looking for stats HP-overal weight-0-60 etc...

[NickCats]

mslayden,

I think this will answer your questions :

http://www.weissach.net/986-987_RoadTestSummary.html

Nick

My 2.5 , best times were 5.5 and 5.9 6.1 to 60mph

[RandallNeighbour]

MS, buy the newest boxster with the largest engine you can find.

3.2 is the minimum you should look at in my opinion... 3.4 would be better.

While I'm enjoying the 2.5 with some HP and torque mods that put it just barely ahead of a 2.7, that extra power is wanted.

No one ever said, "Geez, I wish I had bought the model with the smaller engine"

[mslayden]

Thanks guys. All of you. Nick that was a most thorough report. Exactly what I was looking for. I agree that straight line is more about 0-60 and the Boxster's forte is more about the twisties. But, power is power and I do love that. I just wanted to get a feel for the engine size while I try to compare to the price.... I have heard on more than one occasion that I should try to get newer the better. when did the 987 series start? I feel like I should focus on that one or newer. Generally speaking, what makes the difference in the 987 and can you tell by looking at it what generation it is?

Originally Posted by mslayden

Thanks guys. All of you. Nick that was a most thorough report. Exactly what I was looking for. I agree that straight line is more about 0-60 and the Boxster's forte is more about the twisties. But, power is power and I do love that. I just wanted to get a feel for the engine size while I try to compare to the price.... I have heard on more than one occasion that I should try to get newer the better. when did the 987 series start? I feel like I should focus on that one or newer. Generally speaking, what makes the difference in the 987 and can you tell by looking at it what generation it is?

The Boxster 987 started in 2005.

Porsche said the 987 was 80% re-designed vs. the 986.

Yes, you can visually tell the difference between the two, but you need to know what to look for. The biggest give-away are the side vents. The 987's are larger and triagular in shape.

[baseball]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

MS, buy the newest boxster with the largest engine you can find.

3.2 is the minimum you should look at in my opinion... 3.4 would be better.

I always heard that it's not the size that matters, but what you do with it, that counts

[blinkwatt]

Get a 'S',you won't regret it. I smile every time I touch the gas.

[efahl]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

No one ever said, "Geez, I wish I had bought the model with the smaller engine"

Truer words were never spoken, there is no reason other than lack of $$$ to get the smaller-engined, narrow-tired, soft-suspension cars. My '97 base has a few modifications that allow it to do 0-60 in about 4.6 s and let me tell you that I do that every chance I get. In general, my Box has the ability to pull more Gs in every direction than a stock one; big numbers with balance is the key to a really fun car.

Eric

[Frodo]

Quote:

"My '97 base has a few modifications that allow it to do 0-60 in about 4.6 s"

Posted by efahl.

You got forced induction in that thing?? Can't IMAGINE how you'd be pulling THAT hard without it in a '97 base model...

[RandallNeighbour]

Eric, I'd like a complete list of mods you've made asap... how on earth are you getting sub 5 second times with "just a few" modifications? I need to do those few mods myself!