Air Cooled C4 vs C2

[GaryDG]

Assuming the same car otherwise, what are your thoughts on the value of a C4 over a C2?

[SilberUrS6]

To me, a C4 is worth less because of the added weight and complexity. But my opinion is not universal.

[vracer]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

To me, a C4 is worth less because of the added weight and complexity. But my opinion is not universal.

What he said.

[Matt Monson]

964 or 993?

A 964 C4 is a very complex (expensive to repair) AWD system. 964 C4s are worth less than 964 C2s.

993s are more of a wash with equal values. A 993 C4S widebody would be the exception, and is generally worth more than all other 993s except for turbos and RS variants.

[dcautomotive]

So many folks get into a 964 C4 at a "steal" of a price, then something breaks..

It's a shame, I actually like the cars even if they are heavy and slow, same reason I like AWD Subaru wagons. I've also lived where there is lots of snow and steep hills, might have something to do with it.

[CountD]

The 964 Carrera 4 to me is a classic - so much so I probably would trade my clean '75 for one if it were the right one. However, every single one I have seen needed severe work to the driveline in terms of the AWD system, warning lights on the dash lit up like a Christmas tree, and a severely leaky engine. I have yet to come across one that I would purchase, but to me it is still a special car (probably because it was the bees knees when it came out in '89 and I was a senior in highschool).

[GaryDG]

Thanks for your most recent comments.

My deal was I thought the C4's just looked better. I now understand better the servicibility issues, thank you!

The only thing is: Count "bees knees"? Splain to us.

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by GaryDG

Thanks for your most recent comments.

My deal was I thought the C4's just looked better. I now understand better the servicibility issues, thank you!

The only thing is: Count "bees knees"? Splain to us.

The cat's whiskers, all that, totally awesome dude, outstanding, etc.

[CountD]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

The cat's whiskers, all that, totally awesome dude, outstanding, etc.

Thanks for cuing him in - I guess it's an old saying - also meaning the real deal, high quality, etc.

[1968SWTs]

People like them because of "weight distribution" but weigh in the ends is no fun for me with the effect on moment of inertia. I would strongly prefer arse-heavy :-)
I think the C4s are worth less.
Perhaps he opposite for 997s. For now