987 or 986S?

[LSoletti]

About 9 months ago, I faced same decision. Intent was to purchase a 2004 used 986S, then I looked closely at the 05 987. All the upgrades, especially standard PSM, much nicer interior, added air bags, and, other than track, comparable performance, made it an easy decision to go with the 987.

[prOk]

I actually bought a 986 and then traded it on a 987 just 3 months later! Performance is almost the same between the 04 and earlier S and the 05 and later base. But, to me, the new bodystyle, stance, interior.. it was a no brainer for me.. I liked my 986, but LOVE my 987.

/b

[Adam]

Just wanted to point out that Porsche says the 03/04 S is good for 0-60 in 5.4 sec and the 987 has a 5.9 sec time. The mag reviews have had similar times for both cars. A half second difference in the 0-60 alone should be noticable.

[Brucelee]

Drive them both as often as you can. Only YOU can decide the cost/value tradeoff for you.