Funny...that's about what my 3rd goes to in my 5 speed.
Maybe Porsche used virtually the same gearing and just added a larger 6th gear...?
Anyways, you're right about 3rd being good enough to pass, but I would like to be able to use 4th. I feel like going to 3rd brings a lot of attention to yourself on the hwy as it makes a lot of noise and 4th is a more civilized way of passing
I like the noise, but you know, I don't want everyone thinking Boxster owners drive like douches