'11 C2S or ’10 C4S. Which would you choose? Same price, all else basically equal.
11-10-2012, 08:43 PM
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Thanks for all your feedback. The split response is actually helpful. It tells me that I can’t make a poor decision.
I drove both cars today. I must say that the test drive didn't help my decision making. Both cars were pretty similar and awesome.
The 4S may have been more tame and the 2S may have been more like a go cart with a 385hp engine. Both were very fast. (I prefer more tame, but can't say I felt too much of a difference in handling. I tested them about 3 hours apart and not back to back.)
There was road noise from the 4S tires on the highway, but not the side roads. The 2S tires were quiet. Both engines and exhaust hummed (growled) perfectly. Is this road/ tire noise normal?
The 4S has the invisible adhesive/ "bra" on the front and also comes with and extra set of winter tires (not wheels) included with our agreed upon price. The 2S has neither.
The 2S has Turbo II wheels which I prefer; the 4S has CS II wheels.
The 4S was driven by an older gentleman who seemed to take pristine care of it. The 2S was driven by the sales manager. However, I think they may have also used it as a demo once in a while.
I drove both cars today. I must say that the test drive didn't help my decision making. Both cars were pretty similar and awesome.
The 4S may have been more tame and the 2S may have been more like a go cart with a 385hp engine. Both were very fast. (I prefer more tame, but can't say I felt too much of a difference in handling. I tested them about 3 hours apart and not back to back.)
There was road noise from the 4S tires on the highway, but not the side roads. The 2S tires were quiet. Both engines and exhaust hummed (growled) perfectly. Is this road/ tire noise normal?
The 4S has the invisible adhesive/ "bra" on the front and also comes with and extra set of winter tires (not wheels) included with our agreed upon price. The 2S has neither.
The 2S has Turbo II wheels which I prefer; the 4S has CS II wheels.
The 4S was driven by an older gentleman who seemed to take pristine care of it. The 2S was driven by the sales manager. However, I think they may have also used it as a demo once in a while.
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11-10-2012, 10:11 PM
#23
Drifting
Based on your test drive, it appears your decision is made then! The C4S is a the no-brainer for you:
1) better deal
2) invisible bra
3) pristine conditions
4) extra set of winter tires
Drawback:
1) tire road noise
But as rodsky pointed out, that "drawback" is all about the tire compound selection... Tire Rack reviews are pretty good when selecting new tires. I also appreciate the views on this board.
C4S it is! Enjoy....
-B
1) better deal
2) invisible bra
3) pristine conditions
4) extra set of winter tires
Drawback:
1) tire road noise
But as rodsky pointed out, that "drawback" is all about the tire compound selection... Tire Rack reviews are pretty good when selecting new tires. I also appreciate the views on this board.
C4S it is! Enjoy....
-B
11-11-2012, 08:24 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
C4S with all the extras. I would also consider resale value down the road, but may not matter if you plan on keeping it for the long haul
11-11-2012, 12:18 PM
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Thanks for all your feedback. The split response is actually helpful. It tells me that I can’t make a poor decision.
I drove both cars today. I must say that the test drive didn't help my decision making. Both cars were pretty similar and awesome.
The 4S may have been more tame and the 2S may have been more like a go cart with a 385hp engine. Both were very fast. (I prefer more tame, but can't say I felt too much of a difference in handling. I tested them about 3 hours apart and not back to back.)
There was road noise from the 4S tires on the highway, but not the side roads. The 2S tires were quiet. Both engines and exhaust hummed (growled) perfectly. Is this road/ tire noise normal?
The 4S has the invisible adhesive/ "bra" on the front and also comes with and extra set of winter tires (not wheels) included with our agreed upon price. The 2S has neither.
The 2S has Turbo II wheels which I prefer; the 4S has CS II wheels.
The 4S was driven by an older gentleman who seemed to take pristine care of it. The 2S was driven by the sales manager. However, I think they may have also used it as a demo once in a while.
I drove both cars today. I must say that the test drive didn't help my decision making. Both cars were pretty similar and awesome.
The 4S may have been more tame and the 2S may have been more like a go cart with a 385hp engine. Both were very fast. (I prefer more tame, but can't say I felt too much of a difference in handling. I tested them about 3 hours apart and not back to back.)
There was road noise from the 4S tires on the highway, but not the side roads. The 2S tires were quiet. Both engines and exhaust hummed (growled) perfectly. Is this road/ tire noise normal?
The 4S has the invisible adhesive/ "bra" on the front and also comes with and extra set of winter tires (not wheels) included with our agreed upon price. The 2S has neither.
The 2S has Turbo II wheels which I prefer; the 4S has CS II wheels.
The 4S was driven by an older gentleman who seemed to take pristine care of it. The 2S was driven by the sales manager. However, I think they may have also used it as a demo once in a while.
The ownership item would sway me to the CS4 all else equal. Not sure about the value proposition, but this might be leaning towards the 4.
While wheels shouldn't be a determine factor, it's always a possibility one gets stuck on a certain favorite. This could be an added hassle switching out for some. I think CSII suit the .2 cars better but that's my view.
11-11-2012, 04:30 PM
#29
Drifting
Buy the owner not the car. My vote is now definitely for the C4S. Now if you don't keep your cars for a long time then it really does not matter. Beware that when tires are getting close to
needing replacement then the road noise is that much magnified. Tires are a big ticket item so keep that it mind when it comes to your overall purchase price.
needing replacement then the road noise is that much magnified. Tires are a big ticket item so keep that it mind when it comes to your overall purchase price.
11-11-2012, 07:35 PM
#30
Looks like a happy choice to make, and you may already have made it. I've owned both though, and for what it is worth, I'd say I liked the look of the wide body but preferred the C2S driving experience.
