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....on a lot at a local, reputable indy. Good to very good shape. 76K miles 6 speed, $17.5K asking.

My 2000 S has 133K miles and runs/drives great. I wanted to see if I could feel the difference of the 3.4 290Hp car vs. my car.

I really couldn't tell a big difference in performance. Now understand that my drive was in town but was representative of how I typically drive my car. I don't track any of my cars.

I liked the 987...it felt very solid and rattle free. Just don't know that I felt an $8-10K difference that the newer car would command. My comments are my perception of differences, not in any way a 'dis' of the newer car.

I kind of had the same reaction after driving a 2010 base last winter (90K miles) that was truly buyable for $16.5K

My take away is apparently, my driving style these days does not warrant the extra cost of the newer cars, or I need to go newer (981) to see if I feel I'm missing anything.

I did like the 987...who knows?