08-11-2007, 04:59 AM
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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.
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08-11-2007, 07:39 AM
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I agree with ProK -- Let's face it, i don't think any of us own these cars because they're fast. At 250 hp or 245 hp, there are many cars out there ( mustangs, 3 series, imports ect..... ) that will knock our fenders off in a short race. I believe that most of us own these cars because of how they look and make us feel. If you can upgrade to a 987 i would do it in a heartbeat, the 987 looks ( in and out ) and feels much better than the 986. By the way, I owned an ' 02 and just took delivery of my base '08 with tip, and in my opinon there is no comparison.
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08-11-2007, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mkgonza2
I agree with ProK -- Let's face it, i don't think any of us own these cars because they're fast. At 250 hp or 245 hp, there are many cars out there ( mustangs, 3 series, imports ect..... ) that will knock our fenders off in a short race. I believe that most of us own these cars because of how they look and make us feel. If you can upgrade to a 987 i would do it in a heartbeat, the 987 looks ( in and out ) and feels much better than the 986. By the way, I owned an ' 02 and just took delivery of my base '08 with tip, and in my opinon there is no comparison.
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At least for me, you hit this one right on the nose 
Considering I own a 01' auto-box, I'm pretty sure just about any single sports car, entry level lux. sedan (3 series, A4, IS, etc), high end full size car, etc is faster off the line than my 217-hp slug.
I certainly did not buy my car for the acceleration!
01S vs 07 reg - 3.2L vs 2.7L, correct? Pretty much same HP, lose some torque - but at least you'll make a nice gain in gas mileage!
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08-11-2007, 08:53 AM
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phew...some reason is coming to to this thread.....I have the 987 obviously, I always liked the boxster and didn't have a 986 because when I got in it, it was too small and looking at the inside I thought, this is a porsche???
now, when I bought the 987 I was unaware of the redesign, again I liked it from the outside....I'd lost some weight and thought, lets see if I fit....and when I got inside I was like wow, I don't remember it being this nice...
so again, you are making the right choice....not to mention a 6 year old car versus brand new.....but if you really miss the 5 hp as some would suggest....then I guess don't do it.....
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08-11-2007, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by super66
phew...some reason is coming to to this thread.....I have the 987 obviously, I always liked the boxster and didn't have a 986 because when I got in it, it was too small and looking at the inside I thought, this is a porsche???
now, when I bought the 987 I was unaware of the redesign, again I liked it from the outside....I'd lost some weight and thought, lets see if I fit....and when I got inside I was like wow, I don't remember it being this nice...
so again, you are making the right choice....not to mention a 6 year old car versus brand new.....but if you really miss the 5 hp as some would suggest....then I guess don't do it.....
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I don't think anyone said you'd feel a 5 hp difference, if you see that stated, please correct me.
I think the power discussion was originally brought up by you.
Keep in mind folks that the S and the base cars didn't have the same suspension settings on the 986 so comparing a base 986 to a base 987 isn't the same.
Last edited by blue2000s; 08-11-2007 at 09:26 AM.
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08-11-2007, 09:04 AM
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i agree w/SD. the joy you get from driving a new car is priceless. the advantages in power (perceived or not) are no comparison to the "feel good" that you get from experiencing a new (or newer) car.
i say, "do it!" ; )
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08-11-2007, 09:09 AM
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i would also make the switch, but i wouldn't rent it and throw away money
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08-11-2007, 12:26 PM
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The longer I own my 986S the less inclined I am to sell it. I've been a fan of the headlights since the concept car came out in 1993. that design had an edge/agrresiveness to it that is lacking in the 987/997. I guess Porsche decided to revert to the 993 classic look with the 987/997 and I don't at all care for the 993 styling. I would have prefferred seeing the Boxster move in the front end styling direction similar to the new Cayenne or the Carrera GT.
But anyhooters... with the right mods I think a 986 can look good for many years to come.
on performance, I need an increase of at least 100 HP to consider a jump to a newer model...MAYBE. I think you need to be in the 400hp realm to significantly alter the roadster experience. And that will never happen.
There is no deficiency in the power of 986S. I get from 0-100 in a snap and a quick abrupt turn of the wheel and you've got more than you can handle.
I do wish they made a much lighter BoxsterS with a more spartan RS style interior and exterior...racier without being ricier. Kinda like the 996 Ruf cars.
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08-16-2007, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mkgonza2
... I believe that most of us own these cars because of how they look and make us feel. If you can upgrade to a 987 i would do it in a heartbeat, the 987 looks ( in and out ) and feels much better than the 986. By the way, I owned an ' 02 and just took delivery of my base '08 with tip, and in my opinon there is no comparison.
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Um I guess I'm in the minority. I bought it because it handles like a mofo in transitions, and I love the way I can point the car with the throttle (torque baybee!). Looking good doing it is just icing. On a side note, I don't want a BIGGER sports car if I can help it.
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08-17-2007, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by boxsterz
Um I guess I'm in the minority. I bought it because it handles like a mofo in transitions, and I love the way I can point the car with the throttle (torque baybee!). Looking good doing it is just icing. On a side note, I don't want a BIGGER sports car if I can help it.
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Me too. I love the way this car handles and rewards.
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