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Kan-O-Z · 04-02-2007, 07:39 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I really need to drive them both back to back on the same day. I have driven the 986, 986 S, and 987 S. I can't remember the 987 S being much more powerful or refined over the 986 S but then again the drives were several months apart. I am leaning towards the 986 S since it seems to be $4-5k cheaper than a 987 base and $9-10k cheaper than 987 S, It seems to be a better value for what you are getting.

I really like the Black/Black on the Boxsters. There are two things that bother me about the 987s. First is that the side intake grills are not body colored. On the 986, they are body colored which I like. This can be corrected by a body/paint shop. Second is the wheels. The optional 18" Carrera wheels on the 986s are really nice. I really don't care for the 18" or 19" wheel design on the 987s but that can be changed....but that is more $$$ as well.

I am going to try to drive both back to back to see what I really think. Please keep posting your opinions.

Kan-O-Z

04-02-2007, 07:39 PM	#25
Kan-O-Z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 20	Thanks for all the replies. I really need to drive them both back to back on the same day. I have driven the 986, 986 S, and 987 S. I can't remember the 987 S being much more powerful or refined over the 986 S but then again the drives were several months apart. I am leaning towards the 986 S since it seems to be $4-5k cheaper than a 987 base and $9-10k cheaper than 987 S, It seems to be a better value for what you are getting. I really like the Black/Black on the Boxsters. There are two things that bother me about the 987s. First is that the side intake grills are not body colored. On the 986, they are body colored which I like. This can be corrected by a body/paint shop. Second is the wheels. The optional 18" Carrera wheels on the 986s are really nice. I really don't care for the 18" or 19" wheel design on the 987s but that can be changed....but that is more $$$ as well. I am going to try to drive both back to back to see what I really think. Please keep posting your opinions. Kan-O-Z Last edited by Kan-O-Z; 04-02-2007 at 07:42 PM.