Lux reviews the 987S (long)

[jasonc32amg]

I don't really dig it. I think the 03/04 "S" is one of the biggest bargains in sports cars, especially when you can buy a new leftover for $8/10k off msrp.

[Perfectlap]

8-10K off?
really? what did that total price come out to for you?

[jasonc32amg]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

8-10K off?
really? what did that total price come out to for you?

I didn't get one, I found them when I was researching a new ride for my girl, but they were all 5/6 speeds and she needed a tip. She's picking up here '03 with 12,000 miles this afternoon.

Here's the 550 SE for $8,400 off msrp:
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=172479844&dealer_id=1378558&car_year=2004&make=POR&distance=200&lang=en&max_price=&model=BOXSTE&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=33410&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=39

Here's a regular S for $9,800 off MSRP:
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=175972414&dealer_id=1378558&car_year=2004&make=POR&distance=200&lang=en&max_price=&model=BOXSTE&end_year=2006&min_price=&first_record=26&pager.offset=25&certified=&address=33410&search_type=both&advanced=&isp=y&start_year=1981&cardist=39

And here's a base for a similar savings:
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=175974461&dealer_id=1378558&car_year=2004&make=POR&distance=200&lang=en&max_price=&model=BOXSTE&end_year=2006&min_price=&first_record=26&pager.offset=25&certified=&address=33410&search_type=both&advanced=&isp=y&start_year=1981&cardist=39

Pretty sweet deals

[Perfectlap]

58K is not bad at all. Needs a Boxster red interior

But my 2000 S had a mere 10,000 miles. Snuck home with that one for 30K and a six month powr train warranty.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by jasonc32amg

And here's a base for a similar savings:
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=175974461&dealer_id=1378558&car_year=2004&make=POR&distance=200&lang=en&max_price=&model=BOXSTE&end_year=2006&min_price=&first_record=26&pager.offset=25&certified=&address=33410&search_type=both&advanced=&isp=y&start_year=1981&cardist=39

Pretty sweet deals

That Base 2004 with less than a 100 miles is only $39,000! That only $10K more than I paid for my 2000 S.
but I plan to spend at least $5,000 on wheels,aerokit and hardtop.
My Boxster's low mileage and good condition should keep it at around $25K for a few years. A $7-10K depreciation I can stomach. A $25,000 hit like the original owner of my car took (at least, he traded it in for an Acura) is too much for me to shrug off.

[Tool Pants]

The new cup holders can come in handy.

[Jeannot]

Lol ! this is too funny !!!

[QporscheQ]

HAHA.

Lure them in with a shiny car, then keep'em there.

[jasonc32amg]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

The new cup holders can come in handy.

Got to love Asian women :dance:

[Perfectlap]

is this to keep her from messing with the radio?

Genius.

[FUHRIUS]

style is important, and I think the 987 is a step back. as a guy who just picked up a 986 in the last year, I'm glad. For me, it's similar to the 993 to 996 transition..a big step back in exterior styling.
On performance stuff, I also agree that the upgraded performance of the 987 is just not worth the bucks to eat the depreciation of owning a new one.
I'm so stoked with my 986, I just can't tell you...I smile everytime I get in our around the car. I drove a bunch of 986's before I bought this one, and they all made me smile. The car I bought was from a guy who thought he needed the latest and greatest...ok. So, after paying $56K for his 01's and dumping $15k of mods into the car, he eats $35k of depreciation over the three years he owns it and moves on to an '05... I pick it up for the remaining $36k with 24k miles, a year of warranty left, the performance of the '05s (after all the engine and suspension mods) and styling that I like better than the '05. Some people wouldn't be happy with a 'used / older style' 986...but I'm stoked with it. It takes all types...I'm just happy to be part of the food chain. ;-)

[Lux]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

The new cup holders can come in handy.

So they ARE useful. Those wacky Germans think of everything.

[Brucelee]

I already posted on this so I won't go on too long. The 987 interior is to me, very very disappointing. Here is an area where Porsche could have spent a bit of money, (not much) and produced a world class outcome.

They did not. What are these Germans thinking of over there? There are plenty of cars that they can COPY from and it is free R and D. Take your pick, BMW 6, Lexus, Acura, Audi all have some very nice interiors.

If it were me, I would not touch a 987, rather I would stick to the 986 and trick it out with aftermarket items. But then again, that is just me!

[Pilot2519j]

Originally Posted by jasonc32amg

I don't really dig it. I think the 03/04 "S" is one of the biggest bargains in sports cars, especially when you can buy a new leftover for $8/10k off msrp.

I concurr. I bought mine 2003S in Dec of 2003with 3300 miles for 47-48 there abouts. I love the car. The 987 has some improvements with a nice bump up in hp but to justify spending for a new car again I don't think so. I'll wait a couple of years since I'm having a blast with mine anyway and then when the engine gets tweeked a couple of times then at that point get it.
I don't want to sink thousands of dollars into a car to modify it. The 986 is plenty quick as is, in NY with 55 mph speed limits which is rediculous what is the difference whether it goes from 0-60 in 5.5 sec or 5.2 as in the 987. I do think that the 987 interior is nicer than the 986. Well at least it looks richer to me. The workmanship I would say is the same. Cluster lay out seems better and larger and the center console looks more modern with the 987. I prefer the Carrera alloys which I have in my car. That is the long and short of the 987 vs 986