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Pnut · 07-27-2015, 06:58 AM

I own a 2003 Boxster S. I wanted a Boxster over a 911 for 1) mid-engine design, 2) two trunks, no useless rear seats, and 3) conveniently more affordable. I wanted a 986 specifically because I think the shape is more organic and true to the 550. I purchased the '03 for the exact reasons you mentioned, and of course the 'S' model for it's performance benefits.

All this doesn't explain why Porsche gets more HP out of the same size motor in subsequent models years, even after they've upped displacement - all of which, oddly enough, is to keep up with all the other cars on the road.

If no one can find fault with Fabspeeds #s, then it seems like a logical path for me at least.

07-27-2015, 06:58 AM	#34
Pnut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 61	I own a 2003 Boxster S. I wanted a Boxster over a 911 for 1) mid-engine design, 2) two trunks, no useless rear seats, and 3) conveniently more affordable. I wanted a 986 specifically because I think the shape is more organic and true to the 550. I purchased the '03 for the exact reasons you mentioned, and of course the 'S' model for it's performance benefits. All this doesn't explain why Porsche gets more HP out of the same size motor in subsequent models years, even after they've upped displacement - all of which, oddly enough, is to keep up with all the other cars on the road. If no one can find fault with Fabspeeds #s, then it seems like a logical path for me at least.