I am considering coming back to Porsche after several years elsewhere. I am looking at an '05 C2S with 29K miles (sold as a CPO by Porsche dealer) vs an '07 C4S with 50K miles (no warranty and sold by private dealer). They are both similarly equipped and appear to be in similar condition (the '05 might be a bit cleaner, but it has been detailed where the '07 has not). They are within $100 of each other in price.

Any thoughts on the preferable car? It would be a daily driver.

Thanks in advance.

 

I would take the 05. CPO & will be daily driver
(so u will put many miles on it)

 

without a doubt the 07 - there will be a substantial difference in resale value - both because of year as well as +$2000-$4000 for the 4 Wheel drive.
I would not worry about the mileage at all - this is not some challenging sportscar from the 70s, but one of the most reliable cars ever ...

 

whats the asking price ?

 

Without looking at the cars options colors condition etc... I would go for the Carrera S, because of the mileage and the CPO.

 

They are both around 49. I like the color combo of the 4S better. They are in very similar condition. I am worried about the IMS issue on the '05, but the CPO is of some comfort. I am torn at the moment.

 

Manual transmission?

 

the 4s is a better car, but I am fan of lower miles and warranty.. at $50 I think you can keep looking and get a good car, does it have to be S?

 

MBX5, here are a couple of nice Carrera S:
1)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-SPORT-EXHAUST-NAVIGATION-COUPE-ARCTIC-SILVER-METALLI-/300518575224?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f84d8c78
2)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CARRERA-S-NAVI-CHRONO-BOSE-HEATED-SEATS-PWR-SEATS-/330524828977?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cf4d0a531
3)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-PORSCHE-C2S-FAB-SPEED-UPGRADES-/180620200605?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a0dcd8a9d
4)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-PORSCHE-CARRERA-911-S-SUNROOF-MANUAL-TRANS-CLEAN-FL-/230579815913?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35afa0c5e9

All 2006+ and less than 40,000miles for around the price you are looking at...

 

quick search nice cars lol

 

Thanks all. Those are pretty nice! I am partial to the Slver/Black combo! I have a lot to consider... Thanks again.

 

Neither ... it sounds like you doubt both as well.

 

Thanks all for your advice. I went for the '05 S with the CPO warranty. I still can't believe it! What a fantastic car.

 

good choice...the CPO is very important. All the best... enjoy.

 

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