Drove a 981 'S' tonight...

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

All the reviews I've read are underwhelming on the electronic steering. The engineers make a very good argument for it, safer (no highly flamable fluids anymore), doesn't divert HP, saves gas at stop lights, etc. but it still means that the 987 Boxster Spyder will always be the best handling Boxster from a driver's perspective.

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Nobody has been talking about how the move to the new steering gear removes one of the more problematic areas of the car, for people that take their cars to the track.
Go to the Cayman board to see all the issues on how the PS unit fails or leaks at the track or what happens when that fluid gets dumped in a hot engine compartment. A fellow had his car burn at a DE when the fluid ignited. Not sure if it was a total loss but enough damage to put his car out of commission for a while. It may not happen to all tracked cars, it will definitely get your attention if it happens to you.
You may loose some of the steering feel with the new unit, but I think the others gains out way that negative.