Intro + Question About 986 vs 987 Interior

[BYprodriver]

Dan from your great 1st post it seems you are in a great position to become a thrilled Boxster owner. Given your lift, Miata experience, & budget, I think you should drive a 986 "S" & 987 "S" & decide which you prefer. I prefer the analog feel of my 2000 986 "S" over the 987. Before buying my Box I test drove a '99 M3 & 2002 330ci biggest turnoff to me was the peeling interior trim, worse than Boxsters.

[My_Name_is_Dan]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Dan from your great 1st post it seems you are in a great position to become a thrilled Boxster owner. Given your lift, Miata experience, & budget, I think you should drive a 986 "S" & 987 "S" & decide which you prefer. I prefer the analog feel of my 2000 986 "S" over the 987. Before buying my Box I test drove a '99 M3 & 2002 330ci biggest turnoff to me was the peeling interior trim, worse than Boxsters.

Good point on driving both the 986 & 987 cars. Going to be hard to do in my immediate area. Not much around here to choose from, which is a shame. The "S" cars are even less available, which relegates me to having to drive 2-4 hours to find those specimens. I am going to have to be patient in my pursuit of the right car.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by My_Name_is_Dan

Good point on driving both the 986 & 987 cars. Going to be hard to do in my immediate area. Not much around here to choose from, which is a shame. The "S" cars are even less available, which relegates me to having to drive 2-4 hours to find those specimens. I am going to have to be patient in my pursuit of the right car.

A question you might want to ask yourself with so few cars locally is who is going to service the car?

[My_Name_is_Dan]

I would be doing my own servicing and maintenance. There is not much I can't do. Now, granted, I haven't split the cases on these engines, but its not rocket science. BTW, we do have a local Porsche dealer and there are a couple of independents that are good, but I prefer to turn my own wrenches - unless it has a warranty - and then its hands off until the warranty expires.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by My_Name_is_Dan

I would be doing my own servicing and maintenance. There is not much I can't do. Now, granted, I haven't split the cases on these engines, but its not rocket science. BTW, we do have a local Porsche dealer and there are a couple of independents that are good, but I prefer to turn my own wrenches - unless it has a warranty - and then its hands off until the warranty expires.

^ Okay now I get it. This explains owning an 850i....

You should look into attending some of Jake Raby's classes. Sounds like you've met your perfect engine.

[My_Name_is_Dan]

Yeah - I've been around the block a few times. It took me almost 3 years to finish the 850i (I took my sweet time, of course). Now, this is not meant that I want to do it again anytime soon! Certainly not looking to rebuild a Boxster engine.

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