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mach schnell · 04-01-2007, 07:13 AM

I compared an 03 or 04 986S to an 05 987 (which I eventually purchased). I have to admit, the 987 seemed superior in almost all ways. It seemed to have more Umph!, more torque pull, nice interior/exterior, smoother shifting (and even way better after the addition of the Schnell Short Shift Kit) and better cockpit feel and of course the warranty. I'm not really sure you'd feel the HP/Torque difference in the 986S that you're expecting. I think it's psychological - sort of like the 'assumed' boost one feels after adding an aftermarked cold air intake.

You do make a valid point that 05 being the first yr of new model - glitches etc...

04-01-2007, 07:13 AM	#6
mach schnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: soCal Posts: 388	I compared an 03 or 04 986S to an 05 987 (which I eventually purchased). I have to admit, the 987 seemed superior in almost all ways. It seemed to have more Umph!, more torque pull, nice interior/exterior, smoother shifting (and even way better after the addition of the Schnell Short Shift Kit) and better cockpit feel and of course the warranty. I'm not really sure you'd feel the HP/Torque difference in the 986S that you're expecting. I think it's psychological - sort of like the 'assumed' boost one feels after adding an aftermarked cold air intake. You do make a valid point that 05 being the first yr of new model - glitches etc... __________________ Mach Schnell 05 Mini Cooper S CR/W - AC Schnitzerz'd, Alta CAI, Cravenspeed SSK Japanese Rising Sun roof graphic De-ambered and nearly de-chromed! Sold - 05 BMW 330CI ZHP M-tuned Imola Red, 6spd, Alcantra & Carbon Fiber Interior Sold - 05 Boxster Black/Black 5spd 19" Carrera S Wheels Bose Audio System/Sport Chrono Pkg Schnell Short Shifter Yellow Calipers c/ carbon fiber Porsche lettering De-Ambered Sold - 03 VW Beetle Silver - way too modified!