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Originally Posted by Gerbs
Is the newer boxster worth buying? I rented the 987.2 last time when I was LA and it was not worth it lol.
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The 987 and 981 generations really excelled in 2 areas:
- handling
- high rpm performance
In a typical street setting, it isn't a super powerful car that can give you an adrenalin rush. To enjoy it for what it is, you really need to put it in the right setting where it can shine.
The latest generation with the turbo 4's are quite different. There is still not much torque below the 2.5 - 3k rpm range before the turbo spools up, but once you get that turbo spooling, it pulls very nicely all the way up to redline in the way you'd expect a 300 - 350hp car would. In that sense, that much stronger torque makes it a lot more usable and a lot more fun in everyday situations.
I haven't driven the newest gen car with the NA flat 6, so I can't give you any first hand description of what the car is like. According to other people, the midrange torque isn't as strong as the turbo 2.5L, but it has a much nicer high end. I hope I'd be able to get behind the wheel of one to see for myself.