Porsche P.I.
Case file

Porsche 981 Boxster

https://bringatrailer.com/porsche/981-boxster/ · 193 completed auctions · 60 read in depth · compiled · 2 parts/memorabilia listings excluded

The figures below were computed by an earlier build of the analysis and do not carry later corrections to it. Refreshing this case file recomputes them from the same cars.

BaT files wheels, seats, engines and memorabilia under the same model page as the cars. 2 such listings were removed before any figure below was computed — e.g. No Reserve: 20×8.5″ and 20×10″ Wheels for Porsche 981 Cayman & Boxster; No Reserve: 20×8.5″ and 20×10″ Wheels for Porsche 981 Cayman & Boxster.

The 981 Boxster market has split into two: base and S cars are stuck in the $30k–$50k trough while manual GTS and Spyder examples now trade at $80k–$130k, and the gap is still widening.

2013 Porsche Boxster S
$36,000 ·
8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
$85,000 ·
25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$106,500 ·
37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$66,000 ·
11k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition
$48,000 ·
2016 Porsche Boxster S
$42,250 ·
Median sold
$45,750
160 sales
Typical range
$38,923–$65,625
middle 50%
Last 12 months
$47,250
+7.0% year over year
Sell-through
83%
33 reserve not met
All-time high
$130,000

The market

Across 193 completed BaT auctions the model shows a median sold price of $45,750 against a mean of $54,762 — that gap between median and mean is the whole story. The 25th percentile sits at $38,923 and the 75th at $65,625, but the full range runs $20,250 to $130,000. What the mean is doing is being dragged up by a small, hot cohort of Spyders and manual GTS cars while the mass of base and S PDK cars clusters tightly in the high-$30ks to high-$40ks. Sell-through is healthy at 82.9% (160 of 193), so cars do move; they just don't all move at the same price.

The trend is modestly positive. Last-12-month median is $47,250 against $44,168 the prior year, +7.0%. By calendar year the medians read 2023 $40,750 (n=27), 2024 $44,750 (n=32), 2025 $45,500 (n=45), 2026 $48,000 (n=25). The 2018 and 2021 medians ($79,991 and $66,000) are artefacts of tiny samples skewed toward Spyders, not evidence of a crash and recovery. Volume has climbed sharply — 45 sales in 2025 versus 4 in 2020 — and at least one experienced commenter thinks supply is now biting: on 34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster, Spokayman wrote "This seems several thousand low compared to several that have come through here recently. I am thinking that there may actually be too many being auctioned in a row lately and causing market fatigue." That car failed at $33,333.

Transmission is the single cleanest price split in the data: manual median $62,750 (n=20) versus PDK $42,625 (n=28) — roughly a 47% gap on the analysed subset, though it is confounded because nearly every GTS and every Spyder in the set is a manual. Strip out the halo cars and the manual premium on ordinary Boxster/Boxster S looks more like 10–25%: 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed took $59,500 at 38k miles while 2016 Porsche Boxster S (PDK, 40k) took $42,250, and on that latter listing Wrongwheeldrive44 noted "sold my same year 981-S with double the miles for the same money, just had the extra pedal." Colour data is thinner and mostly a proxy for trim — the White median of $88,800 (n=5) is GTS/Spyder cars, not a paint premium.

At the top, Spyders are the strongest part of the market and are still climbing: 3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed at $130,000 (July 2025), 7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed at $121,981, 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed at $118,000 (June 2026). Manual GTS cars have converged on $85k–$90k: 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed at $90,000, 9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed at $88,800, and even a PDK GTS at 8,000 miles with transferable CPO warranty made $85,000 in 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS. Meanwhile ordinary high-mile cars have a hard floor around $30k: No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster at 95,000 miles brought $30,000 and No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed at 73,000 miles brought $30,250. Reserve-not-met cars are almost uniformly sellers asking GTS money for S cars, or cars with unexplained damage entries.

$0$50k$100k201920202022202320252013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $36,0008k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $85,00025k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $106,50037k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $66,00011k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition — sold $48,0002016 Porsche Boxster S — sold $42,2502013 Porsche Boxster — sold $36,00020k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $70,000No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster — sold $40,0009k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — RNM $78,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $98,5059k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $88,80021k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $118,000No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — sold $35,50011k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — RNM $70,00024k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $46,50028k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — sold $38,00023k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — RNM $33,5007k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $55,5007k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $121,98113k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $90,00015k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — sold $41,25040k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $36,00042k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,00016k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $38,50013k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $79,0002013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,519Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — RNM $40,50030k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $48,7502013 Porsche Boxster S — RNM $33,50011k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $39,00034k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $43,5002014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $40,75038k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — RNM $43,00036k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $48,78123k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $49,75038k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $46,25042k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $43,7502015 Porsche Boxster S — sold $41,23110k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $49,25011k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $35,50038k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $59,50032k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — RNM $32,25127k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $45,50034k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — RNM $33,3332014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $37,98145k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $51,00012k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster — sold $49,500No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $30,25046k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $45,500No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster — sold $30,0003,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $130,00038k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — sold $32,75028k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $54,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $83,00034k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — sold $34,75050k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $43,00026k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $75,00013k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $44,50027k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $56,5002016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $47,50025k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $39,0002013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $35,25021k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $89,98116k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $46,000No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $39,5004k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S — sold $58,5002015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $56,98142k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $44,3352013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $37,0006,800-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — sold $39,25527k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $47,500No Reserve: 9k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $57,50011k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $103,00037k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,9814,100-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $98,1009k-Mile, One-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition — sold $43,0002013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $47,500No Reserve: 21k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $36,25020k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster — sold $36,000One-Owner 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $34,15019k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $81,5002014 Porsche Boxster — sold $20,25016k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $91,9812013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $26,0002013 Porsche Boxster — sold $22,50017k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — RNM $54,000Original-Owner 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $43,7502013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $30,250Original-Owner 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $58,0002014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $48,0002014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $41,000Original-Owner 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,50035k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $38,5002014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $44,0003,200-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $70,0002014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $40,25036k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $49,501No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $36,98119k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $46,000396-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $111,0008k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $98,0002015 Porsche Boxster — RNM $27,50021k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $35,75020k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $45,5002,700-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $101,00011k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $96,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder DeMan 4.5L 6-Speed — sold $95,0012013 Porsche Boxster S — RNM $31,00020k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $40,0002013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $34,2502013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $34,00021k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S — sold $47,3362014 Porsche Boxster — sold $28,38120k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $57,5007k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $52,50025k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — RNM $38,7508k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $62,000Original-Owner 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,50013k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $50,50514k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — RNM $57,00018k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $42,0007k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $95,9812016 Porsche Boxster S — sold $43,46021k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $33,250No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster — sold $35,00029k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster — sold $33,000295-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — sold $45,25037k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $40,75038k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $37,500No Reserve: 18k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $70,5002013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $34,250No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $38,98114k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $56,50010k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — RNM $40,25022k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $44,98121k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $46,75028k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — sold $40,0002013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $35,000No Reserve: 36k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — sold $38,25013k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — RNM $37,750No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $55,500No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $28,2504k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $59,5002013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $45,25025k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $44,00017k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $60,5003k-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $120,0002014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $40,00036k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — RNM $40,000Original-Owner 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $27,2313,800-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — RNM $84,0006k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $82,500204-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — RNM $110,0005k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — RNM $86,00023k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $57,500No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster S — sold $39,00019k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $54,5002015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $54,00011k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — RNM $85,5002015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $48,50013k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — sold $103,0008k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $104,00018k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — RNM $66,5002015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $66,0002013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — RNM $48,7502013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $51,500One-Owner 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — RNM $61,5002013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $65,5002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $84,98112k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $66,0002016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $68,0002015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $65,0009k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $97,500No Reserve: One-Owner 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $41,3501,300-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — sold $95,500One-Owner 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $80,50020k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $38,750No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $32,000No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster S — sold $36,2507k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $42,250No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — sold $28,5005k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — RNM $30,750No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — sold $35,9507k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — RNM $70,500No Reserve: 10k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $51,5002015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — sold $52,0004k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $57,5002016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — RNM $56,000No Reserve: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $41,0012016 Porsche Boxster GTS — sold $70,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — sold $75,9812016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — sold $84,000
Every completed auction. Filled = sold, hollow = reserve not met. Line = median sold price per year.
$0$50k$100k2018: median $79,991 (n=2)20182019: median $52,000 (n=5)20192020: median $36,100 (n=4)20202021: median $66,000 (n=11)20212022: median $57,500 (n=9)20222023: median $40,750 (n=27)20232024: median $44,750 (n=32)20242025: median $45,500 (n=45)20252026: median $48,000 (n=25)2026
Median sold price per year; the vertical line spans that year’s low to high.

