Porsche Boxster value and depreciation
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Depreciation curve
We class the Porsche Boxster as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 44% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 79% |
| 3 years | 60% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 19% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
South Africa has had the Boxster since the original 986 arrived in 1997, later evolving through 987 and 981 into the four-cylinder and six-cylinder 718 range. Production of the petrol 718 ended in 2025 ahead of an electric successor, closing out nearly three decades of local sales. Used examples are plentiful and early cars are among the cheapest routes into Porsche ownership, though maintenance costs stay high.
Boxster against its rivals
Porsche Boxster: common questions
Does the Porsche Boxster hold its value?
We class the Porsche Boxster as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 44% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.