Boxster 986, 987 , S, exhaust sound

[boxster9]

thinking of buying either a 986S or a 987 or if money can stretch a 987S. Was wondering whether there is much of a difference in exhaust sound between these models..any thoughts from all the owners out there??

[Scockers]

987s is a lot louder than a 986. Gives it more character

[noumenon]

Plenty of both where I live, as well as 996s and 997s. They all sound very similar as all are flat-6. A sports exhaust makes a lot more difference than the model. Porsche Sports Exhaust is good if you can find one factory fitted as it has computer controlled bypass pipes. Still not massively loud (not like a bean can corsa), but just so musical.

[Vr6-er]

987s has a awesome sound compared to a 986s

[Thorny]

Agreed the 987 does sound a lot better IMO