Switch from 986 S to 987 base.

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

Less power, slower acceleration, more weight, just about the same car, chassis wise, nicer interior materials. I'm not sure why you'd do it.

Less power? How so? 01 S has 250Hp and a 07 Base has 245Hp, only 5Hp difference. I doubt you can feel the difference. More wieght? Same chasis underneath so I can't see how unless all that nice new interior is adding to it.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

Less power? How so? 01 S has 250Hp and a 07 Base has 245Hp, only 5Hp difference. I doubt you can feel the difference. More wieght? Same chasis underneath so I can't see how unless all that nice new interior is adding to it.

5 hp is less, isn't it? Torque is down about 24 ft-lb. There's more of a difference if it's a pre-07 987. The acceleration of the 2000S is about 1/2 second faster than the current 987 base. If you look at the curb weights of the two cars, the 986S was about 40 pounds less than the base 987, of course that can change somewhat with options. The torque of the 986S will make it "feel" faster than the 987 base.

IMHO, I would never-never lease a car, unless I owned a business, and could "write-off" some of the expenses. Maybe you can.

I would save-up for the "S" and delay your purchase a few months.

[Back2DTM]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

The torque of the 986S will make it "feel" faster than the 987 base.

Agree. That is what some people complain about s2000

[SD987]

I had an 05 base. From practical experience I can tell you you'll have no trouble keeping up with a 986S, not a knock on the 986 series, it just is what it is.

Your plan sounds good to me. I assume you're picking up a lease-end off leasetrader or similar, so it will allow you to form an opinion on the 987 for an extended period without being locked in. I only had my base for a year before getting a 987S so obviously took something of a depreciation hit.

As far as the car goes, I think you'll love driving it every day and it will improve your outlook on life and mood as only a new car can. Good for you.

[blue2000s]

The 00+ 986 base and 987 base aren't very different in acceleration either. We're talking about minor differences in numbers, but in how it "feels" will be different.

Maybe your 986 S isn't in good shape or you're looking for a warranty, but if that's not the case, I don't see why you'd move to the newer car with less engine and take another depreciation hit. You pay for that in your lease.

[eslai]

Keep in mind that the SAE horsepower ratings system has been revised since 2001, although I forget the exact year it all changed over. 2004? 2005?

The new Boxster is probably being rated under the new system, and I don't know that one can easily compare between an 01 S and an 07 base.

But the torque is a good point. The 01 S will feel faster, even if it isn't.

I'm obviously biased towards the way the 987 looks, and honestly, I thought the 986 didn't feel as tight all around when I test drove them, which is why I never bought one, but it could just have been perception. But I tend to agree with the others--if you've already got one, I'd say stick with the S model, otherwise it's not much of an upgrade, other than looks, eh?

[prOk]

I had an 03 986 before my 05 987 and all it took was a test drive for me.. the changes are huge all around. The interior is a MAJOR step up but like a couple others said, the 987 just feels so much tighter all around than the 986. Some talking about a few hp here few pounds there.. unless you're mario andretti odds are you can't tell me the difference when it's that subtle. The overall feel of the 987 just blows away the 986 in just about every area and I have a feeling most people that have owned both series would probably say the same.