What moves the price

Spyder variant (3.8L, 375hp, one-year model) premium +$60-80k over a comparable Boxster S

Every Spyder in the analysed set cleared $83,000 regardless of mileage. 3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed took $130,000; 7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $121,981; 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $118,000; 25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $106,500; 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $98,505; and even a 33k-mile tracked car with a replaced transaxle, 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed, made $83,000. Scarcity is the stated driver — on the $106.5k car BumpStartBum wrote "with only 850 of them in the US these things are gonna be harder and harder to get."

Seen on: 3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

GTS trim premium +$30-45k over an equivalent-mileage Boxster S

8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS took $85,000 on PDK; 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed $90,000; 9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed $88,800; 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS $79,000 on PDK; 20k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS $70,000 despite a Carfax damage entry and a bent wheel. Compare 24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S at $46,500. On the $79k car, JamieDimon noted "There were less than 2500 GTS trim Boxsters and Caymans for the 981 generation sold in North America."

Seen on: 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS · 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed · 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS

Six-speed manual transmission premium +10-25% on base/S cars; manual subset median $62,750 vs PDK $42,625

Manual median $62,750 (n=20) vs PDK $42,625 (n=28), though inflated by GTS/Spyder overlap. Clean like-for-like: 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed made $59,500 while PDK 2015 Porsche Boxster S at 48k took $41,231 and 2016 Porsche Boxster S at 40k took $42,250. 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed hit $66,000 — the highest non-GTS/non-Spyder result in the set — with King95 calling Sport Chrono + PSE + 6MT "a unicorn." On 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed, BarryB1 observed "only about 1 in 20 that come up for sale are 6 speed."

Seen on: 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed · 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed · 2015 Porsche Boxster S

Sub-15k miles premium +$8-15k over a 40-50k example of the same trim

Within base cars: 7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed made $55,500 and 13k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed $44,500, versus No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed at 73k miles for $30,250. Within S cars: 27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S $56,500 and 28k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S $54,000, versus 2013 Porsche Boxster S at 87k miles for $36,000. Note that on the $55,500 car, dmfick called it "At least $10k over recent KBB private party value."

Seen on: 7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed · 27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S · 2013 Porsche Boxster S

Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) and Sport Chrono premium unclear in isolation, but consistently present on top-of-band results

Every non-GTS car that broke $54k in the analysed set had PSE and/or Sport Chrono: 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed ($66,000, Sport Chrono + PSE), 27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S ($56,500, PSE + PASM), 28k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S ($54,000, X73 + Sport Chrono). On the $56,500 car Thatwatchmaker wrote "the PSE is a must have and very few Boxsters have it outside of the GTS... a PSE retrofit... will cost about $4000 all said and done."

Seen on: 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed · 27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S · 28k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S

Documented accident / Carfax damage entry discount -$5-10k on ordinary cars; commenter estimate of -$35-40k on a Spyder

11k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — low mileage, manual — failed at $39,000 with an undisclosed October 2024 damage entry; Scott_S summed it up as "Great car but the carfax killed the enthusiasm." 11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed with a 2017 moderate-damage entry failed at $70,000 when clean Spyders were doing $100k+; nickgdrives put it at "~$35-40k off the current market. Accidents hit these cars hard, unfortunately." 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed failed at $43,000 with an unexplained July 2025 damage entry.

Seen on: 11k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed · 11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed

Visible aftermarket modification discount -10-20%, or outright failure to sell

10k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — a 10,000-mile manual S that should have been a $55-60k car — failed at $49,250 with TechArt spoilers and Roderick wheels. weissach1: "Mods are like cryptonite for Porsche buyers. This car needs a few thousand $$$ to get it back to stock and it will be a $60k+ car all day long." Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S with a full genuine RUF package failed at $40,500; Spokayman noted "A non-modified 981S of this mileage and condition should be higher than this."

Seen on: 10k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed · Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S

Transferable CPO warranty premium +$5-10k, or the difference between a strong result and a stall

8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS took $85,000 on PDK with CPO valid to August 2027; King95 wrote "The CPO warranty is amazing!... This car will want for nothing but an oil change over the next two years." 7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed leaned on its transferable 2-year unlimited-mileage CPO to reach $121,981. Contrast 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — a rarer manual, comparable miles — which failed at $78,000 partly on the absence of age-based service and any dealer paperwork.

Seen on: 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS · 7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed

Rare colour / paint-to-sample on a Spyder or GTS premium +$10-25k on halo cars only

3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed made $130,000 as reportedly one of three PTS Mexico Blue 2016 Spyders. 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed made $118,000 in Sapphire Blue with PCCB; RobsZ cited the 981 Spyder Database: "only four Spyders in Sapphire Blue had the PCCBs and this is one of them." Note this does not extend downmarket — Guards Red base/S cars sit at a $50,000 median (n=6), no better than Black at $45,500 (n=7).

Seen on: 3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

$0$50k$100k020k40k60k80k2013 Porsche Boxster S — 87,000 mi, $36,0008k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — 8,000 mi, $85,00025k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 25,000 mi, $106,50037k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — 37,000 mi, $66,00011k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition — 11,800 mi, $48,0002016 Porsche Boxster S — 40,000 mi, $42,2502013 Porsche Boxster — 60,000 mi, $36,00020k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS — 20,000 mi, $70,000No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster — 56,000 mi, $40,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 28,000 mi, $98,5059k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — 9,000 mi, $88,80021k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 21,000 mi, $118,000No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — 23,000 mi, $35,50024k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 23,644 mi, $46,50028k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — 28,000 mi, $38,0007k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 7,000 mi, $55,5007k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 7,000 mi, $121,98113k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — 13,000 mi, $90,00015k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — 15,000 mi, $41,25040k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 40,200 mi, $36,00042k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — 42,000 mi, $39,00016k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 16,000 mi, $38,50013k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS — 12,723 mi, $79,0002013 Porsche Boxster S — 41,000 mi, $39,51930k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — 30,000 mi, $48,75034k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — 34,000 mi, $43,5002014 Porsche Boxster S — 54,000 mi, $40,75036k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — 36,000 mi, $48,78123k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — 23,000 mi, $49,75042k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 42,000 mi, $43,7502015 Porsche Boxster S — 48,000 mi, $41,23111k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 10,600 mi, $35,50038k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — 38,000 mi, $59,50027k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed — 27,000 mi, $45,50045k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S — 45,000 mi, $51,00012k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster — 12,000 mi, $49,500No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 73,000 mi, $30,25046k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 46,000 mi, $45,500No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster — 95,000 mi, $30,0003,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 3,800 mi, $130,00038k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster — 38,000 mi, $32,75028k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 28,000 mi, $54,0002016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed — 33,000 mi, $83,00034k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster — 34,000 mi, $34,75050k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 50,000 mi, $43,00026k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — 26,000 mi, $75,00013k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed — 13,000 mi, $44,50027k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S — 27,000 mi, $56,500
Mileage against sold price across the 48 deep-analysed cars.

Median by transmission

SpecMedianCars
Manual$62,75020
Pdk$42,62528

Median by exterior colour

ColourMedianCars
White$88,8005
Rhodium Silver Metallic$59,5003
Guards Red$50,0006
Dark Blue Metallic$48,7815
Black$45,5007
Platinum Silver Metallic$45,5003
Agate Gray Metallic$43,0003
Gt Silver Metallic$39,5193

Known issues

minor (cosmetic) but near-certain and irritatingUpper door card delamination / warping — the signature 981 interior defect

raised on at least 12 of the 60 cars reviewed, and treated as universal by commenters

On 16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed, WonderlandCanyon wrote "Anyone who has seriously considered purchasing a 981 already knows this is a well-known, widespread interior defect that typically does not occur with the full leather interior option." b.flippo on 24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S: "The door panels on 981.1 and 991.1 are known to separate and warp. The only real fix is to replace the door panel. I've tried every combination of adhesive possible... a MacGyver fix does not exist." Pricing is well established — dmfick quotes "$350 per side through Pedro's in Florida"; TheJayJayGuy on 34k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster reported "Porsche was going to charge me $2k to fix it, but I found PedrosGarage online and they did a beautiful job fixing it for $400." Porsche replaced both cards under CPO warranty on 38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed.

Check: Open both doors, look along the top edge of the door card where it meets the window glass, with the window down. Check whether the leather/vinyl is lifting off the plastic lattice. Cars with the factory full-leather interior option appear largely immune.

