Boxster 986 v 987...help to decide
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I've been looking to buy a boxster for a number of months now but can't decide on which model. Should I spend 25K on a late 986 3.2 S or the same amount on a 2.7 987. What are people's opinions on the differences between these two models. Is there a significant difference in ride/power/handling. I was thinking of the anniversary spyder edition.
any help would be apprecaited.
any help would be apprecaited.
Hi,
From an investment point-of-view, the 987 would perhaps be the better bet as 986 values are sliding a bit at the moment.
The 987 is a sweeter handler in my opinion, although the 3.2 motor from the 986 S has better reach plus the six speed 'box gives you more options.
If it was my money I would take the 987.
From an investment point-of-view, the 987 would perhaps be the better bet as 986 values are sliding a bit at the moment.
The 987 is a sweeter handler in my opinion, although the 3.2 motor from the 986 S has better reach plus the six speed 'box gives you more options.
If it was my money I would take the 987.
I have a 986S. It is a superb car.
I went and test drove a 987S. It is a truly superb car.
Sales guy mentioned my trade in.
Suffice to say that the truly superb car that is the 987S is not sufficiently more superb than the 986S for me to have wanted to part with the necessary extra capital.
If I didn't already own a 986 I would buy the 987. Every time.
I went and test drove a 987S. It is a truly superb car.
Sales guy mentioned my trade in.
Suffice to say that the truly superb car that is the 987S is not sufficiently more superb than the 986S for me to have wanted to part with the necessary extra capital.
If I didn't already own a 986 I would buy the 987. Every time.
Grant3 said:
Clearly the newer model is a step forward over the older one BUT the S (IMO) is SO much better than the base Boxster that I would say the 986S just gets it,but its a close one, or stretch yourself for the 987S.
I ran a 986 S for 3 1/2 years, I loved it. I did however get to do several hundred miles across France in a 986 2.7 and the difference wasn't that great. Certainly made me wonder how worthwhile the £12k more I'd spent buying my car was.Thanks for all the comments, i was thinking on the lines of a 987S, but a bit hesitant on spending 30K+,knowing that I will take a depreciation hit within a year or so. If there is no tangible difference between a 987S and a 986S, then i will probably go for a 986, knowing I will lose less money. Having never owned a sports car I don't know whether i will notice a big difference between a 987S and a 986S. By the way what's the engine sound like on both these models...any difference?
boxster9 said:
Thanks for all the comments, i was thinking on the lines of a 987S, but a bit hesitant on spending 30K+,knowing that I will take a depreciation hit within a year or so. If there is no tangible difference between a 987S and a 986S, then i will probably go for a 986, knowing I will lose less money. Having never owned a sports car I don't know whether i will notice a big difference between a 987S and a 986S. By the way what's the engine sound like on both these models...any difference?
We've had four Boxster since 1997 (2.5, 2.7, 3.2'S' and 987'S') plus I've had several courtesy Boxsters and also did a couple of Porsche arranged Boxster track events at Castle Combe and Llandow. Although we've also got 911s, I really love the Boxster - £ for £, one of the best Porsches money can buy.
But, IMO, the 987'S' is definitely worth the extra. Push the boat out and get the best. You only live once
Or go for the 986 Boxster S anniversary model.
A bit more power, a lot of extras, I personally love the pale siler with the cocoa interior, and they canbe ahd for well under £30k.
However, I do like the sound of the new 3.4 Boxster though the nearly new car I drove was so tight that a loose 2.7 would have had it.
When the recession hits even Porka dealers will be looking for deals ... (I hope !)
A bit more power, a lot of extras, I personally love the pale siler with the cocoa interior, and they canbe ahd for well under £30k.
However, I do like the sound of the new 3.4 Boxster though the nearly new car I drove was so tight that a loose 2.7 would have had it.
When the recession hits even Porka dealers will be looking for deals ... (I hope !)
AdamD said:
Thorny said:
987 for me - much more modern inside and a cracking car ganerally and less of a hit come resale providing you buy wisely in the first place...
What sort of options would be advisable?Litronics and bose seem nice to have with gunmetal or silver paint.
thanks for all the opinions, seems like there is no conclusive opinion on this from all the discussion. My concern is whether the difference between a 987 and 986S will be noticable given that this will be my first porsche and also first sports car. At present I am driving a small runabout, nothing impressive, secondly I don't want to be hit by depreciation if I buy a fairly newish 987...any thoughts
Agree with Kibosh - 260bhp in a 986S versus 245bhp in a 987 - nominal difference but much more modern car and may well hold it's money better. That said you could always stick another £2-3k on the finance and get a 987S which would be my only choice of Boxster these days - just my opinion though but big difference between 245bhp and 280bhp.
Having had 986S 986S (facelift) and now have the 987S, each covering many thousands of miles, the 987S is a huge improvement over the 986S, not just in perforamnce and the drive, but the internal finish and design is much better. My tuppence worth is to go for the 2.7 987 over the 986S, but if you can stretch to it, go for a 987S. You won't regret it.
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