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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I can understand the perception (and possible reality) of the 981 being more refined than a GT86/BRZ, but a 987? Not a chance. Lively hydraulic power steering and a loud engine right behind your head dismiss any notion of much refinement.
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I test-drove a BRZ and two 987.1 Cayman Ss last Saturday, and the BRZ felt more visceral and had more responsive steering.
Caymans were obviously faster, and the steering was OK, but didn't feel as connected as I'd expected. I prefer the steering of my S2000 and the BRZ over the 987.
The BRZ felt more immediate and direct and less isolated while the Porsches felt more isolated and heavier than their ~250 lb. additional mass would suggest. Driving them was a surprisingly ho-hum experience.
Engine noises were amusing enough in both cases, but 7400rpm flat-4s and flat-6s sound a bit, um, agricultural to me. But then I'm used to 9000rpm I-4 bliss in the S2000 and 6.8 liters of OHV V8 fury in the FD...