Seen on: 16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed · 24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S · 34k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster

major (financially)Unserviced PDK fluid on high-hour, high-age cars

raised on at least 7 of the 60 cars, and it is the single most consistent expert complaint in the threads

On 2013 Porsche Boxster S the seller admitted "No, the PDK has never been serviced (never had a reason to)" at 87,000 miles; emashburn replied "You don't have to have a reason to service the pdk, just like you don't need a specific reason to change the oil... Lifetime for the warranty maybe but not in reality," and Jack-Porsche added "I saw first hand what happened to a 2017 Macan S with 80,000 miles that had never had the PDK serviced. These are not Toyota Camry's." On 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster, WonderlandCanyon: "The cost resulting from a PDK transmission failure might require you to take out a 2nd mortgage on your home." Even the $85,000 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS had no PDK record — "PDK has not been serviced since I have owned it, and I have no record of it being done."

Check: Demand a dated invoice for PDK fluid, filter and pan bolts. Porsche's 'lifetime fluid' claim is dismissed by every knowledgeable commenter here. A 40k service invoice does not include it — the 2016 Porsche Boxster S listing explicitly notes "40k PDK service does not include transmission fluid service."

Seen on: 2013 Porsche Boxster S · 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster · 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS

moderate — $3-6k of catch-up work, and it visibly depresses bidsDeferred age-based (not mileage-based) maintenance on low-mileage cars

raised on at least 10 of the 60 cars; the dominant reason low-mile cars underperform

On 9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed, dbsea wrote "At 11 years old, this car should have had many, many more services than 3 oil changes due to time (not just miles) – that has to be factored in the price because it's going to be expensive to bring it in line with the recommended services" — that car still made $88,800 but the thread sentiment was mixed. 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed failed at $78,000 with onehussler pinpointing why: "10 year old tires… and no 4, 6, 10 year services done. No DME. [These are] time items imo [that] need to be addressed to get that top dollar." On 42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S, Rockfish22 established "there were only two oil changes in the last 8 1/2 years?" — seller confirmed; the car made $39,000 against a skeptical thread. WonderlandCanyon on 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster: "An aging serpentine drive belt can fail w/o much warning causing catastrophic engine damage."

Check: Spark plugs (4-year item), serpentine/accessory belt (6-year, and a failure can be catastrophic), brake fluid (2-year), coolant, cabin and engine air filters, soft-top drain channels. Ask for dated invoices, not a Carfax printout.

Seen on: 9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed · 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed · 42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S

moderate — safety item plus an immediate $1,500-2,000 costDecade-old original tyres on low-mileage cars

raised on at least 11 of the 60 cars

7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed was on original 2014-dated Goodyears; Morganjs: "Tires that old need to be replaced for any sports car." 13k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed still wore 2012-dated Goodyear Eagle F1s. 11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed had 2013-dated Dunlops the owner declined to replace. On 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed the tyres were factory 2015 units — JediKnight flagged it and IrishWhiskey and onehussler both pushed back on the seller's claim they were fine. 28k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster had 2018/2019 codes and, per DonBiggles, "2 different sets of tires front/rear."

Check: Read the DOT date codes on all four, and check whether front and rear are even the same generation of tyre. Multiple cars here had mismatched sets.

Seen on: 7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed · 13k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed · 11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed

major when it happensSoft-top drain blockage leading to water ingress

raised on 3 of the 60 cars, but one of those turned into a genuine flood event

11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed is the cautionary case: leaves clogged the rear drains during outdoor winter storage, water entered the top storage area and floor pan, the rear body control module corroded, and the entire interior was disassembled for remediation in June 2025 — a rodent nest in the bell housing had also destroyed the clutch. UBMotorCo's verdict: "History linked to vin will always be tainted due to this very transparent and awesome seller though." It sold for $35,500. On 2014 Porsche Boxster S, bdunnco raised it pre-emptively: "These cars are susceptible to water leaking into the cabin if the soft top drain plugs behind the side air intakes aren't regularly cleaned." The CPO service on 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS specifically included "Drain holes checked and flushed by dealer prior to delivery."

Check: Clear and flush the drains behind the side air intakes. Lift the carpets and check the floor pan and rear body control module area for corrosion or water staining. Ask specifically whether the car has ever been stored outdoors.

Seen on: 11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed · 2014 Porsche Boxster S · 8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS

moderate — Spyder buyers onlySpyder-specific soft-top interior seam ('listing') detachment

raised on 2 of the 6 Spyders reviewed, described by owners as progressive and inevitable

On 11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed, Speedglas and jaxn spotted the flap not lying flat in picture 50; coneeleven, who owns one, said "this is an issue on many of these tops as they age (including 981 and 718 Spyders)... it will continue to separate until that whole piece is just hanging by the elastic bands on either end." The seller of 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed had already dealt with it: "From the factory, all 3 come glued and are susceptible to becoming detached" — he had all three re-glued and stitched after his PPI found one detached. That car made $118,000; the one that downplayed it failed at $70,000.

Check: With the top up, look at the fabric flaps forward of the central metal strut on the underside. Three glued listings; they let go one by one. Get a specialist to re-glue and stitch all three pre-emptively.

Seen on: 11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed · 21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

moderate — it is the only way to detect a money-shiftMissing DME over-rev report on manual cars

raised on at least 6 of the manual cars reviewed

IrishWhiskey on 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed: "The DME report is important on manual shift Porsches as it shows if the motor had over-revs in 5 stages... A money shift over rev is usually the issue in stage 4-5" — and he confirmed only Porsche dealers can access it post-2012. That car failed at $78,000. 26k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed sold for $75,000 with the seller stating "no chance of a DME before auction close." 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed failed at $37,981 with King95 listing the missing DME as one of three reasons: "6m S cars have gone north of 60k. This sale is very odd." Conversely 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed supplied a PIWIS III readout showing zero over-revs and made $66,000.

Check: Insist on a dealer-pulled DME over-rev report before bidding. Note the 24-month limitation flagged on 9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed — the data window is not indefinite.

Seen on: 9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed · 26k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed · 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed

minor to moderate — replacement bi-xenon PDLS units are not cheapHeadlight lens pitting, hazing and crazing

raised on at least 6 of the 60 cars, most often on higher-mileage examples

On 2015 Porsche Boxster S, BobObae asked "What's with the lenses? It seems like you are trying to show pitting. How can the lenses all be in such bad shape and the paint around them be OK?" — seller responded only "There's nothing wrong with the lenses. I'm sure it's just the light." On 42k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S, dperque: "Between the headlights and the rock chips, this one will need some $$$." On No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster (95k miles), HlBlanton raised it as a known higher-mileage 981 issue and larrib confirmed "The headlights look way better than my 2014 with 78k miles." 45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S had both headlight lenses replaced in March 2025. JediKnight also flagged "glazing or starring on headlamp covers" on 20k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and got no seller response.

Check: Inspect the lenses in direct sunlight, not in listing photos. Sellers here consistently dismissed it as 'the light.'

Seen on: 2015 Porsche Boxster S · 42k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S · No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster

minor — but it affects daily usabilityBeige/Luxor dashboard windscreen reflection (design flaw)

raised on 1 of 60 cars but corroborated as a known owner complaint

On 45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S, CottageCheese: "the beige interior gave a really bad reflection from the top of the dashboard onto the windshield. It's a mystery how Porsche missed that... I ended up having to buy a custom made black cover and Velcro it on to stop the reflection." 34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S had an Espresso leather dashboard and centre console fitted by Barnaba Autosport as, per the listing, an "Espresso leather dashboard remedy for factory glare issue."

Check: Drive a Luxor Beige interior car in bright sun before committing. One car in the set had the dash reprofiled in Espresso leather specifically to fix this.

Seen on: 45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S · 34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S

moderate — only affects the rare full-leather-interior carsFull-leather dashboard adhesive failure

raised on 1 of 60 cars, but with a specific and alarming repair cost

On 12k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster, Reid warned "the full leather dash on my 981 is pulling away from the dash and replacement with an indie interior shop is heart stopping expensive ($7k)." That car — a Mahogany Metallic base 2.7 with the ~$4k full leather option — still made $49,500, well above the base-Boxster median, so the option is net positive; just budget for the risk.

Check: On full-leather cars, check the dash top for the leather lifting or pulling away at the edges. This is the flip side of the option that otherwise immunises you against door card delamination.

