porsche Boxster (987)s are for sale right now?

We track 6 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.