First test drive tomorrow
01-29-2011, 02:31 PM
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Hi;
Finally starting the process with some test drives scheduled for tomorrow (it better not snow !). Hoping to take a C, CS, C4S, and GTS out tomorrow. Based on the near obsessive reading I've been doing, I'm thinking that the C4S or the GTS will be the one I end up with. The car is going to be used as a second car, mostly for weekend and fun (2 kids for the backseats, so no GT3). I've searched a bit, but if anyone has any additional advice or recommendations to give, please let me know. I'm also wondering what kind of discounts I can expect off of MSRP.
Thanks !
Finally starting the process with some test drives scheduled for tomorrow (it better not snow !). Hoping to take a C, CS, C4S, and GTS out tomorrow. Based on the near obsessive reading I've been doing, I'm thinking that the C4S or the GTS will be the one I end up with. The car is going to be used as a second car, mostly for weekend and fun (2 kids for the backseats, so no GT3). I've searched a bit, but if anyone has any additional advice or recommendations to give, please let me know. I'm also wondering what kind of discounts I can expect off of MSRP.
Thanks !
i think you will like gts if you do intend to buy one.
01-29-2011, 05:41 PM
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Well, that didn't go as planned.
I had my frown on, test drove a CS cab. Great car, was very happy. Test drove a similarly equipped C4S coupe and lost the ability to frown. Was going to take a GTS out, but it's RWD, and I really liked the way the C4S handled corners (could be partially in my head, but there was some snow here and there, and the ground was mostly wet (I'm in the northeast)). The C4S had me.
So... I put a deposit on a C4S, and got a March allocation, which is just in time for when I wanted it. The three weeks of obsessing over option configurations nearly paid off, although I have a few days until we're in production lock I think. There wasn't much wiggle room on price as it was a custom build and not off the floor, but I am exceedingly happy now.
I had my frown on, test drove a CS cab. Great car, was very happy. Test drove a similarly equipped C4S coupe and lost the ability to frown. Was going to take a GTS out, but it's RWD, and I really liked the way the C4S handled corners (could be partially in my head, but there was some snow here and there, and the ground was mostly wet (I'm in the northeast)). The C4S had me.
So... I put a deposit on a C4S, and got a March allocation, which is just in time for when I wanted it. The three weeks of obsessing over option configurations nearly paid off, although I have a few days until we're in production lock I think. There wasn't much wiggle room on price as it was a custom build and not off the floor, but I am exceedingly happy now.
01-29-2011, 06:06 PM
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If you're completely new to a 911, then you will probably like the C4 better--more sure footed in the wet stuff. (But, in time, you will come over to the 2-WD side!)
01-29-2011, 08:43 PM
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^^^ totally agree with Dan above.
I was new to the 911 in 2009 and bought a new C4S - love it, great DD, loaded with options, luxurious - great in the wet. As I became more comfortable with the car itself and did track events, the RWD won me over, no question. I now have a GT3 as well! If someone would make me choose one right now it would be the RWD. When the GTS was first introduced I thought it was the dumbest thing ever. I was wrong. If I was in the market for a naturally aspirated P-car now and I did't want a GT3, the GTS would be my choice. That's my opinion only. Great choice on the C4S. I've had mine for 2 years now and have had no issues - the wide body look with the reflector in the back is stunning. Short of a 911 turbo, I think it is the best daily driver 911.
I was new to the 911 in 2009 and bought a new C4S - love it, great DD, loaded with options, luxurious - great in the wet. As I became more comfortable with the car itself and did track events, the RWD won me over, no question. I now have a GT3 as well! If someone would make me choose one right now it would be the RWD. When the GTS was first introduced I thought it was the dumbest thing ever. I was wrong. If I was in the market for a naturally aspirated P-car now and I did't want a GT3, the GTS would be my choice. That's my opinion only. Great choice on the C4S. I've had mine for 2 years now and have had no issues - the wide body look with the reflector in the back is stunning. Short of a 911 turbo, I think it is the best daily driver 911.
01-29-2011, 08:45 PM
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Well, that didn't go as planned.
I had my frown on, test drove a CS cab. Great car, was very happy. Test drove a similarly equipped C4S coupe and lost the ability to frown. Was going to take a GTS out, but it's RWD, and I really liked the way the C4S handled corners (could be partially in my head, but there was some snow here and there, and the ground was mostly wet (I'm in the northeast)). The C4S had me.
So... I put a deposit on a C4S, and got a March allocation, which is just in time for when I wanted it. The three weeks of obsessing over option configurations nearly paid off, although I have a few days until we're in production lock I think. There wasn't much wiggle room on price as it was a custom build and not off the floor, but I am exceedingly happy now.
I had my frown on, test drove a CS cab. Great car, was very happy. Test drove a similarly equipped C4S coupe and lost the ability to frown. Was going to take a GTS out, but it's RWD, and I really liked the way the C4S handled corners (could be partially in my head, but there was some snow here and there, and the ground was mostly wet (I'm in the northeast)). The C4S had me.
So... I put a deposit on a C4S, and got a March allocation, which is just in time for when I wanted it. The three weeks of obsessing over option configurations nearly paid off, although I have a few days until we're in production lock I think. There wasn't much wiggle room on price as it was a custom build and not off the floor, but I am exceedingly happy now.
01-29-2011, 10:39 PM
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Specifically...
Hi
For those of you who want the details, the C4S was optioned as followed:
Meteor Grey Metallic
Black leather
Adaptive sport seats
PDK
Automatically dimming interior
Heated front seats
Dynamic cornering light
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Extended Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0
Park assist Rear
PASM SportsSuspension (- 20MM)
PDK 3-Spoke Sport Steeringwheel with Shift paddles
Guards red seat belts
Red stitching
So I have about 3 months of obsessing to do, which I'm looking forward to.
Any other advice ? Should I join PCA or any other groups ?
(btw, I'm really glad I found this forum - everyone has been very helpful, thank you all)
For those of you who want the details, the C4S was optioned as followed:
Meteor Grey Metallic
Black leather
Adaptive sport seats
PDK
Automatically dimming interior
Heated front seats
Dynamic cornering light
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Extended Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0
Park assist Rear
PASM SportsSuspension (- 20MM)
PDK 3-Spoke Sport Steeringwheel with Shift paddles
Guards red seat belts
Red stitching
So I have about 3 months of obsessing to do, which I'm looking forward to.
Any other advice ? Should I join PCA or any other groups ?
(btw, I'm really glad I found this forum - everyone has been very helpful, thank you all)