Seen on: 12k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster

unclear — probably minor, but the counterexample is seriousCold-start lifter/DFI tick

raised on 1 of 60 cars, disputed in-thread

On 2013 Porsche Boxster, chefB flagged a prominent cold-start tick; seller Miles_S attributed it to DFI and said "slight lifter tick on a cold flat-six [is] not odd... These are incredibly reliable engines." mussberger countered directly: "I had a little tick in a CPO Porsche I bought in 2012 Salesman said it was normal. So normal I got a factory fresh motor from Porsche." rka98 requested a borescope and oil consumption data; the seller reported no consumption. Thread sentiment was mixed and the car made only $36,000 at 60k miles. Weight this as one stranger's anecdote against one seller's reassurance — but it costs nothing to check.

Check: Get a genuinely cold start on video or in person. If the tick is prominent, ask for a borescope and an oil consumption figure before bidding. This is one where I would not accept 'it's normal DFI.'

Seen on: 2013 Porsche Boxster

Pre-purchase checklist

Ask the seller

  1. When was the PDK fluid, filter and pan bolts last done, and can you send me the invoice? (Not 'has it been serviced' — ask for paper.)
  2. Can you have the dealer pull a DME over-rev report, including operating hours, before the auction closes? If not, why not?
  3. What are the DOT date codes on all four tyres, and are the fronts and rears the same model?
  4. Show me the top edge of both door cards with the windows down. Has either side been repaired, and by whom?
  5. When were the drains behind the side air intakes last cleared, and has the car ever been stored outdoors or under a car cover in winter?
  6. Spark plugs, accessory belt, brake fluid, coolant — dates and mileages for each, please. If you can't produce them, I'm assuming none were done.
  7. What exactly does the Carfax damage entry refer to? Which panels, which body shop, and do you have the repair invoice? 'It happened before I owned it' is not an answer that protects my money.
  8. Are there any open recalls, and will they be closed before delivery?
  9. Is there a lien on the car, and what is the exact ten-day payoff quote?
  10. Is the sport exhaust factory or retrofit, and does it appear on the build sheet or Certificate of Authenticity?
  11. For a Spyder: have the three soft-top interior listings been re-glued and stitched, and by which shop?
  12. Send me a cold-start video shot in the open, not in a corner of a garage, with the microphone away from the block.

Walk away when

Budget

Driver-grade base Boxster (2.7, PDK, 40-95k miles, some paint history, thin records): $30,000-$38,000. No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster at 95k took $30,000; 2013 Porsche Boxster at 60k took $36,000; 38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster took $32,750. Expect to spend $3-5k immediately on tyres, plugs, belt, fluids and PDK service. Strong Boxster S, PDK, 25-50k miles, well-optioned, clean Carfax, real records: $43,000-$50,000 — this is the densest part of the market. 46k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S $45,500, 50k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S $43,000, 45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S $51,000, 23k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S $49,750. Manual Boxster S with Sport Chrono and PSE, under 40k miles: $55,000-$66,000. 27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S at $56,500, 38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed at $59,500, 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed at $66,000. Sellers asking above $60k for PDK S cars are consistently failing — 2013 Porsche Boxster S (62k, PDK) stalled at $33,500 and scbarr's assessment was blunt: "These are going for low to mid-$40s all day long. PDK not as desirable as the 6M." GTS: $70,000-$79,000 for PDK or higher-mileage manual (20k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS $70,000 with damage history; 26k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed $75,000; 13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS $79,000), and $85,000-$90,000 for a sub-15k-mile car with fresh service or CPO. Spyder: $83,000 buys a tracked, transmission-replaced example; $98,000-$107,000 is the working range for a good 25-33k-mile car; $118,000-$130,000 requires either sub-10k miles with CPO or genuinely rare colour/PCCB. Accident-history Spyders are effectively unsellable near market — budget for that discount to follow you out.

Outliers

3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $130,000

The high-water mark for the entire model on BaT — 3,800 miles, paint-to-sample Mexico Blue reportedly one of three for 2016, full carbon buckets, and the original owner posting in-thread to vouch for it. Note it still had at least one open recall and no DME report; the spec carried it regardless.

7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $121,981

$122k for a Spyder because it did everything right: 7,000 miles, transferable 2-year unlimited-mileage CPO, DME report showing zero over-revs in all six ranges, full-front PPF including headlights. The documentation released mid-auction is explicitly credited with the late surge.

37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed

37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed $66,000

The strongest non-GTS, non-Spyder result in the set, at 37,000 miles. Sport Chrono plus PSE plus 6MT is the combination the market pays for — King95 called it "Impossible to find" and "a unicorn" — backed by a specialist-shop endorsement from 2FAM and a clean PIWIS III over-rev readout.

11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed $70,000

An 11,000-mile manual Spyder failed to sell at $70,000 in June 2026, the same month a 21k-mile example made $118,000. The 2017 'moderate damage' Carfax entry, a soft-top separation the seller downplayed, a duplicate Florida title and a service log consisting largely of car washes did it. nickgdrives priced the accident penalty at "~$35-40k off the current market."

9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed

9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed $78,000

A rarer manual GTS with lower miles than the $88,800 and $90,000 cars, and it failed at $78,000. Cause of death: original 2015 tyres, no 4/6/10-year services performed, no DME report obtainable, no paint meter readings, and all maintenance self-performed. A textbook demonstration that on this model paperwork is worth more than provenance.

No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster

No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster $30,000

The floor: 95,000 miles, ex-rental of unknown type, leaking rear shocks, broken washer hose, cracked bumper — and it still brought $30,000 at no reserve. Useful as the hard bottom of the market. HlBlanton, an experienced buyer, called it "a tremendous bang for your buck entry into sports cars."

Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S

Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S $40,500

A 20,000-mile Boxster S with a complete, now-NLA factory RUF parts package failed at $40,500 — below the median for ordinary 40-50k-mile S cars. Spokayman: "A non-modified 981S of this mileage and condition should be higher than this. The RUF mods are a bit of a wild card." Proof that even blue-chip modification is a discount on this platform.

Verdict

Buy the trim, not the mileage. If you want a driver, a 30-50k-mile Boxster S with documented PDK service, Sport Chrono and PSE at $45,000-$55,000 is the sweet spot in this market and the cheapest genuinely great mid-engine Porsche you can buy — every owner in these threads says the same thing, and 82.9% sell-through says the market agrees. If you want an asset, only the manual GTS and the Spyder have shown real appreciation, and they demand $85,000-$120,000 with the paperwork to match. Avoid the middle trap: a 10,000-mile car with no age-based service and 2015 tyres is worth less than a 40,000-mile car with invoices, and the auction record proves it repeatedly. Walk away from anything modified, anything with an unexplained Carfax damage entry, and anything where the seller cannot produce a PDK fluid invoice.

Three caveats. First, the transmission and colour breakdowns come from an analysed subset (n=48 for mileage, n=20 manual / n=28 PDK) rather than all 193 sales, and the manual premium is heavily confounded by GTS and Spyder cars being almost exclusively manual — the honest read on base and S cars is a 10-25% manual premium, not the 47% the raw medians imply. The colour medians are worse: 'White $88,800 (n=5)' is measuring GTS and Spyder trim, not paint. Second, the deep-dive sample is the 60 most recent sales, which skews toward 2025-2026 and toward the current strong Spyder market; the pre-2023 record is thinly sampled (2018 n=2, 2020 n=4) and those yearly medians should be ignored. Third, everything attributed to commenters here is unverified opinion from strangers. I have weighted the door-card delamination and PDK-service items heavily because they recur across a dozen-plus independent threads with consistent repair costs and named specialists; I have weighted the single cold-start-tick engine-replacement anecdote lightly, because it is one person's story against one seller's reassurance. No listing in this set included a borescope or leak-down result, so I cannot tell you anything useful about bore scoring risk on the 9A1 — the absence of complaints is suggestive but not evidence.

Bidding patterns

These are patterns, not findings. A public auction record cannot show intent, and everything below has ordinary explanations — specialists and dealers bid on many cars of one model, enthusiasts run up cars they end up losing, and new accounts are usually just new. Read them as places to look closely, not as accusations.

Screened 59 bid ladders · 12 with something to note · 0 repeat-bidder patterns · thresholds set against this model's own auctions (typical closing window is 79% low-history bidders) · usernames masked for public viewing

2016 Porsche Boxster S

44 bids from 13 accounts · sold $42,250 · winner J••••••h · underbidder s••••••i

watch Underbidder placed much of the ladder — stahvili placed 14 of 44 bids (32%) and did not win. Enthusiastic losing bidders are common; a very high share is still worth reading the thread for.

