981, 987, or 986? Your choice.

[986_inquiry]

without question, 987s, since you already have a 986s.

A base 981 seems like a downgrade

[NoGaBiker]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

without question, 987s, since you already have a 986s.

A base 981 seems like a downgrade

I never mentioned the base 981. Would only consider S.

[berty987]

I'd wait for the gen 2 981 for all the new car niggles to be ironed out and a significant power increase (350 hp from the carrera engine?) or the spyder version as others have said. Currently Id still opt for a spyder 987 gen2 , its the only boxster that drives as well if not better than a cayman and looks so different to the usual "anniversary" or "design edition" badging exercises.

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by berty987

I'd wait for the gen 2 981 for all the new car niggles to be ironed out and a significant power increase (350 hp from the carrera engine?) or the spyder version as others have said. Currently Id still opt for a spyder 987 gen2 , its the only boxster that drives as well if not better than a cayman and looks so different to the usual "anniversary" or "design edition" badging exercises.

350hp...How'd you predict that?

[BIGJake111]

981 spyder, followed by 04 SE, followed by my current car, followed by a 987 spyder.

Personally now that the 982 (718) is out the 981 non spyder looks dated, and the 987 rim designs and interior just don't agree with me.

One thing is for sure though is I wouldn't make the mistake of bumping up for a 987 or 981 even in exchange for A base model over an S, I never realized but a 981 base is little more car than a 986 S. So if you're going to get a base model I'd suggest a 986 to save some money and get the most barebones experience you can to create value from the lack of power.

[Boxtaboy]

I think the 986 can still look fresh depending on a few things- I've had people come to my house to repair things and they think my 986 is brand new until I told em it I've had it for 15 yrs. The things that stand out the most to date the car I think are the plastic rear window, small 16 or 17" standard factory wheels and amber lights. Adding side skirting I also think helps make the car look more aggressive and modern. Put on the 03 factory top with glass, 18" wheels, litronic headlamps and clear lighting all around, and skirts, and I think it looks less dated against the 987 and even newer models. Oh, and paint those bumperettes! That being said, if I were to spend more money, I'd forgo the new 981, and get a preowned 997 cab for a different experience.

When I first got her:


And later:

[Jgkram]

Have to agree with thstone. Keep the 986 and don't succumb to the chase mentality. Unless you have ample means on the money front they are all losing propositions. As you mature in life you will discover much more important things that will require your resources over a car. Any car. If you enjoy your 986, upgrade what it needs and continue to enjoy as you pocket substantial savings that will grow. Trust me, your future self will be thanking you.

[husker boxster]

Ummm... you guys realize heliguy resurrected a 4+ yr old thread. I imagine the OP has already made his decision.

[Boxtaboy]

LOL. I didn't see that. Wonder what he got.