986 550 or early 987 3.2s?

[Diderot]

Hi guys,

Thinking of getting back into some reasonably priced pork. What's the thinking on a top notch 986 550 vs an early high-ish miles 987 3.2?

Cheers in advance

[IMI A]

Its a very tough one that! At that age id be happy with either and buy the car in the best condition. I had a 986 550 and thought it was brill and actually a much better drive than the first 987 but the 987 is very pretty IMO hence the tough choice

[550Anniv]

....Just put a deposit on a 30,000 mile 550 Anniversay just yesterday. Looked at a fair few 986 Boxsters and drove a lot of cars, But the Anniversay was a much better drive.
Just got to wait till the seller has all the documents back from doing a reg number change and then it all mine. I carnt wait!!

[mayes911]

go for 2006 model year post march 2006 production 987 stronger engine (better ims bearing)also less prone to bore score compared to 3.4 987.
not only that but better quality interior and nicer looking

[EJH]

Assuming it's a standard spec 986 550 (Cocoa hood & leather, console delete and bi-colour wheels) I would go 550.

They're sweet little cars and look great. I know the 987 is a newer & more modern but I never got on with the aesthetics of the Gen I model.