996 C4S Prices
Discussion
Ladies / Gents,
I'm lusting after a C4S in Basalt Black but don't need it until the end of the year.
With private sales currently in the low 40's (eBay) and PH adverts £42-£45 for 2002 and 2003 models, does anyone think there will be any significant weakness in the market between now and December? Is December a good time to buy even?
I ask becuase the spec I want is probably quite specific, i.e. Porsche switchable exhaust, SatNav, Stability blah blah...and i've only seen a few that I really like advertised. Maybe I should just buy and be damned to get the right spec although I would hate to leave a few thousand on the table if people think that 997's coming on the market might take the edge off the C4S 996's.
- Risking the flames now - maybe i should wait and buy a turbo?
Thanks in advance
Paulo
I'm lusting after a C4S in Basalt Black but don't need it until the end of the year.
With private sales currently in the low 40's (eBay) and PH adverts £42-£45 for 2002 and 2003 models, does anyone think there will be any significant weakness in the market between now and December? Is December a good time to buy even?
I ask becuase the spec I want is probably quite specific, i.e. Porsche switchable exhaust, SatNav, Stability blah blah...and i've only seen a few that I really like advertised. Maybe I should just buy and be damned to get the right spec although I would hate to leave a few thousand on the table if people think that 997's coming on the market might take the edge off the C4S 996's.
- Risking the flames now - maybe i should wait and buy a turbo?
Thanks in advance
Paulo
Adam B said:
seems like you will be in competition with me, goddam you
btw if "Stability" means PSM its standard on C4S
btw if "Stability" means PSM its standard on C4S
Your profile says that your saving for a Turbo. Why did you change your mind? Cost?
I've not driven either the C4S or the Turbo. I just love the widebody.
Stability = PSM = Standard on C4S = Cool (thx didn't know)
Your profile says that your saving for a Turbo. Why did you change your mind? Cost?
I've not driven either the C4S or the Turbo. I just love the widebody.
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that was plan A, even had a £2k deposit down on one at local OPC, then hear I am going to beceome a Dad so have been through plans B through W (everything from SUV to RS4), plan X is keep the Polo and get a second car for weekends of itch-scratching.
I won't countenance a pre-52 plate or a tip, turbo is first choice but would like to keep budget at £50k which makes a C4S a better bet. I love the turbo performance but think save some dosh and comfort myself by chanting "I prefer the looks of the C4S" (that arse!) and "the noise, the noise" (my C4S MUST have a sports exhaust)
I've not driven either the C4S or the Turbo. I just love the widebody.
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that was plan A, even had a £2k deposit down on one at local OPC, then hear I am going to beceome a Dad so have been through plans B through W (everything from SUV to RS4), plan X is keep the Polo and get a second car for weekends of itch-scratching.
I won't countenance a pre-52 plate or a tip, turbo is first choice but would like to keep budget at £50k which makes a C4S a better bet. I love the turbo performance but think save some dosh and comfort myself by chanting "I prefer the looks of the C4S" (that arse!) and "the noise, the noise" (my C4S MUST have a sports exhaust)
Adam B said:
that was plan A, even had a £2k deposit down on one at local OPC, then hear I am going to beceome a Dad so have been through plans B through W (everything from SUV to RS4), plan X is keep the Polo and get a second car for weekends of itch-scratching.
Did you get your deposit back?
I read somewhere that there is a baby push chair that fits in the 996 C4 boot - just.
When you buy a 'proper porsche' you can forget depreciation like a Beemer. If that's your concern sit back and wait a year so you can buy a used cayman for £10.50
I bought my 996 C4S three months ago and could have got the higher mileage turbo for the same money but why bother? I have yet to manage to use all the horses under the bonnet as it is and personally, I think it looks better than the turbo as you don't have the rear arch air intakes ruining the body lines. (She's a lady not a tart) Mines artic silver which looks the dog proverbials when she's clean and shiney
Get the C4S not a turbo.. and get the tip, that way you'll know the ex-footie player or banker that bought it before you won't have over stressed the engine by missing gears.
I bought my 996 C4S three months ago and could have got the higher mileage turbo for the same money but why bother? I have yet to manage to use all the horses under the bonnet as it is and personally, I think it looks better than the turbo as you don't have the rear arch air intakes ruining the body lines. (She's a lady not a tart) Mines artic silver which looks the dog proverbials when she's clean and shiney
Get the C4S not a turbo.. and get the tip, that way you'll know the ex-footie player or banker that bought it before you won't have over stressed the engine by missing gears.
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