Base Coupe Or 4S

When I option out a 2003 Carrera Coupe it came within $800 of a loaded 4S AWD. So, what would you do? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

What options did u finsh up with? What does the loaded 4S come with?

I'm with Bins....is the 4S a 2003 also?

I'd make the decision based on feel and handling rather than $ at that point.

If that close I take the C4S-better looking an better suspension. Killer looks baby!!! I recommend you test drive both and go with your "what makes your blood boil more?" theory. Both great cars. Regards and good luck. You have a great dilemma to decide : ). Mike

i struggled with the c4s vs c2 decision for several weeks. this decision is much harder because there are no c4s demos available! if you take into account the additional equipment included in the c4s the price difference becomes negligible. i chose the c4s because of its additional capabilities in the rain but i now also enjoy its increased grip even in dry weather. to me the feel is very similiar to a 996 turbo without the retro rockets! great fun with a large margin of safety. i have no regrets whatsoever regarding my decision to buy the c4s even though i'm sure i also would have loved the c2! that all dilemas could be like this! p.s. i think this decision would be harder for someone desiring a car with very few options because then the price difference could be up to $ 12k. this clearly doesn't apply to you. <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" />

When I was still waiting, there was a Guards Red/Black C2 Cab in the showroom that was optioned out and the MSRP was actually more than the C4S. It looked gorgeous. When the dealer saw my interest, he knocked off several $K's from the Cab MSRP, making it slighly cheaper than the C4S that still had 4 weeks to delivery. I waited for my C4S. I'm glad I did. One look at the "live" C4S, one drive, and I never looked back. Hope this helps. You'll have to flip the coin sometime. If you are disappointed with the choice the coin makes, you'll know to get the other one!

Not that it really matters much, but I have also heard that the C4S also holds its value somewhat better than the already good value a C2 maintains. Certainly, there are fewer of them.

Depends on what you intend to do with the car. For me, the C4S has some nicities, but the C2 has 400 lbs less. I would PAY MORE for that. COme to think of it, I think I am?!?! Ed X51/030/652....on order!

My guess would be that Porsche builds the C2 for the same reason Lexus builds a FWD RX300. I didn't say I knew what that reason was/is, but I personally would never own a FWD RX300, not even if they gave me one.

BTW, if performance is your thing, check out an Excellence mag back issue. They compared the C4S to the TT. For $40K less, you get a car that is just only fractions slower than the TT. The AWD, PSM, suspension upgrades, etc, do a lot. They didn't compare it to the C2, but you can draw your own conclusions.

Sounds like you could be better off with the c4s. You wont get much value from the extra options on th c2 on resell. c4s Retains value better.

I really appreciate all of the great comments and opinions here. I knew nothing of the C4S until joining this board a few days ago and it now seems to be the car for me. Someone mentioned there may be a back up on building C4S's. Does anyone know how long it will take to get one?

I ordered my 2002 C4S in March and it is currently scheduled for production. The dealer originaly told me it would be a June build, but now it might be a May build. Nonetheless, delivery is about a month after the production date, or so I was told. Best of luck with your purchase!

hey ohsixx what car did you decide on? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

I am going with the C4s. Now someone please tell me what the s stands for?

Superb, Sport, Stupendous, Sssss.... I have no idea. Must be something German. I doubt Super is a German word. Excellent choice, BTW. Congratulations!!!! Color? Options?

I am 90 percent sure it will be Speed Yellow with black leather, but still considering Guards Red with black. Actually, I will be very happy with either Yellow or Red. BTW, I am trying to time my ordering date so I will be sure to get a 2003. The dealer said the best time would be the middle of June. My wife fluent German. I am thinking of puting her up to calling the Porsche factory and asking some key questions. What would be nice to know? Of course, this is a big step for me. The most I have ever spent on a car is $53K, but I just feel I have to do it. Because I do not need to drive very much it will no doubt be a "garage queen". Thanks for everyones help. Mark

Great choice in colors. Yellow and red would really standout with a widebody. You may think about guards red/black more since I think it be easier to sell if that time happens. I heard mixed things about yellow but darn that's an awesome color too. I think you can't go wrong either way- both beautiful cars that makes me quite envious : ). Congrats. Mike

good choice,ohsixx. even though i love red and yellow you chould consider one of the newer metallic blue colors. there's no extra charge for metallic paint in c4s! <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> <img src="graemlins/wave.gif" border="0" alt="[byebye]" />

The C4S is a great choice. To be honest, if it had been out when I bought my 996TT I probably would have gone with it. The reason is that on the track I am not a good enough driver to extract the extra $30,000 of performance out of my car. On the road, there is no way to utilize all that power, trust me, I've tried. It is much better to dirve a slower car fast, than a fast car slow. As far as colors you really ouught to consider Orient Red as that I get a lot of compliments on my car as that it really shows off the lines.