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Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)

2015–2016

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  • Lowest price

    £57,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £64,661

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    £68,388

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Porsche Boxster Spyder

Based on 4 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outlow confidence

£64,661

Market value · recent verified sales

-3.9%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.9%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£59,018

-9%

5-Year Forecast

£57,337

-11%

Estimates based on 4 verified United Kingdom sales.

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Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Porsche Boxster Spyder remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

136

Cars

SORN

87

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Porsche Boxster Spyder 981 is trading at a median of £64,661 in the UK market, down 3.9% over the past year—a modest decline that has placed the model at what appears to be a near-term floor. The buy signal and "bottomed out" status suggest that downward momentum has stalled, though confidence in this assessment remains low given the thin transaction volume.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with only four sales tracked over the past twelve months and zero active listings currently recorded. This sparse sample size limits the reliability of any trend analysis and means buyers or sellers should expect extended search periods and potentially wide pricing variance between individual transactions.

The 981 Spyder carries a collectibility score of 6 and sits in the "appreciating classic" classification, positioning it as a desirable variant within the Boxster lineage. Moderate desirability and the car's status as a later-generation performance roadster support its collector appeal, though production figures were not available for this analysis.

Cars tracked in this cohort average just 2,915 miles, indicating that most examples on the secondary market are either barely used or meticulously stored. This ultra-low mileage is typical for modern collectibles of this caliber and tends to support pricing at the higher end of any range.

The three-year and five-year projections paint a cautious picture: the base case forecasts further declines to £59,018 (down 8.7%) and £57,337 (down 11.3%) respectively. These downward trajectories reflect residual weakness in the broader Boxster market and warrant careful consideration before committing capital, particularly given the already thin liquidity that could complicate exit timing.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£64,661
  • Annual appr. rate-3.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed136
  • SORN'd (off-road)87
  • Total in DVLA records223
  • All Porsche Boxster Spyders332
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked16
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared16 (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)£500
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,400
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

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

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£63,678
  • Avg Mileage at Sale2,915 mi
  • Recent Price Range£57,000 – £68,388
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £68,388

    Collecting Cars · 21 Apr 2026

  • £57,000

    Collecting Cars · 24 Oct 2025

  • £62,222

    Collecting Cars · 25 May 2025

  • £67,100

    Collecting Cars · 28 Feb 2025

Common questions

What is a Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £64,661, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £57,000 to £68,388.

Is the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -3.9%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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