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
−$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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
For sale now · 2 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.

