Scho's Porsche 996 C4S

Scho's Porsche 996 C4S

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marky911

4,417 posts

218 months

Sunday 12th July 2015
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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. hehe

Enjoy the car, it's a corker! thumbup

182RS

95 posts

131 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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the C4S is the pick of the 996 range. I think it even looks better than both GT3's (but that's just me)...
as per the interior, the black one looks so common and ugly, going red isn't a bad idea.
anyway, nice buy

Otispunkmeyer

12,557 posts

154 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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Oooouff! that interior is strong!

Lovely car though!

Obi Wan

2,081 posts

214 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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Very nice, Ive always had a soft spot for the C4s.

996lee

88 posts

105 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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she looks a beauty buddy

Pentoman

4,814 posts

262 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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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

14,229 posts

215 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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Is it to much to say a potential future quasi-classic?


Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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WojaWabbit said:
I was considering adding some red highlights to the interior on mine.... I think I'd only be playing catch up with yours though!

Lovely car smile
You can have my pink mats if you like?!

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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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.

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 cloud9

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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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. hehe

Enjoy the car, it's a corker! thumbup
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.

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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J4CKO said:
Lovely, especially the Ann Summers/Boudoir interior.
Ha ha! Got to be Ann Summers with an arse like that.

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Saturday 7th November 2015
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P5BNij

15,764 posts

105 months

Saturday 7th November 2015
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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.

Shaoxter

4,048 posts

123 months

Saturday 7th November 2015
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Boxster Red interior is fantastic, makes the interior look more modern and really goes well with black or grey exterior thumbup

I think pictures make it look more overwhelming than it really is.

Spoof

1,854 posts

214 months

Saturday 7th November 2015
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Your exhaust tip alignment makes my teeth itch.

Diesel Meister

2,044 posts

200 months

Sunday 8th November 2015
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Really like that. Including the colour scheme!

SidewaysSi

10,742 posts

233 months

Sunday 8th November 2015
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So how was the handling day? I like my cars to slide at sane speeds and am thinking of getting a 996 next..

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Sunday 8th November 2015
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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!

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.

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Sunday 8th November 2015
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Shaoxter said:
Boxster Red interior is fantastic, makes the interior look more modern and really goes well with black or grey exterior thumbup

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.

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.

Scho

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2,479 posts

202 months

Sunday 8th November 2015
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Spoof said:
Your exhaust tip alignment makes my teeth itch.
It's an aftermarket system. I prefer the standard exhaust in terms of aesthetics but you can't argue with the sound, fantastic.