Scho's Porsche 996 C4S
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One of the best rear ends Porsche have ever done! I've always had a soft spot these. Perfectly proportioned and aggressive whilst not being OTT. Much prefer the looks of these to the Turbo.
I think that interior is great. Black and grey are so conservative, which was the fashion at the time. Also there's something about the louder Porsche interiors that when they're photographed they look unbelievably bright and in your face, yet when viewed in the flesh they are actually quite nice. Mind you that's coming from someone who doesn't mind Savannah, so what do I know.
Enjoy the car, it's a corker!
I think that interior is great. Black and grey are so conservative, which was the fashion at the time. Also there's something about the louder Porsche interiors that when they're photographed they look unbelievably bright and in your face, yet when viewed in the flesh they are actually quite nice. Mind you that's coming from someone who doesn't mind Savannah, so what do I know.
Enjoy the car, it's a corker!
It's funny... the magazines tend to give lukewarm reviews when new. But I think these are one of the most interesting 996s. Why? You get the looks of the Turbo. It looks great. But you get the sound of the Carrera. It sounds great too. Plus it's a little bit rare and just, sort of, nice. So I like it.
Pommygranite said:
Nice.
Normal 996's are a bit meh but the C4S is very much more than meh - something soulful about it.
How quick does it feel and hoes the handling?
Agree. Normal 996's are a bit meh but the C4S is very much more than meh - something soulful about it.
How quick does it feel and hoes the handling?
I'd prefer 2WD but can't get into the slim 996 looks wise. Was hanging on for a 997 but I couldn't get this bad boy out of my head. Caved in and bought it.
The handling is ridiculous. So nice and firm with the lowered turbo suspension without being crashy. The grip levels are insane. I'm really struggling to unstick it at sensible speeds. You have to be a total hooligan which I'm not sure I'm ready to be on public roads. Heading to Oulton in August to their low traction drift circuit to try and work it out. With the traction control on I get the feeling you could throw it in at any speed and she'd lap it up.
My last proper car was the E39 M5. Point to point this feels way quicker but the delivery is totally different. The E39 could break traction even at lowish revs and I could drive to work without going over 1K RPM it had that much torque. This thing really needs winding up, With the stainless system Im happy to oblige, Very frequently.
I'll get a vid
marky911 said:
One of the best rear ends Porsche have ever done! I've always had a soft spot these. Perfectly proportioned and aggressive whilst not being OTT. Much prefer the looks of these to the Turbo.
I think that interior is great. Black and grey are so conservative, which was the fashion at the time. Also there's something about the louder Porsche interiors that when they're photographed they look unbelievably bright and in your face, yet when viewed in the flesh they are actually quite nice. Mind you that's coming from someone who doesn't mind Savannah, so what do I know.
Enjoy the car, it's a corker!
My mate from Hartech was trying to talk me into a turbo on Saturday night. The performance appeals but I think this one looks better. The wing and side intakes do nothing for me on the turbo. I think that interior is great. Black and grey are so conservative, which was the fashion at the time. Also there's something about the louder Porsche interiors that when they're photographed they look unbelievably bright and in your face, yet when viewed in the flesh they are actually quite nice. Mind you that's coming from someone who doesn't mind Savannah, so what do I know.
Enjoy the car, it's a corker!
That looks utterly fabulous - I spent most of this afternoon perusing 996 ads on Autotrader and PH with a view to chopping in my Alfa daily hack for something special, and looking at the quality of your car it certainly does not look its age or mileage - well bought!
That red interior would do me just fine, I don't mind black at all but the contrast makes a world of difference. There are a few silver 996s for sale with red interiors which is encouraging.
That red interior would do me just fine, I don't mind black at all but the contrast makes a world of difference. There are a few silver 996s for sale with red interiors which is encouraging.
P5BNij said:
That looks utterly fabulous - I spent most of this afternoon perusing 996 ads on Autotrader and PH with a view to chopping in my Alfa daily hack for something special, and looking at the quality of your car it certainly does not look its age or mileage - well bought!
That red interior would do me just fine, I don't mind black at all but the contrast makes a world of difference. There are a few silver 996s for sale with red interiors which is encouraging.
Red and silver works for me! That red interior would do me just fine, I don't mind black at all but the contrast makes a world of difference. There are a few silver 996s for sale with red interiors which is encouraging.
These make excellent dailies... as long as you don't need to kart much around with you.
To be honest she does scrub up well, the paint needs a good machine polish, the wheels could do with a full refurb and there are a couple of small dents to sort. Ths thing to be aware of is the interior plastics seem to be prone to scratching. Some of it is painted in this rubbery coating which is very easily marked. Mine has had some bits re-painted. Doesn't look too bad but you can tell it's not OEM. Worth bearing in mind if you see a sound car don't be put off by this. Seems quite common.
Shaoxter said:
Boxster Red interior is fantastic, makes the interior look more modern and really goes well with black or grey exterior
I think pictures make it look more overwhelming than it really is.
Agree, Colour is not accurate in pics, I applied some tarty filter in PS. I think pictures make it look more overwhelming than it really is.
In any case if does look great in the metal.
I actually think it's got a bit of a retro vibe to it. Throwback to the mental Porsche interiors of yesterday.
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