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mikefocke · 07-30-2011, 10:28 AM

Go back and read the reviews of the 2005 when they came out as many did comparisons of the previous year's version.

A summary list of differences is:

2005 Base (almost totally new model)

2.7Litre 240 HP

5 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic optional

Variable ratio power steering

Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment

Bigger brakes

Head airbags

PSM standard

17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional)

Improved headlights

More cockpit room

Better positioned roll bars

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

I owned 2 986s, to me the interior room and interior styling of the 987 was superior. But that is this man's opinion. It is your opinion that counts.

For a couple of K difference, if I were buying today, I'd prefer the 987. But the '04 986 is a wonderful car.

Make sure you really want the 6 speeds of the S versus the 5 speed in your daily driving. And I actually was more pleased with the lower HP base model I owned versus the S as I could press harder and longer with my right foot.

07-30-2011, 10:28 AM	#5
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,538	In choosing Go back and read the reviews of the 2005 when they came out as many did comparisons of the previous year's version. A summary list of differences is: 2005 Base (almost totally new model) 2.7Litre 240 HP 5 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic optional Variable ratio power steering Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment Bigger brakes Head airbags PSM standard 17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional) Improved headlights More cockpit room Better positioned roll bars 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 I owned 2 986s, to me the interior room and interior styling of the 987 was superior. But that is this man's opinion. It is your opinion that counts. For a couple of K difference, if I were buying today, I'd prefer the 987. But the '04 986 is a wonderful car. Make sure you really want the 6 speeds of the S versus the 5 speed in your daily driving. And I actually was more pleased with the lower HP base model I owned versus the S as I could press harder and longer with my right foot.