996 C4S

[kris wood]

What are the differences between the standard C4 and C4S?

Thanks

[Roadrunner]

C4S is wide bodied, weighs more, has turbo brakes, lot of vents etc, but no extra power. As a result it's a bit OTT and slower than a standard Carrera 2. Some people like it as it looks like a Turbo though.

[ninja_eli]

Also, the C4S has sound pack option, stainless steel, door sills, turbo look alloys, electric drivers seat, lowered suspension, porsche stability control. I think if you want the extras, the C4S is better value for money than the C4.

[kris wood]

Thanks for that. I was leaning towards a C2 as the lower weight and RWD only appeals to me but wanted to check what the C4S was all about. Also, I haven't excluded a 993tt either yet as it would seem feasible that one could be picked up for a similar price to a newish 996 C2. I am test driving a boxster S this week so will see how that goes but I think that the Cerb has got to be swopped for a 911.

[domster]

I reckon you will squeeze into a RHD 993TT for your money - there should even be one or two floating around the main dealer network, so Porsche Finance may be able to help.

After the Cerb, I can't help thinking this is the best bet.

Domster
PS If you can stretch your budget by a few more pounds, a little birdy told me that a rare 993 Turbo S (450 bhp) is arriving at Northway Porsche soon. V exclusive and as quick as any Tuscan or Cerb 4.5.

[ninja_eli]

I think Lee could tell you a thing or two about the 996 C4S as he had one, albeit for a couple of weeks before he got the turbo!

He might still have the C4S for sale.

[Lee77]

quote:
I think Lee could tell you a thing or two about the 996 C4S as he had one, albeit for a couple of weeks before he got the turbo!

He might still have the C4S for sale.

I certainly did, very good car too.. wait for one of these is between 18mths and 2years, you can get them now but will pay well over list.

Cheers

Lee.

[kris wood]

quote:
a little birdy told me that a rare 993 Turbo S (450 bhp) is arriving at Northway Porsche soon. V exclusive and as quick as any Tuscan or Cerb 4.5.

Very interesting, might look into this. Still got to get rid of the Cerb but its goes on brokeridge at a Tiv dealer this week for a very reasonable price so with a bit of luck I will soon be free to buy a 911.

[domster]

The Turbo S is coming in from one of Ray Northway's mates and is a bit special - privileged information and well-worth acting on, so fingers x-ed re disposal of the Cerb :-)

[kris wood]

Do Northway have a web site?

Cheers

[domster]

yes, at www.northwayporsche.co.uk if I remember, but this car is *coming in* and isn't on the website yet. It is worth chatting to Ray himself if you are serious. His number is 01734 714333.

Rgds
Domster

[kris wood]

Thanks Domster, checked out their site and obviously they are a specialist which is perfect and in Reading which is even better for me. I will have a chat with Ray.

Cheers, Kris

>> Edited by kris wood on Tuesday 21st May 09:45

[bennno]

if somebody wants a very special Carrera 4S, then i know that the chap that owns Tognola engineering (porsche specialists in Datchet) was selling his own car...nice dk blue, very special S with a RS 3.8L engine.

only done about 12k miles as well

Bennno