why has the Boxster less power than a 996?

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Originally Posted by Gary in BR

I bought the 986 instead of a 996 because I like the 986's lines better than the 996.

The C2 and C4 are too plain looking for my taste.
I feel as if they need the aero kits to look right.

I rented a C2 Cab, one year in Scotsdale AZ and drove to Vegas in it. The 996's in my opinion are better cars than the 986. And, the 996's are worth the premium they demand.

Porsche leaves the power down on the Boxsters simply for marketing reasons.

Would you want a C2 Cab with 350 hp or a Boxster Super S with 350hp??

The later 986s interiors front end materials are almost indistinguishable from the 996s. From the seats forward its basically the same car. I can't think of two sports cars that share as many parts as the 986 and 996. Look at the part numbers on the Boxsters and you'll see they mostly start with the 996 prefix. If you look underneath the Cayman there plenty of 987 and 997 serial numbers in there as well.
There's not much of a premium for 996's over Boxsters lately...well if you've looked at the resale prices lately.
On my morning commutte I pass these two used Euro car dealers that have been selling the same two 996's for nearly four months now. I almost feel sad dor the Carreras.