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They tend to have a few more options fitted than the C2S I found.
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What version of the 997 is the best model to go for on a £45k budget? 2S or 4s? Other than 4wd are there any other major differences? Any major reliability issues to look out for? What are the main differences between Gen 1 and Gen 2 cars?
@ £45k you're looking at gen2 anyway, dismiss the gen1 unless you want to spend a lot less.
4s has wide body and smaller front boot. That's it. Except for a IMO very different driving experience. Try both, I prefer the S and I have a gen2 S.
Gen2 have no major reliability issues and at that money you can get one from OPC with 2yrs of Porsche warranty for worry free motoring.
Edited by f1ashgordon on Saturday 13th September 22:27
You can't really go wrong with the Gen2 C4S. It's a bit less sharp at the front end, but wins for looks with the wide body and the red stripe across the back. They tend to have a few more options fitted than the C2S I found.
The Gen2 AWD is not too intrusive and you only get to hear the front kicking in on rare occasions. You get the locking rear diff on the C4S.
MPG is a bit better on the C2S if that matters. :-)
pistonuser said:
hugedouche said:
Blowfish said:
What version of the 997 is the best model to go for on a £45k budget?
997.1 turbo.
+1
+2 and that's what I did
Blowfish said:
What are the running costs like on a Turbo compared to a 2S?
Bizarrely, from my experience, the Turbo is cheaper to insure, and does about 20% better fuel economy than the S/GTS models.
Servicing I don't think is wildly different, intervals are the same etc.
MrTickle said:
Bizarrely, from my experience, the Turbo is cheaper to insure, and does about 20% better fuel economy than the S/GTS models.
Servicing I don't think is wildly different, intervals are the same etc.
Oh.. and +3
911 coupe with manual gearbox:
Either 997.1 turbo if you like turbo cars - robust, performance and it's a turbo.
Or a 997.2 C2S if you like N/a cars - manual, 2wd, 911 coupes always hold their appeal.
+4 I'd pick the turbo!
Gen 2 C2S.
You don't need 4WD so why carry around that extra weight all year?
Turbo if you want a car that sounds like a turd and is pointlessly fast for our roads...
Had a Gen 1 Turbo and have a Gen 2 C4S. For me, the latter is a much nicer car to drive. For some, saying they have a Turbo is a big plus, but unless you plan on turning it into a weapon, you have to live with a dull engine note.
I also think the C4S is a better looking car than the Turbo; the same body but without the fussy addenda.
As i'm not a long standing 'Porsche person', i liked the 4WD for the initial front end bite. It is a very nicely balanced car and it is no surprise it is faster than the 2S on track in the wet AND dry.
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
It depends on personal taste. I agree with all those who said Gen.1 Turbo after all that's what I have. However the chap above makes some good points about the noise being a big part of the experience when you drive. Also for all but the most speed crazy, the NA 911 would be enough grunt. I'd say drive them all, and take it from there. If you can though, drive the Turbo last, because otherwise you will think there is something wrong with the NA cars afterwards!
g7jhp said:
911 coupe with manual gearbox:
Either 997.1 turbo if you like turbo cars - robust, performance and it's a turbo.
Or a 997.2 C2S if you like N/a cars - manual, 2wd, 911 coupes always hold their appeal.
+4 I'd pick the turbo!
+5 The best 997 for £45k IMO is the Turbo, Gen1 only on your budget, and as already said by another poster, "That's what I did"
HOWEVER.......don't underestimate how big a step change the Gen2 cars are, better in every way, in some areas dramatically so, you must not buy until you've driven both.
hondansx said:
Had a Gen 1 Turbo and have a Gen 2 C4S. For me, the latter is a much nicer car to drive. For some, saying they have a Turbo is a big plus, but unless you plan on turning it into a weapon, you have to live with a dull engine note.
I also think the C4S is a better looking car than the Turbo; the same body but without the fussy addenda.
As i'm not a long standing 'Porsche person', i liked the 4WD for the initial front end bite. It is a very nicely balanced car and it is no surprise it is faster than the 2S on track in the wet AND dry.
I STRONGLY suspect the "nicer to drive" is down to Gen2 improvements, or did you drive a Gen2 Turbo?
4S, best looking 997 bar none??
Could well be..
Edited by FeelingLucky on Monday 15th September 18:10
hondansx said:
Had a Gen 1 Turbo and have a Gen 2 C4S. For me, the latter is a much nicer car to drive. For some, saying they have a Turbo is a big plus, but unless you plan on turning it into a weapon, you have to live with a dull engine note.
I also think the C4S is a better looking car than the Turbo; the same body but without the fussy addenda.
As i'm not a long standing 'Porsche person', i liked the 4WD for the initial front end bite. It is a very nicely balanced car and it is no surprise it is faster than the 2S on track in the wet AND dry.
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
Goregeous and gorgeous!
Personally I'd go for the 2WD Carerra S, that ought to keep you on your toes in the wet
stuno1 said:
Magic919 said:
About 20% smaller.
Ok wow. That's quite substantial. The a has the flared arches as well doesn't it?
Its not as bad as it sounds, I hardly noticed the difference on the turbo.
For longer trips a roof-box does the job.
MrTickle said:
FeelingLucky said:
No, and No.
£55k will get you a CatD
s
t, you are kidding me, I sold my mint 12K mile GTS for £50K last year!
He must be. I've seen plenty at around £50k that definitely weren't CatD!
hondansx said:
Had a Gen 1 Turbo and have a Gen 2 C4S. For me, the latter is a much nicer car to drive. For some, saying they have a Turbo is a big plus, but unless you plan on turning it into a weapon, you have to live with a dull engine note.
I also think the C4S is a better looking car than the Turbo; the same body but without the fussy addenda.
As i'm not a long standing 'Porsche person', i liked the 4WD for the initial front end bite. It is a very nicely balanced car and it is no surprise it is faster than the 2S on track in the wet AND dry.
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
Edited by hondansx on Monday 15th September 13:36
I love this picture. Here's my one in the same colour, with the same beautiful ass (in my view).
anonymous said:
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The Porsche car is a Turbo!
It makes me quite suspicious when people write that a Cat D car had "very minor" damage. Insurance companies write off £80k cars with very minor damage and sell them to the owner, do they? I genuinely don't know, but sounds unlikely.
hugedouche said:
997.1 turbo.
+ 6 997.1tt mt I did it a few weeks ago and can't believe it, is amazing !!!! In fact have to wind the windows down under acceleration to hear the sound better, sound could be louder at lower revs, but is kinda nice being able to drive down some roads low key
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