Nice writeup @thstone! You should know. Agree with BruceH, should have compared it to a 3.2 L model S with a sexy 6 speed.
…or you could have the BEST of BOTH WORLDS…a 986 S with 300 HP! A very EYE POPPING driving car.
Your 'toolbag' will shrink up every you drive it! That is when you KNOW the car you have built is fast!
Good to know what model 996 I can pick a fight with! he-he