Please free me from analysis paralysis
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I'm stuck. I have two excellent well cared for 997.1 cars I'm looking at and I can't make up my mind. It has gotten so bad that I don't think I've actually done one ounce of real work in a week (or two), it is affecting my sleep and it is driving my family crazy. The choice is simply between a 997.1 C2S or a C4S. Same price. Both Sport Plus. Both Manuals. Mileage within 10k miles (higher on the C4S). Color is even similar (Arctic vs Carrera GT Silver) ... etc etc.
The C2S has adaptive sport seats, full leather, classic Carrera wheels, and the gundo mod.
The C4S has supple leather seats, nice aftermarket wheels (HRE or knockoffs), short shift kit, tint and a protective paint coating
I've read every article and watched every Youtube video on C4S vs C2S on handling and while I understand that the C4S will feel a little heavier on turn and more planted will I ever really notice?
Be my conscious and whisper in my ear what to do!!!!!
The C2S has adaptive sport seats, full leather, classic Carrera wheels, and the gundo mod.
The C4S has supple leather seats, nice aftermarket wheels (HRE or knockoffs), short shift kit, tint and a protective paint coating
I've read every article and watched every Youtube video on C4S vs C2S on handling and while I understand that the C4S will feel a little heavier on turn and more planted will I ever really notice?
Be my conscious and whisper in my ear what to do!!!!!
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Simple
Drive them both
One will speak to you
If you dont need AWD buy the C2S
Or, like some the wide body is worth the AWD even if you dont need it
Last, dont over think it. Buy it, drive and enjoy. If you get bored sell it and get another. It's not like getting married.
Drive them both
One will speak to you
If you dont need AWD buy the C2S
Or, like some the wide body is worth the AWD even if you dont need it
Last, dont over think it. Buy it, drive and enjoy. If you get bored sell it and get another. It's not like getting married.
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The C4S will be a tad heavier feeling in the front but feel much more planted in turns. Some like the C2S so they can swing the rear around. I drove both and got the 4S. It is noticeable in twisty roads. If its just a DD commuter car, then you won't really feel it.
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Just got my C2S last week. It is extraordinary. So happy I did! I'm afraid I don't have much of a comparison, as I recently drove a '69 911T (a piece of glorious machinery, but very different animal), and a 964 C4. So, no useful apples-to-apples 2 vs. 4. But all amazing. Would love any of them. But I'm super glad I got my 05 997 C2. Suits me perfectly. I just love the feeling of being pushed from behind with no pull. Your experience may be different. Dude, it's a Porsche, you can't go wrong! Totally agree with 996AE. Your heart will speak to you when you drive them. Enjoy and take a break from driving whichever you pick to let us know!!!
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The C4S is 8 hour drive away so I'll have to see if I can find another local one that I can drive. Highly unlikely I would need the C4S here as this is not a DD, just a weekend car to drive in the hills and potentially some infrequent track use.
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Originally Posted by 996AE
Simple
Drive them both
One will speak to you
If you dont need AWD buy the C2S
Or, like some the wide body is worth the AWD even if you dont need it
Last, dont over think it. Buy it, drive and enjoy. If you get bored sell it and get another. It's not like getting married.
Drive them both
One will speak to you
If you dont need AWD buy the C2S
Or, like some the wide body is worth the AWD even if you dont need it
Last, dont over think it. Buy it, drive and enjoy. If you get bored sell it and get another. It's not like getting married.
T
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When I was looking I wanted the C4S, I just like the butt better. I think it will visually age better to me. I ended up with a C2S though since I couldn't find a Tip I wanted in a C4s.
Are they the same year? If you don't care visually between the two then get the one that is best cared for. Hopefully also that would be the newer one.
You do need to drive both, you'll know. Also it would have saved two weeks of agony.
Are they the same year? If you don't care visually between the two then get the one that is best cared for. Hopefully also that would be the newer one.
You do need to drive both, you'll know. Also it would have saved two weeks of agony.
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Most of the time the C4S is pushing from the rear, but if the sensors think it’s needed power will go to the front as well. In the 997.2 it can go 100 percent to the front but I’ve never made mine do that yet. It’s pretty seamless. It would be neat to datalog thst and see what it’s up to.
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All of these responses are spot on. Like Chiro, I'm a rookie, only in my C2S for 7 months. Best 7 months of my life.
Stop pondering and pull the trigger, either of these cars are going to give you goosebumps.
Stop pondering and pull the trigger, either of these cars are going to give you goosebumps.
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Try and drive the 4S soon, otherwise one of them will sell and it will make the choice easier for you!
As many have said you can't really go wrong with either.
If you live in a cold/wet/snowy place, the C4S might be more surefooted all-year round.
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If you live in a cold/wet/snowy place, the C4S might be more surefooted all-year round.
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Thanks everyone for the quick advice.... it's helped get me over the hump and I've decided to go with the C2S.... oh wait... is that an E92 M3 for $15k less?... or what about that 997 turbo for just $15k more? ... damnit!
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I'm stuck. I have two excellent well cared for 997.1 cars I'm looking at and I can't make up my mind. It has gotten so bad that I don't think I've actually done one ounce of real work in a week (or two), it is affecting my sleep and it is driving my family crazy. The choice is simply between a 997.1 C2S or a C4S. Same price. Both Sport Plus. Both Manuals. Mileage within 10k miles (higher on the C4S). Color is even similar (Arctic vs Carrera GT Silver) ... etc etc.
The C2S has adaptive sport seats, full leather, classic Carrera wheels, and the gundo mod.
The C4S has supple leather seats, nice aftermarket wheels (HRE or knockoffs), short shift kit, tint and a protective paint coating
I've read every article and watched every Youtube video on C4S vs C2S on handling and while I understand that the C4S will feel a little heavier on turn and more planted will I ever really notice?
Be my conscious and whisper in my ear what to do!!!!!
The C2S has adaptive sport seats, full leather, classic Carrera wheels, and the gundo mod.
The C4S has supple leather seats, nice aftermarket wheels (HRE or knockoffs), short shift kit, tint and a protective paint coating
I've read every article and watched every Youtube video on C4S vs C2S on handling and while I understand that the C4S will feel a little heavier on turn and more planted will I ever really notice?
Be my conscious and whisper in my ear what to do!!!!!