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Originally Posted by clickman
Search this forum and others and you'll find lots of debate on this subject.
In short, each generation has it's pluses and minuses. Many swear the S is the only way to go. I like my base. To each his own is the bottom line. The best thing to do is to drive one of each and see which you like better.
One caveat, as you do your research, you'll find ad nauseum discussion on the intermediate shaft bearing issue. On '06 and up (IIRC), the "cheap" retrofit IMS bearing can't happen, as the engine has to be rebuilt entirely.
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It looks like the engine was changed in 07 on the S, so maybe that is the year that a IMS retrofit kit cannot be none?
2005 S model
3.2Litre 280 HP
New 6 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic 5 speed optional
Bigger brakes even than prior S models (Ceramic brakes CBBS option)
PSM Standard (PASM active suspension optional)
18” wheels standard, 19” optional
Sports chrono package option
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2006 Base and S
Optional TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Optional 19” Carrera Sport wheel design
Optional improved navigation system
Electronic logbook function has been integrated with the optional communication management system.
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2007 Base
2.7Litre 240HP
TPMS Standard (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Updated Tiptronic transmission with faster shifts when ordered with Sports Chrono
19" two-tone wheels available
Revised access to oil/coolant caps
Slightly better MPG
2007 S model
3.4Litre 295HP