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Diesel130
1,547 posts
81 months
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mohitos said: I collected my 996 C4S from Paragon today. It is absolutely mint with only 19k miles. Last week I sold my 997 GTS.
Yes, the new car is older and has ~100bhp less, but I am not in the least bit disappointed. It's more than quick enough, inspires confidence around corners more that the GTS or 997.1 S I had before did, and is probably a quicker car point to point. Plus, it's a fraction of the cost. News Flash... shares are dropping in value, the euros loosing value, greece and spain are bust and now Porsche owners are downgrading... we're all doomed 
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monthefish
15,729 posts
100 months
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I think ALL 996's are spectacular value ATM - that includes the C4S, but not especially so in the range.
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Callughan
5,303 posts
61 months
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6C4GTS said: Although Johnfrancis comment was obviously based on Aston prices  there could easily be 5K of work: Or more...
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Johnfrancis
370 posts
19 months
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Callughan said: 6C4GTS said: Although Johnfrancis comment was obviously based on Aston prices there could easily be 5K of work: Or more... Had it for 3 years now, dearest service (at Works service) £2,500 including 4 tyres and two front wheels refurbished. other two services came in at £700.So not TOO bad, could be better though.
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kayc
3,316 posts
90 months
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LaurasOtherHalf said: Fat, heavy & ugly.
It's three word Wednesday's after all!
The most overpriced of all 996's I reckon, if these are a bargain what does that make a turbo?! I agree ...my C4s was probably pound-for-pound one of the least inspiring cars i have owned..bit lardy and slow imo,but quite cheap now..turbo 10 times better and not a lot dearer.
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Callughan
5,303 posts
61 months
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Johnfrancis said: Callughan said: 6C4GTS said: Although Johnfrancis comment was obviously based on Aston prices there could easily be 5K of work: Or more... Had it for 3 years now, dearest service (at Works service) £2,500 including 4 tyres and two front wheels refurbished. other two services came in at £700.So not TOO bad, could be better though. Too many factors involved, how you drive, how many miles, where you drive, if you track. Then what you consider as an acceptable condition to keep your car etc.... I had mine for 4 years and warranty works alone was over £20k and I spent over £12k or more just on servicing... Was a great car at the time so worth it.
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monthefish
15,729 posts
100 months
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kayc said: LaurasOtherHalf said: Fat, heavy & ugly.
It's three word Wednesday's after all!
The most overpriced of all 996's I reckon, if these are a bargain what does that make a turbo?! I agree ...my C4s was probably pound-for-pound one of the least inspiring cars i have owned..bit lardy and slow imo,but quite cheap now..turbo 10 times better and not a lot dearer. 
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Homer J
680 posts
87 months
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kayc said: I agree ...my C4s was probably pound-for-pound one of the least inspiring cars i have owned..bit lardy and slow imo,but quite cheap now..turbo 10 times better and not a lot dearer.
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uktrailmonster
4,406 posts
69 months
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monthefish said: I think ALL 996's are spectacular value ATM - that includes the C4S, but not especially so in the range. Definitely great value and you could add early 997s to that list too.
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kazino
1,361 posts
87 months
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Definately the prettiest of the 996 range, does anyone know how many were made?
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hungry_hog
642 posts
57 months
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I love mine, but find it strange that PSE is listed as a selling point. The C2 / C4 / targa / anniversary can also be equipped with PSE. Is it a lot more common on the C4s and hence associated with that model?
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uktrailmonster
4,406 posts
69 months
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hungry_hog said: I love mine, but find it strange that PSE is listed as a selling point. The C2 / C4 / targa / anniversary can also be equipped with PSE. Is it a lot more common on the C4s and hence associated with that model? Think it's more of a case of people talking about their ideal 996 i.e. C4S with PSE. It does seem more common on these cars too, probably related to original buyers speccing more options on the higher priced variant.
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mollytherocker
6,907 posts
78 months
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911god said: Johnfrancis said: Not talking about price of servicing in isolation, I'm talking about the depreciation on the car, soon they will be around 15k, a big service with consumables will be close to a third of that, oh and by the way, the wife's Boxster lunched it's engine (ims) shes now got an SL Maybe shud have bought her a 996 C4s instead of the Boxster ;-0 Why? The 996 has the same engine issues as the Box. MTR
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cmoose
18,633 posts
98 months
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mollytherocker said: Why? The 996 has the same engine issues as the Box.
MTR If anything, the 996 lumps have more issues.
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itsybitsy
1,252 posts
54 months
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should this post not read the 996c4s overpriced? why? not very special! costs as much as a 6turbo! its a sheep in wolfs clothing! chocolate engine! finally a 6c2 is better value! when the 6c4s first came out in 2003 i was a big fan but over the years i just think it is over rated and over indulged and a bit chavvy to boot especially in cab. form flame suit on 
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mollytherocker
6,907 posts
78 months
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itsybitsy said: ...costs as much as a 6turbo!
This is the knock out punch. MTR
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6C4GTS
4,498 posts
47 months
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itsybitsy said: costs as much as a 6turbo! flame suit on How can you ever explain that?
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mohitos
748 posts
68 months
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jimmy p
334 posts
35 months
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mollytherocker said: itsybitsy said: ...costs as much as a 6turbo!
This is the knock out punch. MTR It doesn't though does it. If anyone can find me a turbo in as good condition with 40k miles or thereabouts as the C4S I have just sold for 21k I will buy it tomorrow, BTW it has to be manual and not in crap colour combo!!!!
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uktrailmonster
4,406 posts
69 months
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itsybitsy said: should this post not read the 996c4s overpriced? why? not very special! costs as much as a 6turbo! its a sheep in wolfs clothing! chocolate engine! finally a 6c2 is better value! when the 6c4s first came out in 2003 i was a big fan but over the years i just think it is over rated and over indulged and a bit chavvy to boot especially in cab. form flame suit on All 996 variants are undervalued IMHO. Definitely not over-priced that is for sure. You could pointlessly argue that a C2 or Turbo represent better VFM, but market demand dictates prices. The C4S is a very nice looking car and plenty fast enough in its own right for general road use. While the Turbo is much quicker, it's even heavier (especially when loaded up with every option under the sun) and the Turbo power delivery and sound doesn't appeal to everyone. The C2 may be a gnats cock faster in a straight line, but having driven both I couldn't tell the difference. What you do notice is the superb handling and brakes on the C4S. It's a great all-round car if you can see past the top trumps game. For me personally, the only thing that put me off a 996 C4S was the increasing availability of boggo 997s for similar money. That would have perhaps been a better argument against buying one.
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