How many would ... sell Boxster & buy Boxster S

[pothole]

Originally Posted by black_falcon

I'm probably in the minority here but I opted for a 2.5 due to the shorter gearing and I love the more mechanical sound of the original Boxster motor; sounds a lot like an air-cooled 911 and with the top down has the best exhaust note of the Boxster line-up as well.

I've often wondered whether an early 2.7 with the gearbox from a 2.5 might be the perfect 986...

[Daniel R]

I bought an S in the first place. Why? I'm not sure I remember. It was within my budget and the one I bought was a very good deal at the time... and of course I had always wanted a Porsche, not that I really knew much about them from a technical standpoint at that time but the S was the "faster" one.

In hindsight, I probably should have bought a 993 for more or less the same money at the time. It would have held it's value rather than halving and then some over my 5 years of ownership. Live and learn I suppose, although the Boxster has been a lot of fun and I do not regret buying it.

[jsceash]

With out a doubt or hessitation.

[com3dorm3]

Yeah tough question. I like the idea of having a 3.2, but not sure I want to go through the dance of doing all the upgrades again.

[jb92563]

I test drove a 2.5 and it was awesome but the 3.2 was even more lively and spirited and I did not want to give that up or feel like I needed to upgrade someday.

Now that I know more I realize the 2001 3.2 with dual row bearings in the IMS was one of the more robust engines I could have chosen so I feel it was the best choice in my price range.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by pothole

I've often wondered whether an early 2.7 with the gearbox from a 2.5 might be the perfect 986...

You're not the only one.