[Rick V]

My wifes 97 has just a tick over 100k on the clock, it is her daily driver, no problems, and it has the original engine. If you pick one up with 60+ on the clock, the issues should be either non existent or been addresses already. And don't sell the little 2.5 short, it can hold it's own. I agree that the larger engines have more wallop but I can attest it can run with a 3.2 carrera.....................until about 120. I hate to say it but my wifes little boxster ia a good match against my SC, and the 2.5 has an awsome sound.
Just make sure to get a PPI, do your homework on a specific car and not a year. These cars are getting old, and with that comes individual issues.