[AKnowles]

Sounds to me like you've already decided to get the upgraded engine. And I understand as I too would like to do so, but rather than sink more money into my Boxster I've decided to just get another car. Just don't know if I want a Boxster S, Caymen S, or Carrera S so to speak.

I'm much more in favor of getting a second car just because of what happened today (water pump failure). The idea being I can always drive the other while fixing the first. If needed.

Besides, if I put a 3.2 or 3.6 in my car I'd also have to buy new rims (wider), tires, suspension improvements, etc. and I just can't see doing that when the same funds would buy another car that already has most of that in it.