This page tracks sold prices for the Porsche 986 Boxster S: Boxster S cars from the Porsche 986 Boxster sub-generation (model years 1997–2004), with trim read from auction listing titles. In the last 12 months (Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026) our sample recorded 108 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 2000 to 2004. The median sold price was $15,743, the middle half sold between $13,100 and $21,100, and results ran from $6,666 to $40,486.
That is 14% above the $13,750 median for all Porsche 986 Boxster sales over the same window (269 sales).
By model year (years with at least 3 sales), 2000 cars had the lowest median at $13,600 (27 sales) and 2004 cars the highest at $21,908 (10 sales).
What drives value in this sample: manual cars had a $16,000 median (99 sales) against $12,250 for Tiptronic (automatic) cars (8); of the 41 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 39,000 miles had a $24,850 median against $15,002 for higher-mileage cars. Trim and model year explain part of each gap, and condition, history and options matter most for any one car.
Trend: adjusted for trim and model year, prices over the last 12 months were rising, about +7% a year. The market signal reads Hold (no clear move).
Price snapshot
*Fair price range = middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of USD sold prices in this sample. Condition, mileage and options move any one car outside it.
Snapshot window: last 12 months. 115 sold cars (108 in USD), model years 2000–2004, sold Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 986 Boxster S value by model year
| Model year | Sales | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27 | $13,600 | $11,200–$18,000 |
| 2001 | 26 | $15,750 | $13,000–$22,800 |
| 2002 | 24 | $17,000 | $14,300–$19,600 |
| 2003 | 21 | $15,986 | $13,800–$19,000 |
| 2004 | 10 | $21,908 | $15,600–$24,400 |
U.S.-dollar sales in the snapshot window. A median is shown for model years with at least 3 sales and a middle-50% range at 5+.
Sold prices over time
Market signal
Why: the move is within normal sample noise.
- Mix-adjusted median +12% vs the prior 3 months on 33 recent and 31 earlier USD online-auction sales (80% range -3% to +33%). Adjusted for trim and model year so a run of pricier cars doesn't look like a rising market.
- Raw median $15,986 in the last 3 months vs $15,000 before (+7%; median model year 2001 → 2002).
- 12-month trend: +7% per year (mix-adjusted, 107 sales).
Based on a sample of public auction results for the Porsche 986 Boxster S, not all sales. A rough read of recent price direction, not financial or investment advice and not an appraisal. How the market signal works.
Recent Porsche 986 Boxster S sales
| Listing | Sold price | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $14,000 | Nov 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic 986 | £5,750 GBP | Oct 28, 2026 | Car & Classic |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | $10,500 | Oct 26, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 20k-Mile 2004 Porsche Boxster S | $40,486 | Oct 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $13,750 | Oct 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 19k-Mile 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $23,000 | Oct 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | $19,750 | Oct 14, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $14,269 | Oct 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 29k-Mile 2003 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $25,000 | Oct 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| NO RESERVE 2000 Porsche 986 Boxster S 6-Speed | $10,000 | Oct 9, 2026 | PCARMARKET |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | $13,350 | Oct 9, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 50k-Mile 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $15,250 | Oct 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 8k-Mile 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $35,250 | Oct 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $27,550 | Oct 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | $12,500 | Sep 23, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 48k-Mile 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $19,250 | Sep 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| NO RESERVE 2000 Porsche 986 Boxster S 6-Speed | $9,000 | Sep 15, 2026 | PCARMARKET |
| 2004 Porsche (986) Boxster S | A$22,800 AUD | Sep 9, 2026 | Collecting Cars |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $25,986 | Sep 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | $17,000 | Sep 2, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | $15,250 | Aug 31, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $26,000 | Aug 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 37k-Mile 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $18,500 | Aug 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $11,750 | Aug 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | $23,250 | Aug 21, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $15,005 | Aug 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 18k-Mile 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $21,500 | Aug 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 45k-Mile 2004 Porsche Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition | $22,317 | Aug 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | $14,800 | Aug 14, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 20k-Mile 2004 Porsche Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition 6-Speed | $36,550 | Aug 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | $16,800 | Aug 12, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | $13,210 | Aug 10, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | $15,000 | Aug 7, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S | $15,500 | Aug 5, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| Two-Owner 2003 Porsche Boxster S Convertible With Factory Hard Top | $15,986 | Aug 3, 2026 | hemmings |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S 5-Speed | $6,666 | Jul 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S | $22,000 | Jul 29, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $11,250 | Jul 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster S | $15,000 | Jul 27, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $12,500 | Jul 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| Original-Owner 2004 Porsche Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition 6-Speed | $13,750 | Jul 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $14,000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S | $10,100 | Jul 22, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S | $9,800 | Jul 20, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 15k-Mile 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $35,911 | Jul 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2004 Porsche Boxster S | $21,500 | Jul 17, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $12,750 | Jul 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| One-Owner, 30k-Mile 2001 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $24,850 | Jul 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $11,000 | Jul 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S 986 | €11,000 EUR | Jun 25, 2026 | Car & Classic |
Showing the latest 50 of 138 sold cars in the current sample.
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Buyer tips
986 and early 987 Boxsters share IMS bearing and bore-scoring concerns with the 996/997.1, so ask about an IMS upgrade. Check convertible-top operation, rear window, and coolant tank condition. Boxster S and later 981 cars carry clear premiums over base 986s.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Porsche 986 Boxster S worth in 2026?
In our last 12 months of 108 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 986 Boxster S was $15,743, with the middle half between $13,100 and $21,100 and sales from $6,666 to $40,486. Condition, mileage and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
How does the Porsche 986 Boxster S compare with the Porsche 986 Boxster overall?
The Porsche 986 Boxster S median of $15,743 compares with $13,750 for every Porsche 986 Boxster sale in our sample window.
Is a manual Porsche 986 Boxster S worth more?
In this sample, manual cars sold for a $16,000 median (99 sales) and Tiptronic (automatic) cars for $12,250 (8 sales). Trim, model year and mileage differ between the two groups, so this isn't a like-for-like price difference.
Are Porsche 986 Boxster S prices going up?
Adjusted for trim and model year, the 12-month trend is rising, about +7% a year. Our market signal reads Hold (no clear move). Treat this as a rough guide, not a forecast.
Where do these Porsche 986 Boxster S prices come from?
From completed public auctions such as Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and PCARMARKET. Sold-price data from Old Cars Data auction records. Only sold results are included, and the page refreshes weekly.