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Not that it matters a lot, but the 2.5L is 201 HP from what I know.
I think the 2000 and newer models have a slightly better interior, although I have never found the interior on my '99 to be a negative.
The early 986 engines (I don't know all the specifics, this is kind of general info I have picked up in the 18 months I have had mine -- bought used with 37,250 miles, now just shy of 60,000 miles and NO PROBLEMS) had some fairly rare problems with bad engine castings (porosity) which resulted in some engine failures. They usually occur though at low mileage. I feel pretty confident that mine is a good engine. The other thing is RMS (rear main seal) failure which seems to plague some model years, not sure how it is with the '99 model year.
In any case, I would look for the newest model year you can afford that has some good warranty period left on it, just to be on the safer side.
Keep us posted on what you end up getting.
On another note, I may be making a trip to Spain next year to scout out the Costa Tropical for possible retirement properties. Perhaps we will meet someday in your country?
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