"S" regrets? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

hts · 02-16-2007, 06:41 PM

The base w/6-speed option sounds like a pretty good idea, thanks!

I don't think I'm going to have the patience to wait 60-70 days to special order, and don't really want to have to take something out of stock if it's not close to what I'm looking for, so once I make up my mind, I'd like to try to find a dealer that doesn't mind looking into the computer to see what's available in the port or already on a ship that comes close to what I'm looking for. Any stealer recommendations in the DC metro that can help me out with that? The guys at HBL/Tysons leave much to be desired.

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Go with a base with the 6-spd option. I beleive it's around $2k for the option,but oh man if only I had the extra gear on my 99'.......too bad it wasn't a option then.

NickCats · 02-16-2007, 07:28 PM

larryshomework,

When I was looking for my Boxster I probably checked out a dozen cars, both S and non S.

I picked my non S because it was EXACTLY what I was looking for and I have never regretted not getting an S.

Nick

FrayAdjacent · 02-16-2007, 07:37 PM

Non S and no regrets here. It's my daily driver, so I wanted to salvage a little fuel economy, and still have a nice car.... and that's what it is. Heck, I managed 30.2mpg on a trip up to Dallas and back a couple weeks ago.

djomlas · 02-16-2007, 10:35 PM

i think that S or non-S doesnt have enough power when compared to some other striaight line performace cars, just got back form the autoshow and sa in a corvette z06 and it even has 505hp badges, and you hink thats enough? no way, its never enough.

so either one you choose u will like it, but it wont be a fast car, trust me. i drove both and really couldnt rationalize extra $ for what was included in the S version, and plus i wanted something more unusual of a car, so when i saw this color i fell in love and so far its been nothing but pleasure.

pretty much whatever you get theres always something better...

TriGem2k · 02-16-2007, 11:05 PM

Bought my Non S brand new in 2001 and it still puts a smile on my face everytime i see it and drive it.

As its already been stated the Boxster is not a straight line car. Neither version is blazing fast. Choice is yours. You won't be dissapointed with either.

larryshomework · 02-17-2007, 01:39 PM

Thanks for all the comments so far.

I'm definitely not looking for power above all. I've driven both and found them both fun. Problem is, I can't remember the non-S feel since I drove it first. I don't have access to one (non-S) in the local market to do some more test driving.

I agree with the comments about always looking for more power. I went from a 325i which certainly had decent power to the 330i which has noticeably more. After a few months with the 330i I started wanting more!

I'm guessing that the non-S would be a bit slower than my 330i and the S would be a bit faster.

Finally, which ever way I go, I'll probably always wonder if the other way was the better choice!

Dr. Kill · 02-17-2007, 02:03 PM

I do not regret picking up the non-S model at all. 240 HP is plenty for me as a DD. I am sure I would appreciate the extra power, but last year when I made my purchase, if I went with an S, I would have had to buy used and I greatly prefer purchasing new.