Am I going to be dissapointed with a 2.7 986?

[Brabus Jord]

Hi Guys,

Done to death I know.... but I am looking for a cheap 986 for some weekend roof down motoring. I only want to spend £4.5k so at the bottom end of the market. Now some 3.2 do hit the £4-4.5k mark but I wondering if I would be better with a 2.7 thats in generally better shape / condition?

In my mind im saying this would be fine as the noise will be similar from the flat six but I worried I will be dissapointed and wishing i went for a 3.2. Only i can answer that but i wanted to reach out to the 2.7 owners for your general perceptions and feedback.

Thanks in advance!

[Brabus Jord]

ettore said:

I had both back in the day. Obviously depends on what you’re used to but 2.7 is perfectly good. Quick and a lovely noise - you need to keep it singing a bit more but no hardship at all. It was the 2.5 that was a bit breathless.

I have a 320 bhp Cupra which will do 0-60 in 4.7 sec so I regard that as my 'quick' car - I am more thinking about something to send through the country lanes with the roof down and to just enjoy.

I am really torn as I think the 2.7 will be fine - if it sings and sounds great then im fairly certain i'll be happy.

[Brabus Jord]

Thanks for all the replies. yeah im after something to enjoy on a b road blast. i used to have a Brabus Roadster which wasnt quick in the straightline but felt fantastic on the country lanes.

Im looking to recreate this but with better noise and expereince. the Cupra is a very quick car and with 4WD just sticks to the road. as much as i love it and enjoy it i fancy something to be able to rev out.

sounds like i wont be dissapoiited with a nice condition 2.7 - thanks for the heads up on the suspension. one to keep an eye out for.