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Originally Posted by Steve Tinker
So, carrying on with this theme and without hijacking driftguys thread, how much more would you pay $$$ wise for the S over base - everything else being equal in terms of condition, mileage, maintenance records etc ??
I would have thought that only enthusiastic buyers would know that the S has the bigger engine, Brembo's, 6 speed and so on. Many purchasers over here wouldn't have clue regarding the extras that come with an S model.....
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Issue here is that its not just base over S. It's first generation 2.5 vs. second generation 2.7/3.2
The 2.5 has it merits, namely that with a few modifications and some more pricey mods (lighter wheels, exhaust,etc.) you can get a 2.5 down on weight to within striking distance of Spec racer, which is a very light car for such handling, reliablity and maintenance. Meanwhile in that 1999 you're in a very safe car with fairly straight forward upkeep. The best Porsche you race imho without breaking the kid's college fund. You also have a more harmonious 5 speed-engine mating. And of course its dual row IMS but that's nothing you can't address in a day with a 2.7 or 3.2 engine. But the 3.2 is still the best option if the 2.5 low miler from '99 and the 3.2 from '00 are somewhat close in price.
With the 3.2 you get better cylinder walls thus elminating at least one of the many ways these m96 engines fail, but that only seems to fail on 2.5 Boxsters and 3.4 Carreras that have low mileage or driven too gingerly.
And yes the brakes on the 3.2 are same as the 996 Carrera which are world class and by far the best you can get on any car under $100K. So a 3.2 is bargain Porsche as far as cost entry. Not all a bargain if you intend to drive it hard and long-term.
So to answer your question Steve I don't think the S commands much more additional value it just makes it much quicker to sell and that's a problem if you're trying to fetch maximum resale on a 2.5
That 2.5 better be a real cherry and come with some options. Litronics alone cost more than my first car and if you toss in 18" wheels and aero you could by my second car too.
