If I were ever to purchase another Box it would be indeed be a 2002 S pretty much exactly like the one I sold 2 years ago. This is for a variety of reasons:
-I'm Cheap and so are they relative to newer offerings
-IMO it embodies what and why the Boxster line was created for: Fun and incredible driving dynamics
-IMO it is the best looking of the Boxster Series produced to date, that is subjective
-It is without a doubt a better handling car than the 911, that doesn't make it better though, depends on what you are looking for
I have about 6 more cars on my bucket list, I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed the '02 986 S that I had, GREAT car.........
P.S. My 993 will not vacate my garage, that cannot be said of the 5 prior pleasure vehicles I have owned.