[BIGJake111]

Make sure to look at the torque difference. I heard that the base models got more hp over the years but not much more torque than the old 986 ever had.

Might be worth getting a 987 S over 981 base.

Depends on how much the platform difference is worth it to you. How much a truly luxurious interior and that little bit of extra refinement is worth and how much you value the go fast of the older car.

Also I'd argue as an investment the old S will hold value better, however this affect will likely be not as large as otherwise thanks to the 981 having a 6 speed.

P.s. There is a market for a yellow Porsche and resale won't be an issue, the highest listed 986s i ever see relative to year and mileage tend to be yellow and red and to my knowledge leave the market without many price drops. on an otherwise not very aggressive car in styling, The deep bee sting yellow of speed yellow makes up the difference.

The modern race yellow that I still think may actually be what's on your car is even better fit for today's roads and eyes while being more neon and gives Porsche sports cars a flare like the rest of the euro mid engine sort.