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YOUR RESEARCHNew owner here '05 996 C4S
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Check for the BOSE demo CD, intro is in german ...
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I am now only siphoning information from the forum and have already scheduled my first mod: replacing the CDR23 with a Pioneer AVIC nav unit.
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Still getting used to it, configuring the different settings for different sources as each has its own setting.
Hi everyone,
Bought new to me 05 C4S with 9.7k miles full leather, Bose prem, htd seats, tip, 2 weeks ago. Always lusted after a P-car but had to make do with BMW's for many years.
I love it. What a ride! Looking to do some modest mods in time.
"welcome, looks like you settled for the right color.
It's a beaut!
Give us your initial impressions vs. BMW."
Let me try:
First I was surprised, shocked really, at the firmness of the ride right after picking it up especially over broken pavement and expansion joints.
Then I slowly got adjusted to it and began to really enjoy it.
Biggest differences noted: more control, you aim it and it goes there; no slop in the steering, none; Throttle tip-in is sweet especially compared to my latest BMW(335) with the annoying turbo lag. Brake modulation is exemplary.
Then the engine wail at WOT!!! I thought the 335 was nice but this is great, so addictive that I sometimes play no music in the car just to hear those pipes...
It sticks like glue in corners, any corner, stays in the chosen gear while cornering...
It looks great. I get in it for drives for no other reason than to drive it. Hard to believe it's an '05.
It is my DD and I'm looking forward to participating in autocrosses with PCA.
Beautiful C4S, enjoy!
Seems like more NJ guys on the board then metro dc where I am... You guys are just to far for me to drive and find others who love these cars.
Off topic - Ghana v. Australia kick off in seconds!!
Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I am now only siphoning information from the forum and have already scheduled my first mod: replacing the CDR23 with a Pioneer AVIC nav unit. I will post pics of the final product when completed.
05 c4s.... cream of the crop, very nice! Drive it like you stole it, but then again depending where in Montclair you are located....you are not far from stolen car capital.
Ummmm.... ok tick tock tick tock...hello.... it's already been over 1.5 hours... where's the pics?!?@!
Actually, you're missing the mandatory interior pics of the car, too! I believe you're also supposed to mention all the options that the car came with, etc. etc. etc...
Yes I know. I had to get it cleaned up first. Pics coming tom.
But as far as options go: tip, full leather, bi-xenons, Bose prem with CRD23, electric seats with mem. That's about it and yes those huge tires in the rear.
I kind of like the spartan'ness of it compared to my old 335i in which the headlights were auto, rear view mirror self dimming (I hated them as I couldn't see details behind me) comfort access (key in the pocket)...what a crock!
So many unnecessary things to go wrong eventually. I even disliked the start/stop button; what's wrong with turning a key?
Still getting used to it, configuring the different settings for different sources as each has its own setting.
It takes about 2 minutes to initialize. I'm a bit worried about the heat generated by the 2 Alpine amps in the trunk as there is little or no ventilation there. Afraid I'll suffer cut-outs in very hot weather.
The pic shows my Zune connected to the Aux imput. The Ipod is in the glove box. I tend to use the Zune as I prefer its sound and it can play Ogg.
The installation was clean. A bit costly(~2.2k) but really in line when you think that as an option on a new car, the Nav costs about that.
Over all I'm pleased.
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