Looking for advice

[Steve Tinker]

Originally Posted by DFromC

I searched a ton. A lot of good info. No need to get testy.

If you "searched a ton" why did you ask the question?
Honestly, there are dozens of the same inquiries as you are making regarding the pitfalls of owning a M96 engined Boxster. Did you read mikesporscheboxsterwebpages or pedrosgarages.com-Site-Technolab.html

Preferring an S over a base is purely subjective and there is no right or wrong answer....

[DFromC]

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

If you "searched a ton" why did you ask the question?
Honestly, there are dozens of the same inquiries as you are making regarding the pitfalls of owning a M96 engined Boxster. Did you read mikesporscheboxsterwebpages or pedrosgarages.com-Site-Technolab.html

Preferring an S over a base is purely subjective and there is no right or wrong answer....

No, I didn't see those.. I'll look now.

I asked because as these vehicles age, their issues will become more prevalent. An issue ten years ago may not be an issue today, if say, it can be assumed most cars of this vintage have had the IMS and RMS replaced with a clutch maintenance.

Getting the most up to date info from the experts seemed like a prudent approach.

I realize that repetitive questions can get old, but there are a lot of threads, and a lot of information. Apologies for rehashing it.

[Tcar]

Originally Posted by DFromC

... if say, it can be assumed most cars of this vintage have had the IMS and RMS replaced with a clutch maintenance...

No, you can't assume that. Most cars have NOT had the IMS bearing replaced.

I've even seen a number that had the clutch replaced but not the IMS. Even single row cars (like the one I bought.)

I like the extra torque that the 'S' has.
The 6 speed is a non-issue for me (assume it's mostly for better gas mileage).

The base is still pretty peppy and they both handle very, very well.

[Jamesp]

Underpowered, yet slow, the base continues to fill a much needed void.

Ok - I just posted that to see if there was anyone who would rise to the bait!