997 buying tips needed
Discussion
Hi all,
never been driving RWD and now I considering buying weekend toy I am aiming at 997 now - seems reasonable priced finally. My gut says C2S manual coupe, ideally with some chrono packet if priced in well but questions are:
- is S so much better than normal? - I found S version prices so close to normal that it is temting to take S (are there any maintanance issues to avoid S due higher costs later on?)
- C4 maybe? I found some revies (autocar?) saying it is maybe better suited for beginner not used to RWD machines - is 997 C2 such a beast trying to kill you in any wet corner and is 4WD killing "that 911" feel I am after?
- gen 1 or gen 2? As I understood during 997 generation there was change from carburetors to direct injection. What to think about it. Performance difference? Maintanance issues? I am not too much of DYI person so this is important too.
thanks for your opnion/experience
never been driving RWD and now I considering buying weekend toy I am aiming at 997 now - seems reasonable priced finally. My gut says C2S manual coupe, ideally with some chrono packet if priced in well but questions are:
- is S so much better than normal? - I found S version prices so close to normal that it is temting to take S (are there any maintanance issues to avoid S due higher costs later on?)
- C4 maybe? I found some revies (autocar?) saying it is maybe better suited for beginner not used to RWD machines - is 997 C2 such a beast trying to kill you in any wet corner and is 4WD killing "that 911" feel I am after?
- gen 1 or gen 2? As I understood during 997 generation there was change from carburetors to direct injection. What to think about it. Performance difference? Maintanance issues? I am not too much of DYI person so this is important too.
thanks for your opnion/experience
mollytherocker said:
Welshbeef said:
Nope 997 it's fuel injection and has been for near on 30years!!
Try nearly 40 years!MTR
Steviebeee said:
Guys, Guys, easy now.
Twin choke?
Sorry, couldn't help it hehe
My experience is limited only to an AWD 996 Turbo which was so planted I felt it took a bit of the 'excitement' out of ownership. My new car is a RWD GT3, and whilst it feels 'livelier', its still a very sure footed car to pilot around the B-Roads providing the conditions are right.
Steering feel is better on the RWD cars too, and the overall weight is reduced which helps the all round feel/performance.
In my eyes, a RWD Porsche is much less tail happy than an M3/M5 and will inspire confidence and give reward like no other. Its all about learning the car, learning to turn in on the brakes and when to get on the power, something you will learn with a little performance driving tuition and time in the hot seat.
Hope this helps,
Stevie
thanks for viewTwin choke?
Sorry, couldn't help it hehe
My experience is limited only to an AWD 996 Turbo which was so planted I felt it took a bit of the 'excitement' out of ownership. My new car is a RWD GT3, and whilst it feels 'livelier', its still a very sure footed car to pilot around the B-Roads providing the conditions are right.
Steering feel is better on the RWD cars too, and the overall weight is reduced which helps the all round feel/performance.
In my eyes, a RWD Porsche is much less tail happy than an M3/M5 and will inspire confidence and give reward like no other. Its all about learning the car, learning to turn in on the brakes and when to get on the power, something you will learn with a little performance driving tuition and time in the hot seat.
Hope this helps,
Stevie
This Is Pete said:
S version will obviously have better sell on value (if you can bear to part with it).
I'd say that either the C2 or C4 will please you equally. It really depends on what you want out of it. If you really want the "purity" of the RWD, then you'd regret getting the C4.
Steering feel and general response to me feels spot on.
Personally, I love the feel of the C4S, it certainly isn't as uninvolving as you might be led to beleive from what you read; it dances, it gives feedback, it's a real 911.
thanks PeteI'd say that either the C2 or C4 will please you equally. It really depends on what you want out of it. If you really want the "purity" of the RWD, then you'd regret getting the C4.
Steering feel and general response to me feels spot on.
Personally, I love the feel of the C4S, it certainly isn't as uninvolving as you might be led to beleive from what you read; it dances, it gives feedback, it's a real 911.
Edited by This Is Pete on Tuesday 26th June 23:59
MadMark911 said:
Tibor 70 - I think I'm right in saying that the earlier ones had "non direct" injection in that the injectors fire into the inlet manifold rather than direct into the cylinder.
Porsche sold something like four times as many "S" models as the standard Carrera - so you end up with more choice (as well as more power, more torque and better standard equipment levels).
I've just sold my "S" but I have to say that it was a fantastic car, more than capable of being used everyday, whilst providing some thrills when you're in the mood ....
thanks for explanation! I am gravitating toward "S" as I saw some pieces (Germany) on sale for almost standard C2 prices. Was your "S" direct or non direct injection then? Porsche sold something like four times as many "S" models as the standard Carrera - so you end up with more choice (as well as more power, more torque and better standard equipment levels).
I've just sold my "S" but I have to say that it was a fantastic car, more than capable of being used everyday, whilst providing some thrills when you're in the mood ....
I will be very careful with using word carburetor on this forum in the future
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