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Pothole, I think that Crono's point is that for HIS own driving enjoyment, he would prefer more power. Performance is relative and while we can enjoy our car's performance in an abstract way, occasionally reality will bring us back to earth. For example, you are taking a hard run down your favourite mountain road - pushing your own limits and the limits of your car. Suddenly you look in your mirror and see a car catching up with you rapidly from behind. What is this incredible sports car that is, seemingly effortlessly, catching up with your Porsche? Why, its a slightly modified Honda Civic! To you that might not matter, but to many the reality of their car's performance would make the experience a little less enjoyable and make them lust after a little more power. Crono is saying that he is one such person.
The 996 has significantly more power than the 986 2.5 and, on our hypothetical mountain road (where uphill acceleration would be much better in the 996), I have little doubt that the 996 would be faster - and for some - much more fun to drive than the 986 2.5. Other's opinions may vary (including my own, by the way - I love the turn-in on the 986 and the engine sounds through the side intake and, well I am much less 'racey' than I used to be). But I can fully understand those who, like Crono, would find the 996 a more enjoyable drive than the Boxster 2.5.
For me - I would just back-off a little so that the Honda didn't think I was pushing the car's limits, wave him past and go on my merry way!
Brad
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