"at a minimum" it will be a Boxster S?
Boxster S, Cayman (aka Boxster Coupe) and 911.
That is the order of best to worst handling. Contrary to popular belief... which has it the other way around completely.
If I didn't have this car, I'd go for a Boxster Spyder or 996 GT3 (coolant pipes already addressed).
Lower down the budget wish list I'd go 987.2 Boxster S or Cayman S or maybe a 964 work in progress.
But even though I only drive weekends I still rack up more mileage than can allow for an air-cooled garage queen car.
And I doubt I will ever be happy a sports car with a tin top as my only sports car.