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Old 10-10-2008, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by medtech
It smells funny...

Seriously, prior to '03 they tend to have this wet dog smell to the interior.
IMO

Oh, that and the extra 20HP...
02 has a 3.6l and 320
Old 10-10-2008, 10:19 PM
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SuperC.....you should also note that besides the sweeeeeeet streamlined look in the ****, it's a wider car by about 2.5 inches. Also, the car has big red brakes, the same as the turbo....ridiculous stopping power. It will come with full leather, bose sound, sunroof, the big air dams in front (which easily differentiate the car from other C2's and boxters), and a handful of other standards that are normally optional on the C2's.

So, yes, you are not alone in thinking the C4S is the best looking 996 produced. There are loads of us....and while I'm biased at this point, I felt exactly the same as you prior to my purchase.

Good luck, it's a buyer's market out there right now.

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Old 10-11-2008, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
I checked out that six speed thread with all the C4S pics. True **** indeed. It's great seeing all the expressive pics.

Funny how one guy I saw online had a name for each of his fine german automobiles (nina, gina, heather, jo, heidi,). Would love to see a bunch of what you guys have posted here too! And don't forget to tell us her name!
Old 10-11-2008, 10:25 AM
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Like the rest I am quite biased... of course I absolutely love the 4S. Even after 6 months of ownership, getting something out of the garage is at least a 5 minute affair since I stare at the car. The drive is great too - I recently took it to my first auto-x (in this car) and it was a hoot. The B&M SSK is a must have - makes the car much more pleasurable to shift...

Good luck in your search. The Porsche pre-owned search is helpful, as is cars.com
Old 10-11-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
02 has a 3.6l and 320
I sit corrected.
Old 10-11-2008, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JBRipps
..... the big air dams in front (which easily differentiate the car from other C2's and boxters)
Actually, there's one exception. The 40th anniversary C2 has the same front nose as the 996 C4S and turbo cars.
Old 10-11-2008, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Malakas
Like the rest I am quite biased... of course I absolutely love the 4S. Even after 6 months of ownership, getting something out of the garage is at least a 5 minute affair since I stare at the car. The drive is great too - I recently took it to my first auto-x (in this car) and it was a hoot. The B&M SSK is a must have - makes the car much more pleasurable to shift...

Good luck in your search. The Porsche pre-owned search is helpful, as is cars.com
Heck yes. It's such a buyers market right now. I feel like I have alot of options in this 996 C4S territory and won't be breaking the bank. Plus I'll still have the funds for a solid warranty heaven's forbid I blow the engine or have any issues with her. I considered leasing a 08 C2, but glad I wised up. Not digging the 09 body style as much either. This is the perfect choice for me.
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Originally Posted by medtech
03-05 996 C4S Rocks!!
Beautiful car, but I'm a little biased.

I live it too. This one is mine😊👍



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