dak911

Curious, how much wider is a c4s over a "narrow body"?

Optionman1

Width

• 1999–2001: 69.5 in (1,765 mm)
• 2002–2004: 69.7 in (1,770 mm)
• Carrera 4S and Turbo: 72.0 in (1,829 mm)

jhbrennan

C2 - 69.7 in./1770 mm
C4S - 72.1 in./1830 mm

wildbilly32

Yeah... that won't be mine testing that water.

wildbilly32

Not only the hips, they are nice, the 4S has the turbo suspension setup, the nose, the lower rear bumper cover vents and, of course, the four wheel drive. It just looks mean and handles really nicely.

cds72911

All show and no go. Lol

Optionman1

we will agree to disagree.

bpoteat

If that were the case, the lap times would tell the story...and they don't. In pretty much every evenly matched timed course, the 4S beats the 2S.
Whether you prefer the driving experience of the 2S over the 4S is certainly worthy of discussion but as for "go", as you put it, the 4S has it.

cds72911

Easy tigers. Same engine, heavier car. It is basically a cosmetic package. I would love one, for aesthetics. They're really nice to look at. But they are nothing special, if you want the go to accompany the show, buy a turbo.

808Bill

I actually prefer the look of the flat-side, to each their own...It's a big tent with lots of room!

Optionman1

AWD is not a cosmetic feature last time I checked. Are you saying a c2 handles exactly as well as a c4s, or even better since its lighter?

I’ll give you straight line speed advantage, but I’ll take curves at speeds that might leave a c2 off the road.

Facts, such as recorded track records, are not subject to opinions.

bpoteat

IMO the engine is not all that matters. Yes, I like the look better (purely opinion) but there is also a difference of upgraded suspension, brakes, tire width, and AWD, which I think is a pretty substantial benefit. It's certainly an opinion of whether you think the premium is worth the features but it isn't "basically a cosmetic package".

NYoutftr

I would have thought $29k, was reserve.
From what my experience is, once the reserve has been met, it usually entices more bidding.

jllphan

Oh boy... it’s cool, you both win.

In all fairness the better brakes, suspension and wider track coupled with awd more than compensates for the added weight, but it’s marginally better - not heaps. But it’s definitely a nicer car and why they cost more out of the gate.

Different strokes at the end of the day, I enjoy the c2 for what it is.... they are both great cars.

jllphan

And if I really really really wanted a yellow c4s....

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F233303125917