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mikefocke · 01-23-2011, 02:41 PM

and read up on all the differences? The major ones are:

Variable ratio power steering

Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment

Bigger brakes

Head airbags

PSM standard

17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional)

Improved headlights

More cockpit room

Better positioned roll bars

I own an '01S and, if I were buying, $3k for the 987's benefits would be just about right.

I don't buy the most expensive wine. I'm willing to spend considerably less to get what I consider to be 90-95% of the "goodness". But there are things I'm willing to spend more for. Is this it for you?

Any idea of the maintenance history on either?

Styling is a matter of personal taste.

The CPO can't be too much longer on an '04.

01-23-2011, 02:41 PM	#2
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,549	Have you looked at a review of the '05 when new and read up on all the differences? The major ones are: Variable ratio power steering Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment Bigger brakes Head airbags PSM standard 17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional) Improved headlights More cockpit room Better positioned roll bars I own an '01S and, if I were buying, $3k for the 987's benefits would be just about right. I don't buy the most expensive wine. I'm willing to spend considerably less to get what I consider to be 90-95% of the "goodness". But there are things I'm willing to spend more for. Is this it for you? Any idea of the maintenance history on either? Styling is a matter of personal taste. The CPO can't be too much longer on an '04. Last edited by mikefocke; 01-23-2011 at 03:17 PM.