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 Post subject: Re: Convince me to get a 964 over a Boxster S.
PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:29 am 
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You don't need a C4, I'm sure you know it's four wheel drive, which would probably use more fuel and make the tyres wear out faster - I stand to be corrected as I'm not an expert.


The C2 and C4 0-60 times are comparable. Despite the extra weight of the 4WD I think it only 0.1s slower to 60 despite carrying an extra 70kgs of weight. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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 Post subject: Re: Convince me to get a 964 over a Boxster S.
PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:56 pm 
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ben944 wrote:
john ward wrote:
You don't need a C4, I'm sure you know it's four wheel drive, which would probably use more fuel and make the tyres wear out faster - I stand to be corrected as I'm not an expert.


The C2 and C4 0-60 times are comparable. Despite the extra weight of the 4WD I think it only 0.1s slower to 60 despite carrying an extra 70kgs of weight. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Ben :bounce:



yep, but the C4 is not so much fun, and there is more to go wrong, don't think you need 4 wheel drive until you have turbo power and beyond :)


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sam wrote:
ben944 wrote:
john ward wrote:
You don't need a C4, I'm sure you know it's four wheel drive, which would probably use more fuel and make the tyres wear out faster - I stand to be corrected as I'm not an expert.


The C2 and C4 0-60 times are comparable. Despite the extra weight of the 4WD I think it only 0.1s slower to 60 despite carrying an extra 70kgs of weight. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Ben :bounce:



yep, but the C4 is not so much fun, and there is more to go wrong, don't think you need 4 wheel drive until you have turbo power and beyond :)


I did forget to mention as well that I've heard the C2 turn in is a lot sharper too. I'd have a C2 tiptronic myself so you get the best of both worlds. Auto for when you're stuck in urban traffic and then tiptronic for when you want to do more spirited driving.

Going to have to wait until the mortgage is paid before I start dabbling with 911's. The servicing and repair bills look horrendous to me. That said, I'd have one tomorrow if I could!

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