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    Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Too many options...any suggestions on selecting a 04 C4S vs. waiting for a new 997? The car will be a daily driver, with some track time.

    Of course, it does snow where I live (ok, maybe the car won't be driven every day!), so the AWD is appealing. As is the Turbo brakes/suspension. Any word on when a 997 C4S might be coming?

    Thanks! This will be my first Porsche...can't wait!

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    I was in the same boat. Deposit made for a 997 cab (I'm a cab guy, regardless). Also had deposit for C4S Cab.

    Once I saw the pics of the 997 in full form, I knew I made the right decision. No chance I'm in love with the 997 for now, time will tell. Very happy with my choice though.


    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997? *DELETED*

    Post deleted by request!

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    No chance I'm in love with the 997 for now


    Ok, try these pictures then

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    StradaleF1 said:
    ...My dad is going to have one (997 - the first in Denmark) but are going to sell at the moment he gets it...



    If I may ask... why sell it right away?!? Don't understand that.
    -Joost-

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    StradaleF1 said:
    There is no discussion! Take the CS. It is a so much more beautiful then the 997. My dad is going to have one (997 - the first in Denmark) but are going to sell at the moment he gets it. He also have the CS and it's unbelievable. It is so fast, handles better then our Lotus and the BRAKES! Wow I tell you!

    Some pics...

    The CS:
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20315.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20387.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20389.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1885.JPG
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1716.JPG
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1719.JPG

    The Lotus:
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1179.JPG



    Either you are confused, or I am. He is referring to getting a C4S and I think, you think, he is talking about a CS.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    StradaleF1 said:
    There is no discussion! Take the CS. It is a so much more beautiful then the 997. My dad is going to have one (997 - the first in Denmark) but are going to sell at the moment he gets it.



    Well, StradaleF1,

    Now that you have told the whole world that your dad's order for a 997 is just for speculative purposes, and he's going to flip it as soon as it is delivered, perhaps he shouldn't be so sure that his order will be confirmed!

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    danny911 said:
    Quote:
    StradaleF1 said:
    There is no discussion! Take the CS. It is a so much more beautiful then the 997. My dad is going to have one (997 - the first in Denmark) but are going to sell at the moment he gets it. He also have the CS and it's unbelievable. It is so fast, handles better then our Lotus and the BRAKES! Wow I tell you!

    Some pics...

    The CS:
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20315.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20387.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/Sony%20ImageMixer%20389.jpg
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1885.JPG
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1716.JPG
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1719.JPG

    The Lotus:
    http://www.upit.dk/files/DSCN1179.JPG



    Either you are confused, or I am. He is referring to getting a C4S and I think, you think, he is talking about a CS.



    Danny, your right. I believe he is confusing the two cars. I am not sure of the reason for deleting his post.

    Hey, Fritz what is wrong with flipping the car. Porsche and the dealer make money so what is the harm? The are going to build a ton of 997's so availability is not an issue.

    What is the problem?

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    No doubt, the 997S is sexy from the outside, BTW looks like a 996C4S coupe.
    It is the inside styling that we have issues with, at least from the pix. that we saw, we'll see...

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    brunner said:
    Quote:
    No chance I'm in love with the 997 for now


    Ok, try these pictures then



    Like I said, time will tell (for me). But right now, I don't like the interior of the 997 one bit, and the outside does nothing more for me than my C4S Cab.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    Eric (Plug Guy) said:
    I don't like the interior of the 997 one bit



    Amen to that. The 997 interior looks "generic" and not unique enough. Porsche created an own, fresh and highly unique look with the 996... and they totally dropped it for the 997's interior.

    It'll be tough to beat this:

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Eric
    I agree with 100% after seeing the 997 in print I ordered an 05 c4s just like yours in red of course it will be my third 911 in a row in red.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

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    stew bitterman said:
    Eric
    I agree with 100% after seeing the 997 in print I ordered an 05 c4s just like yours in red of course it will be my third 911 in a row in red.



    You should have waited until the 997 shows up to have a comparison...
    Don't say I didn't tell you.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    But I could not get the wide body C4S

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Eric my 05 C4S will be made August 9th same color as yours only beige gut with red rear console, red belts and red backed sport seats. Your car looks awesome

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    they will only make less than 75 2005 C4S cabs so if I waited it mnight have been to late

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    stew bitterman said:
    But I could not get the wide body C4S



    It seems that you forgot that the new 997 is already wider than the standard 996. I saw a 997 S next to a C4S and due to the rear lights and the somehow new shape in the rear, the 997 S looks at least as wide as the C4S, believe it or not.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    There is no question in my mind that 997 is better than 996.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    RC said:
    It seems that you forgot that the new 997 is already wider than the standard 996. I saw a 997 S next to a C4S and due to the rear lights and the somehow new shape in the rear, the 997 S looks at least as wide as the C4S, believe it or not.



    Absolutely!

    I passed a 997S in dark grey at 270km/h on the autobahn yesterday ( ) and first confused it with a C4S (from several hundred meters behind). When I passed him I noticed that this was actually the 997...

    It was my first personal encounter with the 997. The car is a real beauty! Particularly in silver and grey shades. Looking forward to the 997TTS

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    Looking forward to the 997TTS



    that would make quite a good plate .... shame i just ordered 997TB0 ....

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    Quote:
    lev said:
    There is no question in my mind that 997 is better than 996.



    Wait! I'm picking myself up off the floor now. Ouch, my ribs are killing me from ten minutes of laughter.

    No question? How can there be 'no question' among all/most of us when the car hasn't been released yet? That is too much.

    Oh well, I don't slam anyone who loves the new look, but my personal preference is the C4S Cab I'm in right now. For me, case closed.

    Re: Help - 04C4S or Wait for 997?

    look at the lap time, new technology introduced (breaks for example), hp improvement

    If it would be GT3 or TT I would hesitate to make such a statement but I dont have a question in my mind that years of testing amd making 997 by Porsche folks who have a great record of making great cars says something? It is better SPORT car than standard 996 version which is 996 4s. It doesnt say anything about 996, it still a great car, but we are talking about a guy who didnt make a decision yet. When I was in his situation this board helped me and I expect now from us to do the same.

    Now Eric, why didnt you buy 993?

     
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