Personally, I don't think you are wrong at all. A big part of my love of the 986 is that it is still a "basic" car. It may not be air cooled but you are very connected to it. As much as I would love to have a new Boxster, I am afraid that I would have your same sentiments. The grass is not always greener and be careful what you ask for! I see the 986's becoming more and more desirable as time goes on