You are all correct. Adam, it was simply a matter of payment (I coudn't get the wife to go for more). I enjoyed the 2.7 though and actually liked the sound better (sounds funny I know). Whichever model I got I knew I would personalize it, it is mostly a waste of money but it is my hobby and that's what I enjoy doing. I leave nothing stock really, for better or worse (unless it's my wifes car). I had a Mini Copper S before this that was not stock when I sold it either.
I am carefully and patiently considering the mods to my boxster though, I don't want to tamper with anything too major and therefore the warranty. I am also planning on hitting the 5k mark before I start to make sure mechanically everything is fairly broken and problem free at that point.
I would definately say I am an enthusiast. I have owned the following Porsches...none bone stock!
1-74 914 2.0
1-73 914 2.0
1-87 944
1-88 944s
1-86 951
1 84 928s
1-04 Boxster 2.7 work in progress...
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