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Hi I am new to Porsche and was wondering wether to go for a late 996 4s or early 997s. Manual or auto? Any thoughts would be great Many thanks in advance
Manual 997 S if both cars are in the same condition.
If this is a 996 C4S with 40k miles and for sale at 911 Virgin or similar vs a 997 S on ebay with 100k miles and hasn't been serviced correctly, then 996
davek_964 said:
Magic919 said:
Manual 996 C4S. I wouldn't buy a Gen 1 997.
Why?
Doesn't like nice interiors, pretty looks, more speed and better reviews ;-)
For the same price then a 997, but like for like they're ~£5k more than a 996 C4S. Looks wise I'd say it's a tie, better front end on the 997 and better back end on the 996 C4S.
996 C4S is less likely to depreciate. Much though I love my 996.1, I could be tempted by a 997.1 in your position.
Either way, it would be manual only.
997.1 3.6 non s on 18inch wheels. Pure 911, sweet chassis, less IMS issues/risk than the 3.8S
996 C4S is also a great drive and to many looks like a "future classic" of the non GT 996 range. Stands out more than 997 (particularly in silver). One of the best PSE's if it has one.
You cannot go wrong (with well looked after version of either). Look at and drive both and pick the one that does more for you and suits your budget.
mollytherocker said:
996 C4S tip cab with savannah interior. Lush.
Minus the tiptronic bit, if the car was midnight blue with a sand colour interior, I think it would look nice
Although much nicer in a 997
Edited by fastgerman on Thursday 19th February 09:55
Flashman65 said:
Here is my new toy ! Thanks again for advice
Yep that looks really nice, I like the 996 C4s but that does look better, the aero kit really sets it off.
I hope you enjoy it.
Flashman65 said:
Here is my new toy ! Thanks again for advice
Nice,
i have C2s which is silver and aero kitted. In process of changing front lip to standard GT3 black on due to it scraping on most speed bumps
Hi all,
I am looking to buy my first 911 and have also been looking for reviews on the 996 4S V 997 C2S.
I was about to buy a 996 4S but the seller changed his mind and since have been impressed by the looks of the newer 997 c2S.
Both cars look the part in their own way but my main concern is reliability. I have read various good and bad reviews for both but still don't know what way to go.
I have about 22k, which I think would by a really good 996 or an early 997 with higher miles. Unfortunately I don't think it will allow me something like the fab 997 with the aero kit bought by Flashman.
Hi All
Almost back into Pork ownership, had two before and used to hang around this forum back in 2000-2008 ! Can't believe its been that long... Probably why I had to ask for a password reset
Also been going through this dilemma, 996 c4s or 997c4s.... Love both, and was prepared to spend at top end for a well sorted 996, but once I got up to £25k, budget creep took hold, and another £5k has secured me an incredibly well specced 997.1 c4s manual coupe
Picking up on Easter Saturday
Ps Flashman....she's a beauty ,
Pps : shame they waited till gen 2 to put the reflector back
But still has a lovely bum, even wider than the 996 c4s
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