Best year?

[woodsman]

I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is usually the best since most of the bugs are out and content is 'thrown in'. I dig the rarity of the special edition. I really don't like the 'lifetime' fuel filter of the 02 and newer. A completely stock 97 would be neat to hold onto.

[Coffinhunter]

Pure bias, but some justification......'03 S

No amber, from the factory. There is a reason there are so many threads about de-ambering

Glove Box- contrary to Jake, this is a big deal. A place for my crap, and my gun (legal). I grew up with a '74 and it had a glovebox, why shouldn't my Boxster?

Glass rear window- No chop for me. Want to put the top down at a stoplight? No problem. Again, there is a reason so many people get the glass when getting a new roof.

S's increased power and brakes. I may never hit top speed, but I like the added power, and the ability to stop a bit better.

[bobbeck]

Love all the attention the 97-99s are getting since I have a 98. Now I have to go drive an 03-04 S so I can appreciate the rawness and lack of options of the MK1 base.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by woodsman

I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is usually the best since most of the bugs are out and content is 'thrown in'. I dig the rarity of the special edition. I really don't like the 'lifetime' fuel filter of the 02 and newer. A completely stock 97 would be neat to hold onto.

This.

Great car.