2007 Base 987 w/ 6-speed - worth it?

[aren040]

I got the 987 with the 5 speed. In all honesty I did not notice too much of a difference between the two. If you are asking if it will make a performance difference then I guess I would have to say yes. The issue is the point where it would be advantageous. A normal persons driving ability will be their biggest flaw. If you were a professional race car driver I think this may have some advantage but for everyday driving and the occasional fun run it will not make a big enough difference to warrant the price tag that is attached to it. On the other had if you are the type that has to/wants to impress others then having a 6 speed will be more advantageous to you.

I dont mean that in a derogatory way at all. My friends came to check out the car and one of the first things they said was "What? No six speed?". They are not into cars as much as me so to them a sports car has to have a six speed. That's just what the public thinks. The more gears the faster it is.

My advice, unless you want PASM get the 5 speed and be happy you saved 3 grand.

-aren

[Houston C4S]

aren040

That's the best advice I have heard so far.

On the target for sure, at least in my so humble opinion.

All the best...

- Mark

[Bavarian Motorist]

I have a 5 speed.


I would only prefer a 6 speed for closer gears and for that big 6th gear for cruising.




Even a honda civic Si comes w/ a 6 speed... but not my Boxster. Go me.




Whoever said there is a big jump from 3rd to 4th/5th is right. I never even downshift to 4th gear because it's so slow it is absolutely pointless.



I've never driven a 6 speed Boxster but I could only imagine...

[davezaristo]

Well, i have an 05 base with PASM/6spd. To me, the PASM is worth every buck if you don't plan on modding the suspension but the 6spd is a total waste of $.

If i was you, i would go with a 5spd w/o PASM and use the money toward a set of coilovers instead. The only reason i have that option is it was a leftover inventory and i got a great deal on the car.

[blue2000s]

I've got an S. The 6-speed is totally unnecessary. 5th gear is useless. Save your $.

Does anyone else think the 6-speed is not necessary?

Funny thing is (to me anyway) while riding with my dad in his Miata recently, he was skipping 5th gear all the time, just like I do in my Boxster.

[Bavarian Motorist]

But 4th gear is more usable for downshifting & 6th gear is better for highway cruising.



Or is 4th gear still a joke?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

But 4th gear is more usable for downshifting & 6th gear is better for highway cruising.



Or is 4th gear still a joke?

I find 3rd is long enough for most highway passing. It's good for 101 mph at 7000 rpm.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Funny...that's about what my 3rd goes to in my 5 speed.



Maybe Porsche used virtually the same gearing and just added a larger 6th gear...?




Anyways, you're right about 3rd being good enough to pass, but I would like to be able to use 4th. I feel like going to 3rd brings a lot of attention to yourself on the hwy as it makes a lot of noise and 4th is a more civilized way of passing



I like the noise, but you know, I don't want everyone thinking Boxster owners drive like douches