To 'S' or not to 'S'

[jderiansf]

Originally Posted by Back2DTM

986 non S and S , of course get the S

987 non S and 986 S will be a diffterent story.

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That's my story.

I looked for an earlier 986 S. I drove one, and liked it, but i felt the suspension a bit rough (it very well could have been the age of the 986). IIRC, it had 40k miles and was in decent condition.

Then I drove a 987 base. Acceleration, braking and handling were on par or better than the 986S, but the suspension was far mor compliant (w/ 17s). Then the dealer found me an 05 987 w/ 19s and the right set of options and I was hooked. The lower profile tires sharpened the steering response (but harshened the ride). Another plus was that the suspensions are the same with the 987 base and S.

I've put approx 5k miles on the car since May, and have loved every one of them. I used to think that I wouldn't be happy with anything but and "S", but I am wrong -- happily.

Jason