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YOUR RESEARCHIs it worth going for a C4S over a C4??
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have a point, it is probably a case of premuim price for no significant tangible gain.
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I suggest you test drive both then make up your own mind.
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Hi, whats the general feeling......for weekend use on roads only, is it really worth going for a C4S over a standard C4?
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Hi, whats the general feeling......for weekend use on roads only, is it really worth going for a C4S over a standard C4?
I prefer the look of the S, but not so much as to mean I dont like the standard, so that does not really come into it for me.
I have also looked around but could not easily locate full details of the performance differences, so if anyone knows them it would be useful.
Thanks.
4S is very slightly heavier, but may be a fraction quicker round corners with the wider track? So performance-wise the difference is negligible.
Personally I would go narrow body (and did) for two reasons:
I don't think the premium is worth it just for slightly wider rear wheelarches.
I struggled to park and then get in and out of the NB in tight spaces (especially in our road) and can't see the point of making it harder than it already is...
Finally, I bet you'll kerb the rears on an 'S' at least once before you realise just how much wider the track is than the front :wink:
Test drove a 2, then the 4S. Looks, handling and performace led me to buy a 4S. Now that prices are low there's no real premium anymore, negotaite hard and you'll get the car you want at the price you want tp pay. The 4S drive is awesome under every condition.
I suggest you test drive both then make up your own mind. Try and choose a rainy day and you'll be convinced after the first high speed bend!
Good luck :thumb:
hmmm,
Think I have to make a comment!! Not that I will be biased of course. The C4S is the best looking of the 996 range me thinks
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The lower suspension and the turbo brakes are a very nice addition. However Jeremy Clarkson and Wattie!!! have a point, it is probably a case of premuim price for no significant tangible gain.
Don't think you will curb your alloys though!!! My alloys are prefect!!
Basically as the market is good, take your time drive the two derivatives and see what you think. Enjoy the search, plenty of great examples of the C4 and C4S out there.
Alan.
Oops
Thought this was a 993 thread - that will teach me to read the header first!
Styling is a personal thing, but I'm not a fan of facelift 996 styling - period. In particular I don't like the turbo body I'm afraid, so I would go 997 from my pre-facelift 996 (and I only like them with aerokit)
I agree that the 4S looks stunning (alan's car is very nice + love the wheels they really suit the car) etc etc but personally i prefer the standard narrow body car as its more pure 911 aswell as a bit more subtle IMO
996C4S Coupe and 996GT2's are the nicest 996's you can buy(IMO).....but whatever you do, don't get these two variants mixed-up :thumb:
Buy the 4S you will be very happy with it.....as some late year high spec 996 cars are now up to £10k cheaper than the early 997 4S !
In other words the 996 C4S is currently a 911 bargain!
