TTKan

What is the current thinking as to whether the C4S or the C2S will be the more collectible going forward - assuming all else constant?

Bradford

Not to be rude, but that question has come up here many many times in the past. Have you tried searching your question? Good luck.

177mph

Clearly Black C4S's are more valued over the long term....

Norske

Clearly 1998 C4S are more valuable. TI believe there were only about 240 made world wide. Of course, Artic Silver won't show the dirt. :0)

goofballdeluxe

I'm waiting for my favorite Rennlister to chime in on how his 1998 C2S is more collectible and desirable than anything else, even than a 993TT...

DC from Cape Cod

If you want to argue on the internet for kicks, at least start an argument based on something I said.

I said I would rather have a C2S than a turbo and others feel the same way. Not all, not most, but some.

I also said I think, in the loooong term, that a 1998 non-turbo widebody would be worth more than a standard turbo.

My car is not for sale and will not be for sale under any circumstances I can foresee. The value of my car is meaningless. Of course I think it is better than your car...that is human nature. Besides, we all know that Silver cars are worth more and faster than other colors...and we know that women prefer men who own widebodies.

Feel free to start arguing...

timothymoffat

Gotta say 2S, I think it's already the case. Traditional, rear wheel drive 911. Having said that, I think Porsche made a mistake not fitting the Turbo's brakes as they did on the 4S. Do either of them need the bigger brakes? Probably not. But to me the 4S had some hardware to go with the nice butt. 2S 100% marketing driven.

red89

I have a Turbo.
I want to trade it for a C2S.

H.H.Chinn

It seems, like most nice things made in small quantities, they have a higher tendency to become more desired by enthusiasts as time goes on. Tradition has much to do in determining desireability, silver has been the long standing country color representing German racing since the 50's and 60's. It must be the German engineers, silver appears faster and is good at hiding dirt. The long standing tradition of air-cooled cars ending in 98, sets an end milestone in again a long standing tradition. Does anyone want to trade for a Turbo or TurboS?

goofballdeluxe

I've read the C2S came about simply because Porsche had some left over wide-bodies after the 1997 Turbo run, and no more Turbo motors. Rather than let these wide bodies go to waste, they just slapped together some C2's with these wide bodies, added some cool doodads like the split-grill etc., and presto!

I like the C2S. It's very collectible, of course. I think all S cars will do well in the long run as far as collectivity goes. But I imagine someone who lives in snow country might prefer a C4S to a C2S. It's all what one prefers/needs.

goofballdeluxe

No, my friend. That is YOUR nature.

Ed Burdell

Collectible or no, I am driving my '98 C2S (85K miles and counting) because it's just too darn fun!

DC from Cape Cod

Friends don't look to start trouble with other members by introducing their name into a thread in a negative fashion...that is YOUR nature.

Any yes, my car is better than yours simply because it is mine and is in my garage. Is there a better reason?

Canyon56

Does this mean I don't have to stick with my diet if I want a hot date? Woo Hoo!

goofballdeluxe

I never once introduced your name. Check back and see for yourself. I guess your perception of cars is not the only thing that might be a little off.

I'm not so insecure that my car must be "better" than anyone else's. If I lived in Montreal in January, I would not hesitate to take a C4S over a C2S. On the same token, if I was in Texas in July, I'd want the C2S over the C4S.

But I won't bore you with common sense and take up any more of your time; your Kool-Aid is probably getting warm.