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View Poll Results: Prefered 986 engine.
2.5 5 13.16%
2.7 9 23.68%
3.2 24 63.16%
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:46 PM   #1
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Of the factory engines what is everyone's favorite model!

I love my 3.2 but for the sake of value and no worries fun my vote is on the 2.5.
how is the 2.5 no worries vs the 3.2?
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:23 PM   #2
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Well I've got a 2.7 so of course I voted for that

I know someone with a Boxster S who says that the 2.7 base handles better than the S due to it's lighter weight.

Boxster 2.5 = 1252 Kg
Boxster 2.7 = 1260 Kg
Boxster S = 1320 Kg

In the S compared to the 2.7, you may have more power, but you've also got your girlfriend in the car with you, which is really not going to help with fast cornering

I'd say the 2.7 base may be the best compromise, unless you are into drag racing. However, I've never driven an S, and I should probably avoid trying one just in case
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Old 10-27-2014, 04:34 AM   #3
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how is the 2.5 no worries vs the 3.2?

An extent of expendability with some 2.5 cars worth less than they would be parted out.
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Old 10-27-2014, 05:03 AM   #4
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I have nothing to compare other than 3.2
Even with the 3.2, the car is capable of more hp and torque and would make it a 911 killer
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