2013 Porsche Boxster

30 bids from 12 accounts · sold $36,000 · winner c••••••5 · underbidder C••••••s

watch Underbidder placed much of the ladder — ClevelandRocks placed 9 of 30 bids (30%) and did not win. Enthusiastic losing bidders are common; a very high share is still worth reading the thread for.

9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed

34 bids from 12 accounts · sold $88,800 · winner s••••9 · underbidder A••••••z

watch Underbidder placed much of the ladder — ApexCarz placed 11 of 34 bids (32%) and did not win. Enthusiastic losing bidders are common; a very high share is still worth reading the thread for.

No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster

25 bids from 8 accounts · sold $35,500 · winner s••••••t · underbidder b••m

notice Price set by two accounts trading bids — 70% of the ladder is the same two accounts alternating. This is what a genuine duel looks like too — it only matters alongside another signal.

16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed

21 bids from 7 accounts · sold $38,500 · winner j••••••0 · underbidder s••••••2

notice Price set by two accounts trading bids — 63% of the ladder is the same two accounts alternating. This is what a genuine duel looks like too — it only matters alongside another signal.

10k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed

48 bids from 14 accounts · no sale, bid to $49,250 · winner f••••••t · underbidder B••••••t

notice Price set by two accounts trading bids — 65% of the ladder is the same two accounts alternating. This is what a genuine duel looks like too — it only matters alongside another signal.

11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed

24 bids from 10 accounts · sold $35,500 · winner M••••••7 · underbidder B••••a

watch Underbidder placed much of the ladder — Briora placed 9 of 24 bids (38%) and did not win. Enthusiastic losing bidders are common; a very high share is still worth reading the thread for.

32k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster

36 bids from 9 accounts · no sale, bid to $32,251 · winner u•••••s · underbidder B•••••e

notice Price set by two accounts trading bids — 62% of the ladder is the same two accounts alternating. This is what a genuine duel looks like too — it only matters alongside another signal.

Comparables read in depth (60)

