$72K for '04 C4S or $72K for '05 C2S?

I know there's another thread running right now on this popular topic... Each car has about the same (low) miles. Each car had an MSRP of around $95k. So, it's about style, platform & performance all wrapped up into value. What do you guys think? (BTW, I'm keeping the manual '98 C2S for weekends; the new car will be a tip and a daily driver. Oh... a turbo is NOT an option.) Thanks for your insight.

C2S Can't say I have driven the C4S or C2S but just got done driving a 06 boxster for 3 weeks and really like the newer interior.

I'd choose the '05 C2S..... Have you driven them both? What did you think?

C2S all the way.

2005 Carrera S, FOR F***ING SURE!

'05

C2S....the C4S seems overpriced by at least 5k, maybe 10k.....

C2S

72k for an '02 or '03 996 Turbo?

C2S

I never would have guessed so many of us would have the same opinion. Wow!

'05 C2S. $72K seems too high for an '04; it should be at about $67K if it's moderately well equiped.

wow.. with the euro/usd exchange rate these cars looks damn CHEAP for europeans! why? Euro 67-70k (or more if good tot. km and options) for '04 C4S Euro 78-85K for '05 C2S anyway... C2S is my opinio.. but if you can affort: 997 C4S is the one!!!!

I think the 04 C4S seems priced a bit high, if it were 6-8k lower I would consider it. I wouldn't get a first generation 997, just like any other car. Porsche will change the styling and possibly engine on the 997 very soon. The C4S is the last year of the 996 and the 04 is fantastic, it will also look more timeless than the 997. If you really like the 997 I would suggest waiting until Porsche changes the body style and/or features and buy a new one, otherwise I would give the C4S some serious consideration. jmtc, Rob

Platform, performance as a daily driver, go with the C2S. Value is a bit more difficult to asses, particularly several years from now. In the 996 line, the C4S stands out, even against the 997 line, IMHO.

Are they from a dealer (and if so are they Certified?) or a provate party? Yet another opinion that the C4s is overpriced. Does it snow where you live?

Rob, I respectfully disagree. My car was a steal at $57k. 2 years newer and prolly 7k miles lower, it should fetch close to $75k. Expecially if its Cert. and at a P dealer. OP'r, give us ALL the options and exact miles on both cars. ALSO, are they Cert along with factory warranty? Are these being offered by a dealer or Private? This will give us a better idea of what these cars are worth. Options can swing the price of the car as much as 10 to $15k (if its fully loaded, no miles and Cert., but usually $2 to $5k for normal cars.. Here's the price for an average equiped 2004 C4S with average low miles. Expect to pay every penny for this car if its one owner in Mint condition w/ NO bad history.

Thank you to everyone for their comments. I'm leaning very strongly toward the 997 C2S. Need to have: Coupe, full leather, NO sport chrono plus (997 guys call it 'the wart'), tiptronic. Color combo: seal or atlas or black over grey or black. Nice to have: NAV, sport seats, premium stereo, ceramic brakes. The '04 C2S that I've been looking at has 5,500 miles, factory painted grill and lower rockers. It is offered by a private party. Certified is not critical as there is sufficient time and miles left for factory warranty coverage on either car. 997 C2Ss seem to be available for between $68,500 - $75,000. Asking prices, of course, are higher (sometimes ridiculously so).

Of course I am biased towards the C4S, that understood, unless you have an affinity towards the 996, moreover the C4S, the 997S is the much better performer, updated cabin and will get you more cred on the street, IMO. Believe this, if you can get EITHER of those rides for $72k, youd be getting a stellar deal. A 2004 C4S w/only 5k miles, 1 owner, nicely equiped, MINT condition, sold at a P dealer Cert, could get as much as $80k.

I didn't realize the miles were only 5k on the C4S... that's really low which is helping the resale value.

id go for the 05 c2s

$72K is still seems too high for a '04 C4S even with 5K miles. I got my '03 a year ago with 6K miles, CPO and and it was cheaper then that.

'05 C2S It's a phenomenal car. 35hp more than the C4S and lighter weight is nice too.

05 C2S or how about a GT3? Wouldn't be a tip but it just might put a big smile on your face on the weekends

Once again, it depends on the miles and the level of equipment on the car. I bought an '03 last year with 10K miles CPOed, no negative history. Just over $100K original sticker (i.e. well optioned) for $74K.

Thanks for saying it, I didn't feel like reitterating.

Thanks for all the input. You guys helped me pull the trigger on a beautiful black '05 C2S configured with full black leather, tiptronic, PCCBs, sport chrono & a few other options. 12,500 miles on the odo. MSRP was $101,500. I paid $74K.

DUDE, CONGRATS. You got a PHAT car!!! Great choice!!! Get some pics, SOOON!

I think you made a good choice!

Sounds like an awesome deal... the first year depreciation on these cars is scary.

good choice...congrats

Great choice. When's your first track event?