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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

    $10,068-29%

    34 with · 32 without · high confidence

  • Sport Chrono

    +$4,924+14%

    7 with · 90 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    +$4,760+14%

    55 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 in the Australian market is holding steady at a median of AUD $21,800, with a modest 3.6% gain over the past twelve months. The upward movement aligns with the broader stable trajectory for this model, though momentum remains restrained.

Liquidity in this segment is thin, with only four sales tracked over the past year and a single active listing currently available. This scarcity of transactions makes price discovery challenging and suggests buyers and sellers should allow extended marketing windows when trading.

Classified as a stable modern classic, the Boxster 987 occupies the lower end of collectibility interest. Current desirability registers as low, which reflects the model's broad production run and the segment's competitive positioning within the mid-range sports car market.

Base projections suggest modest appreciation ahead: the model is expected to reach approximately AUD $23,682 within three years, representing an 8.6% gain from current levels, and AUD $24,321 within five years, or 11.6% growth. These gains are aligned with inflation and reflect the car's role as a durable, well-engineered platform rather than a speculative collectible.

The stable classification and high-confidence outlook support a hold or wait posture for current holders. New entrants should assess their appetite for vehicles with limited transaction liquidity and view any purchase through a user-enjoyment lens rather than an appreciation narrative.

Depreciation Benchmark

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

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked101
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared101 (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 · 2 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.