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Does anyone have a take on buying a turbo over a C4s in terms of maintenance costs? I am very close to buying a C4S but a turbo came up for $4,000 MORE! Its the same year and within mileage very close!
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POST 2Original post
turbo = cost more... everytime they do anything the turbo "stuff" is in the way and has to be moved, plus more parts, wait... make that more expensive parts to wear out... IMO a C4 is higher than a C2 on a few items, but a turbo is higher on many items (maintenance items)
POST 3Original post
The price you pay for 100 extra ponies.
POST 4Original post
But worth every dollar when you experience the whooooooosh of the turbos on the GT1 derived motor.
POST 5Original post
Dells absolutely right! If the OP can get a Turbo for a small amount more than a C4S with other items being equal, go with the TT!!!
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+1
POST 7Original post
Akfalar you lucky dog... I'd get the turbo if I were you. Probably higher resale value if you decide to update a few years down the road.
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Corrected for you. No way is a 996 Carrera going to hold value better than a 996 Turbo in any scenario all things being equal.
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I'm Headed to the 999TT Board! Documents are being finalized!
POST 10Original post
I saw that same math when I was shopping, but the turbos that were only a few $k more than nice C4Ss were really ratty. Of course they were $10k more than ratty C4Ss... Anyway, if you found a good TT for under $40k, you hit the jackpot!
POST 11Original post
It depends on what you really want from the car. It will be easier to make a decision after you have had a chance to drive each model. You will probably find the Turbo very additive. At least, that was my experience.
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