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Having said that, I thought the original GT3 actually used the C4 chassis in RWD config because it was more rigid.
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Same reason used coupes are more expensive than cabs.
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You've inspected the car and there is not a front differential?
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Looking at a 911 in Hollywood FL that is listed as an AWD, but actually appears to be RWD; not a Carrera 4. All things considered, how much price difference should there be between a 4 or a 2 wd.
I have not. I am in Tampa and have yet to make time to travel. It's at an auto nation dealer. Dealer thus far has only told me what is on the ad paperwork that she has access to.
https://www.autonation.com/cars/WP0CA29981S653057
It's possible that the owner, or one of the previous ones, removed the front diff and converted it to RWD. It's been done before and can be reversed easily if the parts are still there.
My thoughts exactly. But I guess the main thing people want is the raw 911 experience which would be RWD. However, not that many C4's , 6MT in good shape pop up for sale. Which I figure would increase the value but really not sure.
996 "words to live by"
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If you don't need AWD, get 2WD.
If you don't need/really want a convertible, get a coupe.
If you don't need an automatic, get a 6-speed.
All three of the above options make a very significant difference in weight and driving feel.
I actually wouldn't mind a cab but what kills is for me is the aesthetics of the rear window. Coupe just looks much better IMHO. Having said that, I thought the original GT3 actually used the C4 chassis in RWD config because it was more rigid. I think this is why some folks remove the front diff and axles if they are building a track toy.
I haven't driven a cab, so can't provide any feedback on driving feel versus a coupe, but the weight difference is 174 lbs additional for the cab on a C2 (and 165 lbs additional on a C4).
I gotta take the risk of public scrutiny and say that the more I look at that thing the more I like it. If it's as pristine as the mileage and the pictures imply, I don't think it's overpriced.
But only real life local viewing can confirm
That is a great question! I don't know. Apparently the hardtop itself weighs 74 lbs (
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...op-weight.html
). It's difficult to know whether Porsche included it in there official spec weight for the Cab (Porsche's spec weights for each model are where the 174 lb difference was derived from).
I think the cabs did come standard with a hardtop (with a delete option for something like $1500 credit to the buyer), so it seems more likely than not they would have included it in the base model weight. The answer is pretty important -- means it would be only 100 lbs more for the Cab in convertible form. Of course, if it's not included, then that means the cab would be 248 lbs heavier with the hardtop on.
Hopefully someone knows and will chime in with the answer.
The NC looks better as a convertible + hardtop than the PRHT. Not a fan at all of the PRHT profile.
Weirdly enough, I really dig the 996+hardtop look. I know it's goofy, but it's like, BMW Clownshoe goofy.
