Willrev,
I put the 2.47 in my car because I primarily drive it on the highway and I am old and decrepit, so I don't really care too much about accelerating off the line.
Several people here have stated that the 2.88 is the right ratio for them, but it seems to be more rare than the 2.47, which was offered in a bunch of models. Someone mentioned that it all depends on the type of driving that you do, and I couldn't agree more. But that 2.47 sure is quiet out on the highway.
Tom