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Originally Posted by surf40
What would you chose, an 03 Boxster S, or an 05 base model. Both have about 50k miles, and both are about $20k. The 03 “S” has 18 more HP (258 vs 240). Is that a big deal? Are there other items in the “S” model that would win over the newer 987 boxster?
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Lets see...
1. 5 vs 6 speed. See which gearing you like. 6-speed is hard on CV joint boots.
2. 2.7 vs 3.2 3.2 more power and better cylinder reliability. Can't keep your foot on the floor as long both legally and for practical reasons.
3. Cockpit room 987 has more...may or may not matter
4. Styling/design ... a matter of choice.
5. 987 includes OBC where 986 it was an option.
6. Late 986 has digital speedo on left which I find awkward to read even after 5 years. '97-'99 it was in center.
Read the 2005 reviews and see the praise for the new design and its list of "improvements".
I own a '01 986S and owned a 99 986 base .. I enjoyed the base as much, only moved because I totaled the '99.