996 C4S - how good are they?

[Pommygranite]

There's something about the 996 C4S that stirs in a way a normal 996 doesn't - so how much better than say a normal 996 are they?

[Pommygranite]

Interesting responses thanks chaps.

Is it thought to be somewhat depreciation proof?

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toon10 said:

The Carerra 2 looks much nicer to my eyes. I also prefer the way it drives but admittedly I've had limited time in both cars and the C4S was a tip tronic.

Out of interest what was the auto like and does it really sap the performance?

I'm actually looking at the auto version do to the time stuck in traffic and lack of chance to give it stick.

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toon10 said:

Pommygranite said:

Out of interest what was the auto like and does it really sap the performance?

I'm actually looking at the auto version do to the time stuck in traffic and lack of chance to give it stick.

I wouldn't say the tiptronic was a bad gearbox to use, I just prefer manuals. Overall the car did feel a bit slower but then I didn't get a chance to really open it up. On corners it felt planted but heavier, less nimble. Maybe due to having more grip? Both cars were fantastic, I just felt a bit more alive and more rewarded in the C2.

It sounds like you'd be better off with an auto to be honest.

Thanks good insight.

Here in Western Australia there is very strict and policed roads so getting above 70mph is near impossible/fear inducing to do so it makes sense to have a cruiser.

I also sit in rush hour traffic am and pm and using a manual horrifies me no matter the 10% of time it would be nice to have.

The C4S seems to be a potential depreciation proof future classic compared to other affordable modern-ish Porsches.

As shallow as it is I'm really looking for a car that the ownership joy is in the sense of what it is rather than the pure last 10% of what it can do.

Sad but true.

The C4S just (to me) has that 'soul' other 996's seem to be lacking.