Is this 997.1 C4 worth it?
02-09-2018, 04:47 PM
#16
You may need to get it coded to the car by a Porsche dealer.
That being said, check the threads here about upgrading the radio. For less than $500 you can get a modern head-unit which will be way better than that PCM system.
02-09-2018, 04:59 PM
#17
That car looks like solid buy, nothing wrong with a clean base car, and that is more than a fair starting price. But if you didn't enjoy the driving keep looking, the tiptronic is a solid transmission, PDK is even better and sharper.
02-09-2018, 05:03 PM
#18
Pass
if your budget allows get a 997.2 S for another 10-15k more. You will have a hard(er) time selling that someday and in the end when you sell the 997.2 the $ factor will most likely be better on 997.2....997.2s with stick or PDK is much more desireable and a much better car in my opinion - all boils down to what’s important to you and what you want out of the car(daily driver, track car, weekend warrior)
02-09-2018, 05:17 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
02-09-2018, 06:18 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
You guys bring up a good point about resale value. I'm buying this car as a daily driver with no intentions of selling it, not any time soon if it treats me right. My budget is within this car's price range so a 997.2 is not realistic for me unfortunately. I do realize at some point I will need to sell the car (150k + miles later) but if I can get 40-50% of my money back, I will be a happy camper. 
Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
02-09-2018, 06:28 PM
#22
You guys bring up a good point about resale value. I'm buying this car as a daily driver with no intentions of selling it, not any time soon if it treats me right. My budget is within this car's price range so a 997.2 is not realistic for me unfortunately. I do realize at some point I will need to sell the car (150k + miles) but if I can get 40-50% of my money back, I will be a happy camper. Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
02-09-2018, 06:37 PM
#23
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You guys bring up a good point about resale value. I'm buying this car as a daily driver with no intentions of selling it, not any time soon if it treats me right. My budget is within this car's price range so a 997.2 is not realistic for me unfortunately. I do realize at some point I will need to sell the car (150k + miles later) but if I can get 40-50% of my money back, I will be a happy camper. Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
Is this realistic or am I dreaming?
02-13-2018, 05:27 PM
#24
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Update: the owner is out of town so I'm still waiting for him to get back so we can negotiate on the price.
Quick question; is there a difference with the engine or options between the 2006 - 2008 models?
Quick question; is there a difference with the engine or options between the 2006 - 2008 models?
02-13-2018, 06:19 PM
#25
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Nothing significant. 2009 was a change in engine, lighting, and PCM.
02-13-2018, 07:39 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Thanks for your input, yup I'm aware that starting from 2009 they introduced the DFI non IMS bearing engine. I wish I had a budget for these models.
I thought these cars are evolving and gets better each year? So absolutely no changes from 06' to 08'?? That's really disappointing.
I thought these cars are evolving and gets better each year? So absolutely no changes from 06' to 08'?? That's really disappointing.
02-13-2018, 08:12 PM
#27
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Thanks for your input, yup I'm aware that starting from 2009 they introduced the DFI non IMS bearing engine. I wish I had a budget for these models.
I thought these csrnsors) evolving and gets better each year? So absolutely no changes from 06' to 08'?? That's really disappointing.
I thought these csrnsors) evolving and gets better each year? So absolutely no changes from 06' to 08'?? That's really disappointing.
They rolled out additional models throughout the generation lifecycle, like the Turbo and Targas, but didn't really change the already released ones until the mid-cycle refresh ('09), and that's pretty much the model they follow today.
02-16-2018, 08:49 PM
#28
If the car is what you want as far as model and options, id just work on the price.
If literally the only issue is the nav screen, thats a VERY simple fix. You can even swap in a new updated HU for a 150 bucks or so plus the cost of the HU.
I was able to fetch an 07 997S with similar miles for 36K I believe and it had the turbo wheels and aero package... sticker was 109K MSRP.
If you could come in around 32K for that car I think youd be in a better spot.
Mike
If literally the only issue is the nav screen, thats a VERY simple fix. You can even swap in a new updated HU for a 150 bucks or so plus the cost of the HU.
I was able to fetch an 07 997S with similar miles for 36K I believe and it had the turbo wheels and aero package... sticker was 109K MSRP.
If you could come in around 32K for that car I think youd be in a better spot.
Mike
Thank you for all the inputs gentlemen. Just to be clear this car is a 2008 C4, I wish it was a C4S! Here are my personal Pro's and Con's about this car.
The Cons: Tiptronic, even though I prefer 6sp manual but a tiptronic would not be the end of the world for me
Broken screen, can easily be replace with OEM or aftermarket. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Base model with no options
The Pros: The body and paint is in great shape
The interior is very clean and no visible wear or scuff
No leaks underneath motor, runs very smooth
Low mileage
Is a C4 with the wide body, this is my most favorite part of the car
The Cons: Tiptronic, even though I prefer 6sp manual but a tiptronic would not be the end of the world for me
Broken screen, can easily be replace with OEM or aftermarket. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Base model with no options
The Pros: The body and paint is in great shape
The interior is very clean and no visible wear or scuff
No leaks underneath motor, runs very smooth
Low mileage
Is a C4 with the wide body, this is my most favorite part of the car
02-17-2018, 02:34 AM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
You can find 2009 for around 40k. It has better engine, better PCM, probably PDK or manual. And regardless of what some people say tiptronic is NOWHERE close to PDK. I had all 3 : manual, tip and my current one is 2010 s with PDK . imho the best transmission ever made
02-17-2018, 12:24 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
33k is a very fair offer for the seller, I would not go higher than that. Good luck!