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Originally Posted by 10/10ths
I test drove a 987 and I liked it.
I also firmly believe that cars designed before the year 1995 are "better" for ME, because they were designed before the latest crash test and emissions laws kicked in, forcing cars the pass severe crash tests and clean burning rules, forcing thick doors, larger overall structures, airbags galore, and all the lean burning, clean burning EPA stuff.
I also like having a real spare tire and a real oil dipstick.
All of this led to me buying the best 986 I could find. I ended up buying a 2004 550 SE Boxster.
I absolutely LOVE HER!
Is the 987 better? Well, what IS better? Stiffer structure? Safer? More Tech? Yes, the 987 has all of that. Is THAT better? Not for me.
With a real oil dipstick, I can visually inspect my engine oil. I can learn a LOT from the oil what is happening inside my engine.
My 986 is lighter, has REAL steering feedback, I like the style more, and this SE is just flat beautiful inside and out.
I have zero desire for a newer Boxster.
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Must say i agree with 90%.
I too have a 550 SE. But the 987s is pulling on my heart strings. Things i wish my 986 had are sport chrono and PCM2.
The only way i could jump into another boxster is if a sport design 2 or an rs60 appeared.
Otherwise i love my 986 and wouldn't consider anything else