Aidan's Daddy

Just looking for those that are familiar w/ Porsche and can offer advice to me. I'm considering one of these 911 coupes on Autotrader. In return, I'll probably have to give up my S4 (which is easier to do now that we have a practical car in the avant, I can find a more impractical car).

This first one is an '05 911 Carrera Coupe, 325hp 3.6L, silver w/ under 12K mi. which they're selling for $69K.

<img src="http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/12/20/193/357/7180488.193357294.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg">

<img src="http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/12/20/193/357/7180493.193357294.IM1.03.565x421_A.562x421.jpg">

<a href="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=193357294&dealer_id=620282&car_year =2005&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=POR&mod el=&transmission=Automatic&distance=0&address=9459 1&make2=&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=30000&b kms=1161014008523&max_price=70000&sort_type=priceD ESC&min_price=1&body_code=6&end_year=2007&color=SI LVER&start_year=2000&drive=&color2=&engine=&body_s tyle=COUPE&body_style=HATCH&fuel=&doors=&style_fla g=2&cardist=2566">911 Coupe</a>

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This second 911 Coupe is a C4S (AWD), 320hp 3.6L, under 19K mi., silver and is an '02 model. Even though it's older, I like that it's AWD and about $10K lower than the other choice ($59K).

<img src="http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/10/5/205/909/1045665147.205909374.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jp g">

<img src="http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/10/5/205/909/1045655189.205909374.IM1.04.565x421_A.562x421.jpg" >

<a href="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=205909374&dealer_id=57627181&car_ye ar=2002&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=POR&t ransmission=Automatic&model=&distance=0&make2=&add ress=94591&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=30000 &max_price=70000&bkms=1161014453428&sort_type=pric eDESC&min_price=1&body_code=6&end_year=2007&color= SILVER&start_year=2000&drive=All+wheel+drive&color 2=&engine=&body_style=COUPE&body_style=HATCH&fuel= &doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=941">911 C4S Coupe</a>

I haven't talked to either dealer yet since I wanna get more info first before contacting them. So, which one do you think is a better choice and why? TIA.

Kapoosh1

hell, you can probably find a nice one with less than 25K miles for as much or less than that 997.

My brother just picked up a certified 01 996TT with 11K miles for 71.5K.

dr.audios[the OG]

I assume that's where the pics is!

Too bad it's an auto..

ccasey

In no particular order:

warranty
better interior
-slightly- better steering feel with C2 (from what I hear - mine was a C2)

And if I recall correctly you're in the SF Bay Area, right? Personally, I think AWD here is not at all necessary. It's not like you're going to take the 911 on ski trips and leave the Audi at home.

Hard to go wrong with either, though. Good luck!

-Chris

A4tooS4-LAbull

But who cares about AWD when you live in CA (and not in the mountains)

oops..please dont take offense to me replying to your post. just happen to be in the same boat.

dr.audios[the OG]

with my mom when she looked at it..

ruknd

and you dont have that much track experience you may want to consider a C4. The 4wd is a bit more forgiving.

JamieO

you could probably find a 997 w/ more options for around the same $$. Also, I'd skip the auto in a Porsche (or any sports car for that matter). I think the 997 is a much nicer car than the 996's, the interior alone is worth the upgrade. Personally, I would skip both and look for a 997 Carrera S. I've always liked the 996 C4S, next to a TT it's the only 996 body car that I'd consider buying and from my dealings Porsche of Colorado Springs is a great dealership. I bought my S4 from the general manager, it was his personal car. He was one of the most honest car guys I've ever dealt with and I know he runs his dealership the same way as he dealt w/ me.

so, my $.02 is to skip both and look for either a 997 S (which you coud find for probably low $70k's) or a 996 TT that you can definitely find for high $60's - low $70's... both in a six speed!! Good luck!

You really can't beat the interior of the 997 vs. the 996 so if that matters to you that much it'll be an easy decision.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19469/interior_1.jpg">

Chan

Look at you, playing nice.

A4tooS4-LAbull

lol...see..i'm just a big Kosher Teddy Bear at heart.