question: choice between a 996 C4S or 997?
04-23-2015, 10:45 PM
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Congrats! Nice looking C4S!
04-25-2015, 03:06 AM
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35k will buy you a 997 now in 2015, and is a smarter buy than a 996. I own a 996 but frankly wouldn't spend 35k if I had it on a non gt 996. Super low miles isn't really a good thing on a 996, and isn't a smart investment if you ask me. And it is a cab which isn't as desirable. Spend that 35k on a nice 997.1
04-25-2015, 11:59 PM
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Cars that were rarely driven have been known to suffer from more ims failures than cars that were driven more often and harder. Usually,
04-26-2015, 12:10 AM
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08-09-2017, 12:55 PM
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As the owner of a 04 c4s cabriolet, I absolutely love it....I didnt read all of the posts, but hopefully you paid 200 bucks or so and had a porsche pre inspection done.....worth every penny......Hopefully you bought one that already had the IMS bearing upgraded....if not, It is HIGHLY recommended....about a $2,000 job and if you don't you are playing russian roulette and one day your engine might blow and then 10K plus to replace.....
Have owned mine for 2 years...off auto trader....paid 30K put in 3K for IMS RMS, New clutch (bc engine was dropped for ImS) and water pump and few other lil odds and ends....have owned it for 2.5 years and have put 15K on it (work from home) but it is a joy....the S over the regular 4 is HUGE.....I drove a 4 and was underwhelmed....
Enjoy..
Have owned mine for 2 years...off auto trader....paid 30K put in 3K for IMS RMS, New clutch (bc engine was dropped for ImS) and water pump and few other lil odds and ends....have owned it for 2.5 years and have put 15K on it (work from home) but it is a joy....the S over the regular 4 is HUGE.....I drove a 4 and was underwhelmed....
Enjoy..
08-09-2017, 01:10 PM
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Best recommendation I can make it test drive it Bro....I test drove a 2001 C4.....and then a 2004 C4S.....The sound, the feel.....just have to drive both......(not to offend anyone with a 4.....the extra horsepower to me made a difference) as I know that the difference between the C4S and the Turbo would be just as noticeable.....just my two cents...the proof is in the test drive...
But I absolutely LOVE driving my C4S...especially in 2nd and 3rd gear....turn radio off with top down and enjoy
But I absolutely LOVE driving my C4S...especially in 2nd and 3rd gear....turn radio off with top down and enjoy
08-09-2017, 01:13 PM
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and for the $200 bucks Porsche Pre Inspection, the mechanic spent over 6 hours on my car....test driving it for 45 minutes, draining and filtering oil.....taking the engine out and checking every inch of car on the lift......an absolutely must....good luck with your Porsche fund...
08-09-2017, 03:02 PM
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and for the $200 bucks Porsche Pre Inspection, the mechanic spent over 6 hours on my car....test driving it for 45 minutes, draining and filtering oil.....taking the engine out and checking every inch of car on the lift......an absolutely must....good luck with your Porsche fund...
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