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 · 31 without · high confidence
Sport Chrono
+$5,350+15%7 with · 87 without · med confidence
Manual gearbox
+$4,854+14%53 with · 8 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 holding steady in the Australian market at a median of $21,800 AUD, with a modest 3.6 percent gain over the past twelve months signaling underlying stability rather than momentum. The HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium, where supply and demand remain balanced and price appreciation is incremental.
Trading activity remains thin, with only four sales tracked over the past year—a constraint that limits visibility into regional preferences and makes individual transactions more influential on perceived value. The absence of active listings at present underscores the sporadic nature of supply in this segment, though it also suggests buyers are not facing immediate urgency.
The 987 Boxster occupies the stable modern classic category, a tier that prioritizes usability and mechanical soundness over scarcity or historical pedigree. At a collectibility score of 5, the car holds appeal as a well-engineered sports platform but lacks the singular desirability drivers that would accelerate value growth—heritage models or low-production variants typically command stronger trajectories.
The baseline projection tracks modest appreciation to $23,682 AUD over three years (8.6 percent) and $24,321 AUD over five years (11.6 percent), reflecting gradual aging and the natural upward drift of a now-classic model as its peer group matures. This outlook assumes continued maintenance of supply-demand equilibrium and no significant disruption to buyer interest in mid-range open-top sports cars.
Prospective buyers or holders should treat the current entry point as fair value rather than a tactical opportunity. The thin liquidity profile means patience will be required at exit, and pricing discipline is essential for smooth transactions in a market where comparable sales are infrequent.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$21,800
- Annual appr. rate+3.6%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked96
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared96 (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 · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- 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.
