996 advice on C2 or C4, Man or Auto?

[copierman]

I am about to buy a 996 facelift cabriolet, I would appreciate views on C2 or C4 and if to go manual or auto? I am thinking auto...

[Steve_M]

C2 manual, most fun you have with your cloths on

[markomah]

I do about 45 minutes of stop-go city driving every day

I recently went from a C2 Tiptronic to a C4S Manual Cabriolet and I can't see myself ever going back to a Tip. The manual is infinitely more involving and, while there is undoubtedly a knack to driving the tip well (very good thread about it on here recently), the manual is, in my opinion, a far more rewarding driving experience.

As regards the two wheel/four wheel drive debate, I can't say that I've noticed an enormous difference - that's probably down to my lack of ability as a driver rather than a real lack of difference between the two!

Drive both cars, make your own mind up as to which you prefer and then purchase the manual regardess

M

[Koln-RS]

C2, 6-spd manual, no question. However, I guess a lot of cabs have tip.

[Diesel130]

Another vote for C2 manual. Tried both and then spent 18 months finding the right C2 manual