'04 986 vs. 987 models

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Originally Posted by kentmitchell

I'm new to this site & forum...be gentle !

I recently sold my 911 and I'm thinking of a boxster. I found a beautiful low mileage '04 Boxster S at a decent price, but I've heard that the 986 models can have severe engine problems because of bearings issues. I've heard that a fairly high percentage need to have engines replaced by 60 k miles. One mechanic told me to forget the 986 model, and concentrate my search on an 987 ('05 + newer).
So...I'm getting close to buying a car....any comments out there ??....986 vs. 987. I really want to get this right !!! Affordability is also an issue (isn't it always ?) Thanks for your help....

A handfull of the 2.5 liter (pre 2000) boxsters had a little problem with the casting, but that was so long ago that someone else will have already dealt with that headache by the time you get a car. If you can afford the 987S model that is definately what I would recommend ( I will actually be jealous if you get one!) because I have an '03 S that is the 986 chassis code and it is sweetness. The big thing is that tubi makes an exhaust for the 987 3.4 liter and not for my 3.2 ( I feel left out). If you don't have to have a convertable, I would sooooo go with the cayman S just because the handeling from the stiffer chassis blows the boxster ( and the Carrera S around nurburing nordschleife) out of the water!