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					Originally Posted by Nimbus117  In fact a friend of mine has a 2001 Boxster S and to his disgust, I can keep up with him.  He spent a fortune recently replacing spark plugs etc. etc. as he assumed his must be down on power but I still keep up or he doesn't have enough grunt to overtake me if I'm in front.  2.7L engine is often overlooked but I think it's a cracker. | 
	
 
Totally agree; before buying my 986S, I test drove every model I could find, 987 base & S included.  the 987 base felt very close to the 986 S in terms of power, and I would have bought one instead if not for the $15 - $20K premium...