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thstone · 08-23-2015, 02:16 PM

There are really three generations of 986;

986.1 - 2.5L cars, 1997-1999
986.2 - 2.7L base and the 3.2L S, 2000-2002
986.3 - Same engines as Gen 2 with glass window, glove box, etc, 2003-2004

But I agree with Deserion that most commonly the break is 1997-2002 and 2003-2004.

08-23-2015, 02:16 PM	#4
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	There are really three generations of 986; 986.1 - 2.5L cars, 1997-1999 986.2 - 2.7L base and the 3.2L S, 2000-2002 986.3 - Same engines as Gen 2 with glass window, glove box, etc, 2003-2004 But I agree with Deserion that most commonly the break is 1997-2002 and 2003-2004. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor