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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

    $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%)
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.

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Market 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

  • $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.