2013 Porsche Boxster S
2013 Porsche Boxster S
$36,000
· 87,000 mi · pdk · gt silver metallic
Well-maintained, attractively specced 981 Boxster S undone by serial repaints and a critical 87k-mile PDK service gap that will haunt the next owner's wallet.
PDK transmission never serviced under current ownership · Front bumper damage from PPF removal · PDK transmission never serviced under current ownership despite 8+ years and 87k miles; unknown if serviced during initial CPO period · Multiple accident/damage incidents: 2018 rear-end collision, 2022 shopping cart damage, 2025 PPF removal damage all requiring repainting
8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
8k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
$85,000
· 8,000 mi · pdk · guards red
Exceedingly low-mileage, comprehensively serviced 981 GTS with desirable spec and valid CPO warranty, marred only by unknown PDK transmission history and minor cosmetic imperfections, sold at strong market premium ($85k/$20k below MSRP) to an enthusiastic buyer in a competitive final auction.
PDK transmission service history unknown · No PDK transmission service record available for 10-year-old car; prior owner history unknown · Brake vibration requiring front rotor/pad replacement within weeks of sale suggests possible prior issue or improper storage
25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$106,500
· 25,000 mi · manual · white
A superbly preserved, single-owner European Delivery 981 Spyder with impeccable provenance and specification that sold at a fair-to-firm market price despite strong demand, with the only minor question being unusually durable front tires for a spirited sports car.
Purchased from original owner just over one month prior to sale (June 15, 2026), creating short ownership window for dealer/reseller · Original P-Zero front tires lasted entire 25k-mile service life, suggesting either very light driving or tire anomaly
37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$66,000
· 37,000 mi · manual · dark blue metallic
A fastidiously documented, exceptionally rare 981 Boxster S 6-speed with Sport Chrono and engine sound package that commanded $66k on strong provenance, transparent ownership, and the near-impossibility of finding another comparable example—though the rapid eight-month flip by an enthusiast who bought to keep raises questions about whether unmet personal goals rather than discovered flaws drove the sale.
Rapid resale (purchased by current seller November 2025, relisted July 2026—8 months ownership). However seller provided transparent explanation (garage space constraints, moving to Spyder). · No independent PPI performed before purchase by current seller; relied on dealer inspection and reputation.
11k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition
11k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition
$48,000
· 11,800 mi · pdk · black
A near-new, low-mileage 2016 Boxster with excellent condition and recent professional inspection, offset by non-stock cosmetic modifications and an unexpectedly high reserve that required off-auction negotiation to close, suggesting seller expectations were ahead of actual market appetite.
Lien on vehicle requiring payoff · Seller purchased car in 2025 but sale is listing as 07/23/2026, suggesting potential data inconsistency or listing drafted after substantial time gap · Reserved price set substantially higher than final auction bid ($45k), indicating seller expectations were misaligned with market
2016 Porsche Boxster S
2016 Porsche Boxster S
$42,250
· 40,000 mi · pdk · rhodium silver metallic
Well-maintained 40k-mile 2016 Boxster S with clean history marred only by minor prior damage repairs and tire age, strong fundamentals that justify competitive final price of $42,250 in a market preferring naturally-aspirated engines over turbos.
Window sticker initially missing from listing, requiring seller correction mid-auction · Seller promised driving video multiple times but failed to deliver before auction end
2013 Porsche Boxster
2013 Porsche Boxster
$36,000
· 60,000 mi · pdk · platinum silver metallic
A low-mileage, well-optioned 981 Boxster with cosmetic accident history and a mysterious engine tick that prompted Porsche factory motor replacements in similar cases, sold at what observers felt was either a bargain or overpriced depending on the undisclosed lien amount and whether the ticking portends deeper engine issues.
front bumper cover repaint from deer strike · active lien on title · Lien amount withheld from public disclosure; seller would only share privately · Cold-start ticking noise raised concerns among multiple commenters despite seller reassurance
20k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS
20k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS
$70,000
· 20,000 mi · pdk · carmine red
A beautifully specified, low-mileage 981 GTS saddled with a Carfax damage history and creeping evidence of unresolved minor impacts (bent wheel, misaligned steering, bumper damage) that the elderly seller discovered late in the process and could not fully document, yet still commanded strong collector interest due to the rarity of the naturally-aspirated platform and exceptional original specification.
May 2018 Carfax damage entry with minimal seller documentation or body shop records provided · RRT pre-sale inspection identified bent wheel and alignment issue not previously known to seller, raising questions about thoroughness of prior ownership care
No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster
No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster
$40,000
· 56,000 mi · pdk · guards red
A well-serviced, low-mileage 981 Boxster with desirable full-leather and factory-paint credentials, but the three-year custody gap after a failed 2023 sale and some initial seller unresponsiveness warrant verification of true condition and ownership timeline.
Previous auction non-payment · Three-year gap between failed sale (Sept 2023) and relisting (June 2026) without clear explanation of why seller kept the car so long before relisting · Initial seller unresponsiveness; seller was away at Barrett Jackson auction during early auction days
9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
9k-Mile, Original-Owner 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 9,000 mi · manual · rhodium silver metallic
A fastidiously documented single-owner manual 981 GTS with exceptionally low miles and pristine condition failed to clear reserve because buyer skepticism over 10-year-old tires, incomplete time-based service, and unavailable DME report—common diligence gaps—outweighed the car's genuine rarity and meticulous preservation.
10-year-old original tires · DME over-rev report not obtained · DME over-rev report not available despite being standard for manual Porsches · 10-year-old original tires on car marketed as collectible/investment (though low mileage and stored condition mitigate somewhat)
2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$98,505
· 28,000 mi · manual · guards red
Well-maintained, low-mileage 981 Spyder with excellent pedigree and driving reputation, but cosmetic driveway damage and evasive seller behavior on photo documentation warrant inspection before delivery.
Driveway scrape damage to front bumper and air dam · Rear bumper cover gouges at passenger side wheel well · Seller unable to access car to provide additional close-up photos of damage during active auction · Multiple surface damage areas attributed to single cause (steep driveway) raises questions about driving patterns and care
9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
9k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
$88,800
· 9,000 mi · manual · white
A beautifully specified, ultra-rare 981 GTS manual with nearly-new mileage that hammered at $88.8k despite—and partly because of—a sparse service record that will require several thousand in deferred age-based maintenance to bring fully current.
sparse service history · 4-year service gap · Sparse documented service history on an 11-year-old car—only 3 service entries despite age-based maintenance requirements · 4-year gap between 2019 and 2023 services raises questions about what schedule-B maintenance (plugs, filters, belts) was deferred
21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
21k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$118,000
· 21,000 mi · manual · sapphire blue metallic
A flawlessly presented, extremely rare Sapphire Blue 981 Spyder with PCCB and full carbon buckets that sold at fair market ($118k) to an engaged buyer, supported by meticulous documentation and transparent seller communication—though the DME fault codes and soft-top seam repair merit final inspection by the winning bidder.
Soft-top factory defect: interior seam listings prone to detachment · Current lien on vehicle; seller's lender must be paid off before title transfer (disclosed but represents closing friction) · Soft-top seam repair undertaken after PPI inspection, suggesting issue was found during inspection
No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
$35,500
· 23,000 mi · pdk · anthracite brown metallic
Clean, low-mileage 981 base Boxster with recent service, desirable colors, and modern infotainment, but windshield-and-strut replacement in the same month raises unresolved questions about impact history that the seller sidestepped.
Car was previously listed on BaT in June 2026 and failed to meet reserve, now relisted one week later at no reserve · Windshield replacement reason not explained despite front trunk strut replacement being noted
11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
11k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 11,000 mi · manual · black
Ultra-low-mileage 981 Spyder with excellent options and meticulous recent care, but haunted by a 2017 accident that dealer inspection glossed over, a known soft-top adhesion failure now beginning to manifest, and a reserve that far exceeds market appetite for accident-disclosed roadsters.
Soft top fabric adhesive separation · 2017 accident—moderate damage to front and left-front · Carfax report shows 'moderate damage' in October 2017 accident, though seller purchased car 4 years later and claims dealership inspection was thorough. Market data (nickgdrives analysis) suggests accident-history Spyders trade at significant discount. · Soft top adhesive failure flagged by multiple commenters with reference to known issue on Rennlist; seller initially downplayed or misunderstood the problem, suggesting one side was 'clamped' rather than adhesive-attached, contradicting experienced Spyder owner accounts.
24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$46,500
· 23,644 mi · pdk · black
A well-preserved, low-mileage, transparently-managed 981 Boxster S with known but minor cosmetic issues (door card curl, badge damage, touch-up paint) and a responsive, documented owner, though the door-card problem is more involved than the seller implied.
PPF coverage discrepancy: initial listing stated PPF on hood and front bumper, seller later corrected to only front bumper cover, suggesting description was not initially precise · Door card curling is known issue on 981 models; while seller addressed passenger side, driver side remains unresolved
28k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
28k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
$38,000
· 28,000 mi · pdk · agate gray metallic
A low-mileage, clean-title Boxster with good spec and recent ownership, but incomplete pre-purchase documentation and aging tires are meaningful gaps that suggest the buyer is relying heavily on Carfax and visual inspection rather than comprehensive service records.
Tires aged 2018/2019, approaching 6-7 years old · Manufacturer voluntary service action open · No detailed service records from first owner despite 27k miles over ~10 years · Seller acquired in 2021 but professes no knowledge of prior maintenance
23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
Reserve not met
· 23,000 mi · pdk · anthracite brown metallic
A low-mileage, cleanly-maintained 981 Boxster with cosmetic modifications and deferred critical maintenance due its age, hampered by missing service history and non-original soft top color, that failed to meet reserve despite solid condition fundamentals.
Sparse service history documentation · Deferred maintenance due to age · Lack of prior owner service records despite car being 10 years old raises questions about maintenance history · Double oil change within days (tire shop then Mercedes dealer) is unusual and suggests possible incomplete first service
7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$55,500
· 7,000 mi · manual · guards red
A cosmetically stunning, low-mileage manual Boxster entry point to Porsche ownership that sold well above market due to rarity and preservation, but demands immediate tires and serpentine belt replacement plus comprehensive pre-purchase inspection to verify no hidden damage beyond the disclosed 2016 accident.
October 2016 sideswipe accident damage · Original tires aged 12 years (2014 manufacture date) · Sparse maintenance record despite 11-year ownership; three services over 11 years suggests extended intervals between service · Original tires at 12-year-old limit of usability; safety concern for sports car
7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
7k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$121,981
· 7,000 mi · manual · gt silver metallic
Exceptionally low-mileage, CPO-certified, well-maintained and garaged example that commanded 151% of original MSRP due to extreme market scarcity of these cars, though seller's reluctance to sell and incomplete pre-auction documentation package (CPO report, prior service history) created minor friction that did not suppress competitive bidding.
