Opinion 2003 s or 2005 base?

[mikefocke]

I own an '01S and have owned a '99 base and to me as a daily driver there is no difference. I'd even prefer the smaller HP as I can put my foot deeper into it before I have to lift for speed limits, traffic, etc. Even the 201HP '99 had 2x the HP of any of my 3 prior sports cars (Alfa/Alfa/914) from the '60s/'70s.

On the track, I'd have to focus on me the driver and getting the right line and not rely on HP to buy me time. So I'd emerge a better driver.

And I'd rather have the '05 base even though I've owned a wonderful '986 '01S model for 5+ years. Not enough to pay the extra for it from trading my flawless car but enough that, if I were buying and if there was a $3k difference, I'd go for it.

But there are really no bad choices between the two. Be glad you have the choice.

[xamfed]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Be glad you have the choice.

I am a cancer survivor, I am thankful every day that I am alive. This car is my gift to me. Life is too short to drive boring cars.

Thanks Everyone for the input. I am going to drive both this weekend and make up my mind.

[jacabean]

the 03 04 S is still a better car than the 05 base . motor, tranny and brakes are much better . the 05 looks better and has a really nice interior . if you are stuck on the 05 base try and search out the rare 6 speed with pasm , that's what i would go for.