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Before any purchase of a MkI, IMO you have to test drive a MkII.
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I am linteresting in buying a 996 4S model. I understand the engine was enlarged in 2002 along with some other changes in the mechanics. I found one interesting 2001 with the GT kit option I like. But should I hold out for the 2002 to get the extra power? I do a lot of DEs but I prefer the modern design of the 996 over the earlier models. Has one engine or the other proven to be more reliable? Anything else I need to watch out on this model? Thanks Larry
I am pretty sure the 4S model was introduced in 2002, so it is only available with the face-lift and 3.6L engine.
The 3.6L introduced in the post 2002 models has more low end torque as well as 20 more HP, it should be more reliable than the 3.4L, but RMS could still be an issue I believe.
There were many improvements in 2002, including the availability of the C4S. The problems of the various engines are well documented here.
STFF, and you'll find plenty of information.
..996's diffs from a MkI (09 to 01) and Mk II..
I had a 01 for a short period, and then an 02 from then and still now: Huge difference to my feeling.
The biggest of all is IMO the VarioCAm plus.
OK, as said above, you have 20 more HP, but, the biggies is that feeling that you have power all over the RPM position ! The engine is much more torquey.
Before any purchase of a MkI, IMO you have to test drive a MkII.
On the side benefits, you will get a glove box (in Mk1 : niente, keep your stuff in you pockets !!) and if it is a Cab, you have a solid glass ..instead plastics !
From the outside, on Mk1 ..you will have the headlights of a Boxter, while on MkII you have the headlights of a "Turbo" !
..Get Excellence of Septemper, the "market review is about 996 (and 997) !
..my 2 cents !
I had both an 01 C4 and the 04 C4S cab at the same time. So I drove them both frequently.
The 01 was lighter and more nimble, but the large improvements and styling of the C4S are definitely worth the extra money.
Larry, buy mine of course!! My '04 has 3450 miles and is completely as new. I have ads on the PCA, Rennlist and Autotrader sites. Email me at
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if you're interested and want the best. You won't find a more perfect, or lower mileage 4S out there than mine. Here's the Autotrader ad!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
996 C4S is 02 to 05 only, widebody only, 3.6L only (makes the same power as the standard 02+ Carrera, ~320bhp, but weighs a bit more due to the body, brakes and AWD).
The previous C4 car is narrowbody only, 3.4L only.
If the car is going to see a lot of track, I think you should seriously consider testing a GT3 at today's prices, they are famously bulletproof at the motor/trans, and very very fast. Also drive a well set up 99-01 Carrera 2 like Ahmet's before making a decision.
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