Golf R to Carrera 4S

[Shambler]

Contemplating a change to a 911 4S from current golf r. Im looking at a circa 2008 model. Will I notice any sizeable difference in performance? and what should I look out for?

[Ekona]

2008 could be gen1 or gen2, the gen2 is the significantly better car.

I loved mine when I had it, although it took me about a year to get used to the handling. When you do though, there's nothing as much fun to drive as a 911.

[Matt UK]

Definitely look out for where the engine is kept, I heard those sneaky Porsche guys sometimes hide them in the boot.

[Cold]

Matt UK said:

Definitely look out for where the engine is kept, I heard those sneaky Porsche guys sometimes hide them in the boot.

It's easy to spot. It's just above the oil slick on the tarmac.

[Kolbenkopp]

Not a trolling attempt but genuine curiosity: how much is a regular service for a 997 in the UK? Anyone knows what the OPC and good indy would charge? Over here in Germany it's round € 700 for the 'small inspection' at a good value OPC. I find that quite hard to stomach for what is more or less a glorified oil change...

[thecremeegg]

Weirdly a colleague has traded in his 4s and is getting a Golf R

[umirza85]

As long as you're ok with a hefty bill (IF it comes) you'll be happy with a 4s. Have had no issues with mine until the last time it went in and cost over 4k+...... If you're not the type to smile and pay when something like that comes up, stay away!

[jonah35]

Tye golf feels much quicker. Better brakes, gearbox and engine!

[200Plus Club]

jonah35 said:

Tye golf feels much quicker. Better brakes, gearbox and engine!

It's still a golf though! 911s are an itch you should scratch at some point, the later cars are so much better than any vw golf, sorry.

[SebringMan]

The Golf will feel faster as said .

But that said it's what matters to you.

Out of those two it would be the Porsche, even with the issues they have.

[seadragon]

I have an R estate and I can’t complain. Even with 296bhp, I still wish for a bit more torque and horse power, but it’s by far the best car I have owned. It's more of an overall car for me, than one for just looks, speed, or practicality.

TBH I couldn’t really afford a Porsche and even if I could, then I couldn’t stomach the servicing and parts costs. Of course I would love to own one for a bit, just to have a bit of fun, who wouldn’t?