Thanks everyone!
Yes the Boxster is sexier but, both are very much driver's cars and rewarding to drive.
I took it out for a longer drive today. Roads were clearer, I was less stressed. Loving it more and more. I think I turned back to look at it half a dozen times before I put it to bed.
It has a few mods already, red S front calipers, Mantis Racing Rear Stress Bar, PFC 2-piece front brake rotors, GT3 brake ducts, Fabspeed cat-back exhaust, deep sump with X51 oil pan, SmartTop module, clear side markers with LED, 997 shifter assembly, Optima Redtop battery, das SCHILD hood & trunk lid liners.
I've been down the modding hole with the e30 and it is a very steep and slipper slope, lol.
I may do a polished aluminium shift knob soon and call it a day.
http://www.function-first.com/products/interior/classic-shift-knob