2004 C4 Cab Questions

I had been focused on getting a 2004 or 2005 C4S Cab. Found this one on-line that looks nice but it's just a C4 without the S. Can one of you experts give me the quickie difference between the C2 and C4? I know what the S adds but not sure the differences on the 4 other than the obvious all wheel drive and I heard a smaller frunk. Also, any thoughts on this one? Price seems reasonable based on mileage, year, and being a C4. Looks to be a very basic model but I am ok with that. http://used.plazaporsche.com/detail/...-a1419817.html

I don't think that's a C4. C4 have silver calipers. This one looks to be a RWD C2 - and yes, pretty basic without full leather... If you live in the snow belt and want a daily driver C4 is the way to go.

C4 uses a viscous coupling to direct 5% initially to a max of around 30% at about 150 MPH of torque to the front wheels. With extended seat time and driving rather aggressively it becomes apparent the AWD cars are not as nimble, steering feels slower and a bit sluggish by comparison. With my Turbo I have not felt a bit of difference in handling that I can respond positively to. The front drive does not have enough power applied to help pull the car through turns that I've been able to tell. In fact it gave me a false sense of security and trust that has let me down and caused me to spin. A couple turns near home that I've taken hundreds of times in my '99 C2 Cab and Boxster without issue, caused some grief and upset the Turbo. I got pretty sideways once and actually spun on another. I feel I can drive a C2 faster than a C4 aggressively and it's also more fun as the C2 are much lighter feeling. There is a reason so many Turbo enthusiasts are removing the front diff and drive. If you don't push the car hard and don't like to wring its neck and test its limits you'll be fine with a C4 and probably can't tell the difference between that and a C2. My wife would think they handle the same. This is my very narrow perspective only and I'm a pretty harsh critic. I have been chastised before because I don't like Porsche's AWD.

That is a C2 for sure, No PSM.. just the way I like em

I did a VIN check and it comes up as a C4. Maybe it was a custom ordered very base model!?

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maybe the dealer didn't put the actual pictures of the real car. the pictures definitely show a C2 not a C4

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What kind of vin check? A carfax will show a base 996 as a Carrera 2/4 as it only has one category covering that model.

It's odd but I checked Carfax and another website (can't remember the name now) and both showed it as a 4. In fact, Carfax usually shows cars as a 2/4 but it shows: Vehicle Information: 2004 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA/4/4S VIN: WP0CA29914S652238

It's real easy to tell. Have the seller open the frunk and send you a pic of the inside. That is the simplest sure fire way of knowing for sure.

The VIN says it's a rear wheel drive, not all wheel drive.

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I checked your VIN for you. Your dealer has mis represented the car as a C4. This car is definitely a C2 RWD. This is what your VIN reveals with the complete options that came with the car Engine Code KW HP Liter Cylinders Model M96.03 235 320 3,60 6 911 CARRERA 2/4/4S FL Transmission Code: G96.01 Options found on your vehicle. Option Code Description IXSC Porsche Crest embossed in headrest IX70 Door entry guards in stainless steel with logo IX97 Gear lever **** in aluminium/leather IX98 Handbrake lever in aluminium/leather M032 Touring suspension M058 Impact absorbers, front and rear M130 Control and indications in English lettering M197 Stronger battery M219 Differential M270 Door mirror -flat- driver's side, electrically adjustable and heatable M273 Door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heatable M274 Vanity mirror illuminated M288 Headlamp washer M335 Automatic seat belt, 3-point, rear M338 Rear-wheel drive M342 Seat heating system, left/right seat M411 18-inch Carrera wheel M424 CD compartment M436 3-spoke airbag steering wheel M437 Comfort seat, left, electrically adjustable M438 Comfort seat, right, electrically adjustable M439 Electrical hood operation M441 Radio preparation M446 Concave wheel centers with full-colour Porsche Crest M454 Automatic speed control M465 Rear foglamp, left M480 6-speed manual transmission M484 Version for USA M533 Radio convertible-top operation omitted M535 Anti-theft lock 315 MHz M537 Seating position control for comfort seat, left M551 Wind deflector M553 Version for USA, Canada M562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side M563 Side airbag M566 Front fog lights, white M567 Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured M571 Activated charcoal filter M573 Air conditioner M581 Center console, front M601 Litronic headlights M602 Raised stop lamp M620 Electronic accelerator M651 Electrical window opener M657 Power assisted steering M659 On-board computer M660 obd 2 M661 Stricter emission-control concept M664 orvr M680 -MY 01 digital sound package MY 02- sound system Bose analog M685 Rear seats, split M692 CD autochanger "Porsche" M937 Seat covers, rear, leatherette M946 Seat covers, front, leather/leather/leatherette

Thanks. I contacted dealer yesterday and they said it was sold.