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Martin J.S. said:
Seriously... I think that the Boxster is more fun to ride than any 911 (no matter whether 996 or 997) and at least to me, it even looks better. The 911 will always have the "myth" bonus, but I can't feel anything of that myth left when driving a 996 or 997.
Strong statement, but you made sure to post it at the right board
As RC recently said in another thread: the 987 S FEELS faster than 997 S, whereas 997 S IS faster than 987 S - quite simplified but IMO correct observation. Even if some people would claim that the real enthusiast always has to join the "IS faster..." camp, to me it's all about the pure subjective drive feeling and nothing else
Agree with you that the 997 cab misses the beautiful roofline of the coupé (IMO best design part of the 997 and any other predecessor). I'm always astonished when some people judge the Boxster as "small" or "cute" - in fact the Boxster butt is some mm wider compared to the 997, but of course perception is influenced by overall proportions.
Also the longer I look at the 987 the more I appreciate the IMO cleaner and more masculine look compared to the 986.
As for the missing power - the problem will be resolved over time anyway (my gut feeling says some 320 ponies would be quite perfect for the car). Even if this will take place in a couple of years only (maybe 988 ?) and all M3, S4 and so on will struggle to transform the power of ridiculous 600 HP into traction at the final stage of the HP-war, I know what to buy then
To quote Walter Röhrl from an interview he gave in September 2004: perfect sportscar = center of mass in the middle of the car, curbweight 1,100 kg, 300 HP