Factory alignment concern from prior owner experience · Requested documentation not fully provided during auction · Seller admitted reluctance to sell ('why am I selling this') and emotional attachment repeatedly in comments, which may cloud disclosure accuracy · Current lien on title requires payoff before transfer, typical but adds friction
13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
$90,000
· 13,000 mi · manual · white
Extraordinarily well-preserved, low-mileage GTS Boxster with documented service and provenance that commanded $90k on strong bidding competition, exceeding original MSRP by ~3.5% despite normal cosmetic wear.
Hood strut replacement date listed as April 2026, which is in the future relative to stated sale date of May 12, 2026 - likely a typo but creates minor inconsistency · partial service records only (not full documented history)
15k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
15k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
$41,250
· 15,000 mi · pdk · white
An impeccably low-mileage 981 Boxster that sold at market value despite minor seller credibility issues over paddle shifters, benefiting from genuine ultra-low mileage appeal and full-front PPF protection.
seller misspelled 'Boxster' as 'Boxter' multiple times; corrected by bidder Foster · seller initially claimed car had paddle shifters when it actually has thumb-operated shifters; corrected by bidders Foster and Johnvine
40k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
40k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$36,000
· 40,200 mi · manual · carrara white
Transparently-presented, mechanically-sorted low-mileage 981 with desirable six-speed manual and tasteful aero mods marred by prior accident repair history, aged tires, and a baselining process that missed obvious details, yet strong enough fundamentals and honest seller communication to justify $36k hammer price in hot market for manual Boxsters.
Front bumper cover repair evidence and aftermarket parts · Tires with mixed vintage and age · Carfax shows accident history (April 2024, prior to seller ownership) · Six owners for 2013 model with only 40k miles; mileage progression and timing across ownership chain unclear despite seller explanation
42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
$39,000
· 42,000 mi · pdk · sapphire blue metallic
A cosmetically attractive low-mileage example with concerning deferred maintenance and sparse service history that sold well below market, likely attracting a mechanically savvy buyer willing to absorb thousands in catching-up work.
Tires age and replacement needed · Deferred maintenance concerns · Significant gap in documented service history from October 2017 to present (8.5 years, 22k miles) · Only two oil changes documented in 8.5 years for a regularly-driven vehicle
16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$38,500
· 16,000 mi · manual · black
A genuinely low-mileage, single-owner manual 981 Boxster with a mysterious undisclosed Carfax damage entry and predictable cosmetic door delamination, sold at fair market value to a determined buyer after seller deflected questions about the damage's true nature and scope.
Unspecified Carfax damage in September 2023 · Original transmission fluid and coolant not confirmed replaced · Carfax reports 'minor damage' to undisclosed location with no documented explanation; prior owner claimed ignorance of what damage could have occurred · Seller evasively dismissed the Carfax damage concern, claiming it 'probably never happened' despite official report
13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
13k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
$79,000
· 12,723 mi · pdk · carrara white metallic
A beautifully specced, low-mileage 981 GTS that sold strong despite minor curb rash, minor electrical faults, and unresolved questions about its first two years of ownership and transfer documentation, reflecting market enthusiasm for rare naturally-aspirated Porsche convertibles.
Odometer field blank on June 2017 purchase documents · CARFAX report discrepancy with seller's ownership narrative · Significant gap in mileage documentation between delivery (October 2015) and first recorded miles (409 miles in September 2017 — nearly 2 years later) · Original owner held car in storage in Arizona despite Ohio registration, suggesting potential regulatory/title issues
2013 Porsche Boxster S
2013 Porsche Boxster S
$39,519
· 41,000 mi · pdk · gt silver metallic
A well-maintained 981 Boxster S with strong spec and recent service undercut by an accident-scarred early life (two impacts in 2.4 years, 3,625 miles) and a suspicious multi-state title structure that deterred the winning BaT bidder, suggesting the repair transparency and long-term structural integrity remain unresolved concerns despite recent alignment clearance.
two accidents in early ownership (April 2013 and May 2015) · long service gap following first accident · Two accidents within first two years and 3,500 miles of operation · Extremely low mileage accrual (3,000 miles in first 40 days, then only 500 miles over next 20 months) raises questions about reason for non-use following first accident
Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
Modified 20k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
Reserve not met
· 20,000 mi · pdk · basalt black metallic
A meticulously preserved, low-mileage 981 Boxster S with a comprehensive and now-discontinued factory RUF upgrade package, recently damaged and repaired, that failed to meet reserve—suggesting the market values the scarcity of the parts kit and pristine condition less than the seller's $40k+ expectation and the October 2025 incident may have spooked bidders.
Recent front-end damage and repair · Recent accident damage (October 2025) just months before auction, raising questions about pre-sale condition and urgency · Reserve not met at $40,500, suggesting market skepticism about modification premium or overall value perception
30k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
30k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$48,750
· 30,000 mi · manual · agate grey metallic
Clean, well-documented 981 Boxster S in the most coveted color combination, sold by an engaged seller with full transparency on minor brake wear, but purchased 15 months earlier for $9,750 more—a cautionary tale on 2024–25 market correction in air-cooled and modern small-displacement sports cars.
incomplete service history: seller has only paper copies from his ownership; prior owner's records from 2-year tenure exist in prior BaT listing but seller did not obtain copies; records before that owner are unknown · seller purchased car at auction in June 2023 for $57,500 (per comment from convertparts referencing similar white/red/red car with 9k miles); current sale at $48,750 suggests market softness or seasonal factor
2013 Porsche Boxster S
2013 Porsche Boxster S
Reserve not met
· 62,000 mi · pdk · platinum silver metallic
Meticulous, well-documented 981 PDK Boxster S with comprehensive service history and transparent seller, but PDK transmission, cosmetic rocker damage, and soft-top fit concerns capped bidding well below reserve in a market that continues to favor manual versions.
Multiple prior owners (exact count not disclosed; seller called history 'not ideal') · No documented transmission service in Carfax prior to seller's ownership; seller performed PDK big service immediately after 2022 purchase but no visibility into prior service intervals
11k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
11k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 11,000 mi · manual · black
Low-mileage manual 981S with undisclosed October 2024 body-shop damage and evasive seller answers that cost the car $5–10k at auction despite strong spec and mileage, and warrants a full third-party PPI before any purchase.
October 2024 Carfax damage - details undisclosed · Carfax damage entry with zero transparency on what was actually repaired or replaced · Seller lacks service records or repair details from prior ownership damage
34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
$43,500
· 34,000 mi · pdk · dark blue metallic
A beautifully specced 981 with thoughtful upgrades marred by an unexplained 2016 Carfax damage entry, a common door-card defect, and seller inconsistencies around prior condition that deserve pre-purchase verification.
Undisclosed Carfax damage entry from May 2016 · Carfax entry for 'minor damage' in May 2016 surfaced after purchase, contradicting seller's initial 'clean CARFAX' claim. Seller unable to provide documentation or explanation. · Paint protection film on front end limits ability to verify condition and prior damage.
2014 Porsche Boxster S
2014 Porsche Boxster S
$40,750
· 54,000 mi · pdk · basalt black metallic
Well-maintained 981 Boxster S with ideal Sport Chrono spec and recent meticulous service undercuts the market value, but prior-ownership damage in 2019 (hood/fenders repainted) documented in Carfax without supporting repair records warrants inspection caution.
Hood and fenders repainted · Carfax notes 'very minor damage' in October 2019 but seller has no documentation or records of damage/repairs prior to 2024 ownership · Hood and fenders repainted, suggesting previous accident or damage not fully explained
38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 38,000 mi · manual · black
A desirable 981 GTS with suspicious damage severity, unexplained concurrent mechanical failures, and a seller unwilling or unable to transparently document repairs—reserve not met at $43k signals justified buyer wariness.
Undisclosed extent of July 2025 damage · Unexplained instrument cluster replacement · Claimed 'minor damage' from speed bump yet required replacement of front lip, right headlight, and underbody panels—incident severity inconsistent with described cause · Unexplained instrument cluster replacement in March 2025, same month as battery replacement
36k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
36k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$48,781
· 36,000 mi · manual · dark blue metallic
A well-specced, low-mileage first-generation 981 Boxster S with desirable manual transmission and excellent color combination that sold soundly at $48,781 despite minor questions about soft-top condition, tire age, and unexplained RPM behavior during video demonstration.
door panel delamination potential · RPM hang on upshifts · Rear tires from 2020 with declining tread (6/32") despite only 36k miles suggests car may have been stored or minimally driven; tires should be considered for replacement soon · Seller unable to provide service records from Tysons Corner Porsche despite claiming original owner kept car in Virginia—dealer privacy policies prevent access
23k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
23k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
$49,750
· 23,000 mi · pdk · black
A well-kept, well-optioned 981 Boxster S that sold solidly at $49,750 despite aggressive dealer marketing and genuine debate about PDK value versus manual precedent—the market spoke more rationally than the hype suggested.
dealer seller aggressively marketing high price estimates in comment thread ($60-70k) which other commenters criticized as market manipulation · seller tagged 70+ users in late-auction bid solicitation
38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 38,000 mi · manual · black
A meticulously maintained, low-mileage 981 Boxster S 6-speed with comprehensive service records and 6 months of Porsche CPO warranty fell short of seller's reserve despite strong bidding, likely due to perceived overvaluation relative to recent comparable sales and the fact that full transparency on the lien amount and prior issues (door card delamination, suspension work) raised buyer caution.
Lien on vehicle — seller stated sale value will cover it but specifics withheld; buyer must verify lien payoff amount · All four shocks replaced at CPO inspection (March 2024) — suggests potential prior suspension issues or Porsche's strict CPO standards
42k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
42k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$43,750
· 42,000 mi · pdk · agate gray metallic
A well-serviced, low-mileage 981 Boxster S with strong options that sold aggressively in bidding wars, though the '1-owner' claim is undermined by a February 2023 rear-end accident and subsequent professional repair, and some cosmetic wear (paint chips, headlight condition) contradicts the 'garage-kept' narrative.
February 2023 rear-end accident with minor damage · Seller initially claimed '1-owner example' but vehicle history includes accident in February 2023 suggesting prior ownership or fleet history not fully transparent · Seller used hyperbolic marketing language repeatedly ('100% ready to go', 'can't get a 6-cylinder for under 100k', 'won't find another like it') without substantiation
2015 Porsche Boxster S
2015 Porsche Boxster S
$41,231
· 48,000 mi · pdk · racing yellow
A genuinely low-mileage, well-maintained 981 Boxster S in a striking factory color with complete recent service records, but headlight condition concerns were raised and not satisfactorily resolved by the seller.
Seller dismissive of headlight lens concerns without substantive rebuttal · No sport exhaust mentioned despite Sport Chrono package
10k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
10k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 10,000 mi · manual · basalt black metallic
Visually upgraded low-mileage 981 Boxster S with documented past repairs and multiple cosmetic issues discovered piecemeal during auction failed to clear an apparently high reserve, signaling that buyers view the aggressive modifications and emerging defects as detracting significantly from inherent value.
Seller unavailable for in-person pre-purchase inspection; PedroC withdrew interest citing inability to inspect the car · Reserve not met at $49,250, suggesting disconnect between asking price and market value
11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
11k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$35,500
