
Porsche Boxster
2009 to 2012 · Convertible
A 2009 Porsche Boxster cost $47,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $27,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $38,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $27,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 10
- Original MSRP
- $47,600Down 40% since new
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Every 987.2
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 2.9L
- Power
- 255 hp
- Torque
- 214 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 160 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $47,600
Common questions
How much does a Porsche Boxster cost?
A 2009 Porsche Boxster cost $47,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $27,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $38,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2009 Porsche Boxster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $28,700, up 15.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 10 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche Boxster a good investment?
It has depreciated 40% against its $47,600 list price. Values are up 15.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $38,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Porsche Boxster have sold?
Shifty has 32 public sales of the Porsche Boxster on file. The earliest was on Oct 9, 2023.
What is the most expensive Porsche Boxster sold?
The highest public sale on file is $38,000, on Aug 25, 2026, with 29,000 mi.
What has a Porsche Boxster sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $38,000Aug 25, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 29,000 mi
- $26,000Aug 5, 2026Meteor Grey Metallic · 58,800 mi
- $25,750Jul 10, 2026Black (741) · 84,000 mi
About the 2009 Porsche Boxster
The 987.2 Boxster represents Porsche's refinement of their mid-engine roadster formula, introducing the direct-injection 2.9-liter flat-six that solved the intermediate shaft bearing issues plaguing earlier models. With 255 horsepower and that distinctive Porsche growl, this generation offers the purest open-air driving experience in the lineup. The 987.2's significance extends beyond reliability improvements, it marked the final naturally aspirated base Boxster before turbocharging arrived. Clean examples with manual transmissions are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the analog driving experience and bulletproof mechanics. The chassis balance remains exceptional, with communicative steering and predictable handling that makes every canyon run memorable. While overshadowed by the S and Spyder variants, savvy collectors recognize the base model's sweet spot of performance, reliability, and relative affordability in today's inflated Porsche market.
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