964 - C4 vs C2? Driving and Collectibility
#16
Track Day
I test drove a new 1990 C2 and then a C4. I still remember the salesperson telling me to go faster around turns in the C4. We were in an office park where the streets were there but no buildings, and I was already going 90 mph around the turns. After having a 1984 Carrera, that new C4 scared me. It was like driving on rails and the car just kept pulling. I knew that would get me into trouble, so I decided to buy a Carrera 2 for the driving experience I was used to from earlier cars. Now, 28 years later, I wouldn't hesitate to buy either. Get the car in the best condition, and I wouldn't worry about added maintenance, weight, desirability. They're both outstanding cars.
#17
I've never driven a 964 C2, but I have owned a 3.2 prior to the C4 so I can compare those and while I never drove the 3.2 under the rain (was a WTL Cab), I think the extra weight can be felt on the C4. Nonetheless, it doesn't make the C4 a bad car, I love driving it and I track it as often as I can, but as a more motosports oriented guy, I'd probably prefer the C2. But as I traded mine and absolutely wanted a 964 Coupe, I had to go C4 first. Now I stick to it and maybe I'll get myself something more track focused later.