[husker boxster]

Some possible options are:

1. Buy a late model 987S. That would get you an addl 70hp. Not ground pounding but better than 217. I was looking at AutoTrader and Ebay the other day and there are some good prices on 06's. In a couple of months the prices will get even better.

2. The engine swap that has already been discussed. But you still have a 10 yr old car that may have other failures due to age.

3. How bout a 911 Cab since you like the looks of a Box? When you meet one on the street with the top down, you have to look at the side for the air vents to see if it's a Box or not. Most Boxster owners graduated from Miatas or MR2s. Maybe you're ready to go 993/996/997 from the Box? That would give you more HP.

I've had my Box for 2 yrs and will probably keep it for another 1 or 1.5 yrs. I'm like you in that nothing new really excites me. I wasn't hot for a 987 until I saw a Gaurds Red 05S at the dealer back in Feb. By the time I'm in the market for a replacement, the 05S should be what I can afford.

Good luck with your dilemma.