I have to agree, its a lot of value and the premium in the second hand market is not so big that you can't swing it.
Personally for the track the base car is plenty. For the street however you are far better off With 250hp as cars on the road today have a lot more power than they did 13 years ago. The extra power is usable in highway merging and in overtaking mini vans and SUVs holding up the rest. And of course very rare D-chunk failures in the 3.2's.
And for track/autox I will say that at this weight a car at 240hp or more seems livelier off braking and out of slow corners. Anymore power and then its a bit like the car is driving itself. 240-300 is the sweet spot IMHO. But the early Boxsters were light so they don't need it to be quick.
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Originally Posted by Steve Tinker
C'mon guys - the S model is streets ahead on specs....
1) Bigger engine = more power and torque.
2) Bigger, more efficient brakes with ventilated rotors.
3) Big Red Brembo brake calipers - worth the entrance cost alone.
4) Six speed gearbox.
5) Third radiator - extra coolant and cooling for the engine.
6) Larger oil cooler.
7) Far nicer silver / white dial cluster.
8) Bigger 17" wheels and corresponding tyres.
9) Much better resale value.
10) Much bigger head 'cos it says S after Boxster....
What more do you want??
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