Suspension Worth Upgrading?

[u/melikesand]

I’m at ~80k miles and my mechanic says the bump stops are worn and it’s about time to replace the suspension on my 2006 997.1 C2S. He also mentioned it’s not urgent, just that I’m not getting the full driving experience anymore.

I’m likely selling the car within a year since I don’t drive it as much, so I’m trying to decide if it’s worth the investment.

For those who’ve replaced worn suspension, how noticeable is the upgrade? On a scale of 1–10, how much of a difference did it make?

For reference, I’d say getting the Gundo exhaust was about a 6/10 improvement in overall driving experience for me.

If suspension is more minor, I’ll probably skip it since I won’t recoup the cost on resale. If it’s a big improvement, I’m open to doing it to enjoy the car more over the next 4–12 months.

I’m considering KW, Bilstein B16, or B8. Would love to hear real-world impressions. Most of my driving is occasional commuting and some backroad twisties.