· 10,600 mi · manual · dark blue metallic
A visually stunning, comprehensively disclosed low-mileage 981 Boxster sidelined by a winter storage disaster and resolved with expensive specialist work, yet burdened by sparse historical maintenance records and tires older than the car's documented use—transparency was thorough but residual buyer apprehension about hidden damage and market flip risk was evident throughout bidding.
Water intrusion from winter storage · Rodent nest in bell housing · Water intrusion event raises questions about interior hidden damage despite seller's disassembly claims · Sparse maintenance records for 8-year period (2015–2023); only 2015 records retained, critical preventive services may not have been completed as recommended
38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
38k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$59,500
· 38,000 mi · manual · rhodium silver metallic
A remarkably well-preserved, low-mileage, manual-transmission 981 Boxster S in an exceptionally rare and desirable specification, with comprehensive service records and only minor cosmetic flaws, but carrying two unresolved open recalls at time of sale that the new owner will need to address.
Open recalls not yet addressed · Open recalls present at time of sale, not cleared before auction close · Initial omission of recall status in listing description, only disclosed when pressed in comments
32k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
32k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
Reserve not met
· 32,000 mi · pdk · black
A well-documented, low-mileage PDK-equipped 981 Boxster with comprehensive PPI and service history that failed to clear reserve despite strong bidding interest, suggesting seller expectations may exceed market value for this trim despite genuine appeal to enthusiasts.
Headlight condition not addressed by seller despite direct question from commenter with same generation experience · Door panel delamination minimized as 'typical' but visible in photos
27k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
27k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
$45,500
· 27,000 mi · manual · black
Exceptionally low-mileage 2015 Boxster S with thorough Porsche dealership service history and modern conveniences, marred only by unverified Sport suspension claims and a brief pre-auction history that drew competitive bidding to $45,500.
Sport suspension claim unverified · Sport suspension claim lacks build sheet verification; wheel gap suggests standard suspension rather than Sport · Previously offered on BaT in July 2023, then re-listed under new ownership in August 2025 after acquiring it in July 2023; brief holding period raises questions about motivation
34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
Reserve not met
· 34,000 mi · pdk · basalt black metallic
Clean, low-mileage 981 with documented care and minor cosmetic wear struggles to find a home at $33k, likely overpriced amid market saturation despite solid fundamentals and season-only use history.
10-year maintenance requirements · No undercarriage photos provided despite vehicle age (remoorejr specifically noted this gap) · Lien on vehicle requires lender payoff before title transfer (standard but creates transaction friction)
2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
2014 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed
Reserve not met
· 53,000 mi · manual · white
A well-equipped 981 Boxster S manual that was undermined by missing DME transparency, undocumented accident history, multiple cosmetic/interior defects, and minimal seller service records—all of which conspired to hold bids $5-10k below market for the specification and mileage.
warped door panel upholstery · incomplete maintenance history and service records · No DME report available despite multiple requests from bidders; seller only offered to obtain one at end of auction after questions raised · Limited service history; seller has no records from prior ownership and minimal documented maintenance under current stewardship
45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
45k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S
$51,000
· 45,000 mi · pdk · dark blue metallic
A well-specced, meticulously maintained second-owner 981 Boxster S in rare color that sold for $51k with minor cosmetic canyon-carving wear, recent major service, and clean history, though the post-sale high-bidder withdrawal and seller frustration with BaT logistics warrant noting.
Mice damage repaired · Seller became defensive when WonderlandCanyon critiqued car appearance in photos, dismissing feedback as 'meaningless' despite initial cleanliness concerns · Seller used canyon carver justification for rock/debris damage, suggesting aggressive driving habits
12k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster
12k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster
$49,500
· 12,000 mi · pdk · mahogany metallic
A handsome, low-mileage 2016 Boxster with an exceptionally rare full-leather, color-matched interior build and flawless mechanical history, though minor front-end chips under PPF and an initially missing second key hint at imperfect prior care and seller communication.
single key issue initially, later claimed resolved by seller before auction close—pattern of incomplete disclosure · paint chips on front end despite low mileage and PPF, suggesting possible handling or transport damage before PPF installation or during install
No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
No Reserve: 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$30,250
· 73,000 mi · manual · white
Clean-documented but extensively repainted 981 Boxster with desirable spec sold below-market at $30,250 no-reserve, likely due to undisclosed-then-disclosed paintwork history that sophisticated bidders caught and seller transparently addressed.
Extensive paintwork beyond disclosed front end · High-spot/paint defect on front passenger fender · Paint history appears significantly more extensive than initially disclosed; seller's explanation evolved through comment thread scrutiny · Paint meter readings show considerable variation and potential calibration issues (μm vs mils unit confusion); seller acknowledged fat-fingering unit button
46k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
46k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$45,500
· 46,000 mi · pdk · platinum silver metallic
A well-maintained, low-mileage 981 Boxster S with strong service history and desirable spec, but marred by mysterious undocumented PSE retrofit and unresolved minor grille anomaly that generated significant scrutiny—yet market appetite for last-gen NA Boxsters proved strong enough to drive a hard-fought $45.5k result.
PSE system origin and retrofit documentation unclear · PSE retrofit paperwork and method not documented; seller unable to confirm how or when installation occurred · Discrepancy between visual presence of PSE button and absence from factory Certificate of Authenticity suggests either missing documentation or after-market installation that may not be warranted/tracked
No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster
No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Boxster
$30,000
· 95,000 mi · pdk · black
Base 981 Boxster with legitimate service gaps and vague rental provenance that sold at fair-to-strong market rate after seller overcame initial BaT platform confusion and delivered transparent photo evidence of headlight and door card integrity.
Rear shocks leaking and mounts requiring replacement · Former rental vehicle for approximately 2 years with unknown provenance (Hertz, Turo, or loaner unknown) · Seller initially misunderstood BaT inspection policy and declined pre-auction inspection request, citing false BaT rule before clarifying confusion
3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
3,800-Mile Mexico Blue 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$130,000
· 3,800 mi · manual · mexico blue
A pristine, exceptionally rare Paint-to-Sample Mexico Blue 981 Spyder with full bucket seats, documented original-owner provenance, and only 3,800 miles, sold at $130k to reflect its scarcity and the market's recognition that final flat-six Boxsters are appreciating assets.
At least one open recall · Only 3,800 miles in ~9 years of ownership suggests car may have been stored; limited use history makes it difficult to validate mechanical condition without pre-purchase inspection · Seller unable to provide DME report despite buyer request—raises slight concern about engine health verification on a high-value manual sports car
38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
38k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster
$32,750
· 38,000 mi · pdk · black
Well-maintained, low-mileage 981 Boxster with minor vinyl door panel undulations typical to the model, offered by a dealer with strong marketplace reputation and backed by recent CPO service—a clean, usable example that achieved fair-market pricing through spirited bidding.
Door panel condition assessment hampered by lack of detailed close-up photography from optimal angles (latch-side edge with door open, window open showing top edge) · Seller initially gave incomplete tire date information (stated 2019 per Carfax) before correcting to 07/18/2023 per actual service record
28k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
28k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$54,000
· 28,000 mi · pdk · platinum silver metallic
A pristine, two-owner 2013 981 Boxster S with rare factory X73 sport suspension, documented service to 2024, and genuine low mileage that sold at $54k—above market but justified by exceptional condition and desirable spec rather than any mechanical standout.
Service records stated as 'back to 2016' for a 2013 model year (clarified by seller as Carfax records to 2016, paper records after) · No records between 2017-2024 explicitly in original description, though seller later clarified full records exist
2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
$83,000
· 33,000 mi · manual · rhodium silver metallic
A genuinely enthusiast-owned, track-proven 981 Spyder with exceptional seats and comprehensive service history that sold well below recent comps, likely due to transparent documentation of track use and modest cosmetic blemishes from its active life.
transmission replacement in 2022 raises questions about original transaxle reliability, though seller states Porsche replaced it without question; unclear if this was recall-related or failure · track use history may concern some buyers despite seller's representation that it was well-maintained
34k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
34k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster
$34,750
· 34,000 mi · pdk · guards red
Clean-history, low-mileage first-generation 981 Boxster with unaddressed driver-side door panel delamination (a known 981 defect), no paper service records, and an overdue PDK fluid service that sold to an enthusiastic first-time Porsche buyer at what appears to be fair market value for the condition.
Driver-side door panel separation · No service records available · Seller contradicted commenter's observation of door panel separation, then did not provide clarifying photos when pressed twice · No paper service records despite being 4th owner of a 10-year-old car
50k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
50k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$43,000
· 50,000 mi · pdk · agate gray metallic
A well-maintained, low-mileage 981 Boxster S with transparent service history and strong original-owner provenance that sold at market-clearing price despite minor cosmetic and one resolved mechanical issue, with no structural red flags.
Carfax damage entry from March 2023 initially not explained in listing, only addressed in response to commenter question · Vehicle passed through non-Porsche-specific luxury dealer in 2020 before current owner's November 2020 purchase, creating a brief ownership gap in provenance
26k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
26k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS 6-Speed
$75,000
· 26,000 mi · manual · carmine red
A beautifully specced, low-mileage 981 GTS with desirable manual transmission and rare options that commanded strong market pricing despite a minor Carfax clerical error and lack of pre-purchase inspection.
Tires aging · No DME report obtained · Carfax error created uncertainty about mileage history, though evidence strongly suggests clerical mistake rather than actual mileage issue · No DME report to verify engine health on manual transmission car
13k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
13k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
$44,500
· 13,000 mi · manual · guards red
A pristine, single-owner 981 Boxster manual with genuine 13k miles and clean history that commanded $44.5k due to manual-transmission scarcity, though original tires from 2012 need immediate replacement and unresolved paint-meter reading inconsistencies warrant post-purchase inspection.
Tire age · Tires are original from 2012 despite only 13k miles—safety concern for age degradation · Paint meter reading discrepancy noted by commenter in photo 153
27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
27k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S
$56,500
· 27,000 mi · pdk · basalt black metallic
A cream-puff 981 S with rare factory options, museum-grade preservation, and a naturally aspirated flat-six pedigree that the market clearly values as a bulwark against the turbo era—sold at strong money in a genuine two-bidder fight.
Brake wear · Limited written service history provided despite claim of having records · Previous owner held car as 'garage queen,' suggesting minimal real-world driving; long periods of storage may affect fluid condition and battery health

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