2003 Boxster S or 2005 Boxster?

Kan-O-Z how tall are you? You will have more leg room in the 987.

[drburton]

Good point Bmuss. If you plan to do any events and you are tall the broomstick test will be much easier to pass on the 987.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by drburton

Good point Bmuss. If you plan to do any events and you are tall the broomstick test will be much easier to pass on the 987.

From what I have observed, all 986 DE participants had to have the roll-bar extension. No 987's (including the 6ft tall self) need it. I think both the 987 bars are higher (and stronger) and the 987 seats can be adjusted lower than 986. If you observe the 986 and 987 side by side, you'll notice the 987 top has one extra "rib" and the cabin space is noticeably larger.

Z.

[cfos]

My vote is (obviously) for the 987. Screw resale and all that crap. You are buying a car to drive, right? not as an investment. I purchased mine new and picked my options rather than buying someone else's construct. Having said that, aside from the "S" designation and engine, what options do they each have? Is there something important to you (since you will be driving it)? Are there specific cars you have in mind or you just looking generally?

[z12358]

On resale value...
I'd venture to say that over the next, say, 4 years a 05 987 would easily keep up with (if not outperform) an 03 986S of equal present value.
Z.

[speedyellow]

Test drove them both 2yrs ago, the verdict 987 base (cross drilled brembo brakes are standard).

[Dr. Kill]

Based on how much everyone recommends the car they have, it sounds to me like you can’t really go wrong with either one – they are both fantastic. Drive them both, buy the best one you find, and you should be very happy either way. Welcome to the club.