now with the 997 tt available, any reason to order a carrera power kit, especially on a c4s?

 

I think a C4S would still be about 15k cheaper (and of course about 100hp less).

 

not really. especially the GT3 is placed in between @ 106k starting price.

 

arling-my 997c4s had an msrp of 102k-it was pretty well equipt with nav, pse, leather, etc. add the 16k fpr the x-51 and the car is now 118k. realistically, you could get a discount of around 6k, so the car would be about 112k. a similarly equipt turbo, with sports chrono, lsd and heated seats cost me 126k. that's why i ask-why get the x-51?

 

ic. in my opinion the power kit is never a good buy but knowing some people would want it so they offered it. i brought up the GT3 because if u value the 16k price difference then the GT3 will be a much better deal although not everyone likes it. i drove a C2S with power kit last year i was not impressed. i could feel the difference but not 16k difference.

 

On the other hand, opting for the X51 and adding a few other factory options (Sport Chrono, ceramic brakes, sport exhaust, adaptive seats, short shifter, aero package) one has a 996 GT3 equivalent, close to a 997 GT3, but with a Carrera ride, luxury and understated look. I think it's a good option, but to each his own.

 

The X51 includes the PSE.

 

i haven't added it all up, but i think that this car would be as expensive as a turbo. resale wise, you would much rather have a 997tt-you would take some beating on this one at trade in time.

 

Sure, if you option the C4S beyond the TT it would be about the same cost. However, if you assume that the two cars are optioned the same (other than the X51) the C4S would still be about $15k cheaper. I'm also assuming the options are similarly priced for the 4S and TT.

 

i think that the aerokit and the ceramic brakes that taratko is talking about is going to put the price way up though.

 

While I love the TT looks and muscle, I really love the GT3. However, as my 997S is a daily driver, I'm not thinking about a GT3. But, I think one could option out a 997C2S, getting close to a 997GT3 (equal to a 996GT3) yet retain the 997S ride and luxury. Plus, you would have a bit stealthier ride (if that is possible in a 997 anyway ) than a GT3. I've optioned one out to near $115k or so on Porsche's website, could get up to $120k, still not close to a 997TT. Plus, you could order one and take delivery much quicke than either 997TT or GT3.

 

the beauty of these cars is u can order exactly the way u want not to care about it financially. can't put a price tag on being exclusive as long as they understand what's gonna happen when reselling the car.

 

scary part...

 

I would get the Powerkit, Just option for the PSE exhaus they offer, Get the CF Airbox from porsche individually, 200 cell Aftermarket Cats' , Programming( Giac, Revo etc) and headers and that might possibly get you to the 400hp range.

 

You are so right IMHO!

I bought the X51 on my C2S coupe - my first one. I didn't care about the price or resale - its Porsche engineered and therefore in my opinion trustworthy (and yeah, overpriced). I put some Cargraphic Turbo Rs on it and whalla, I am done with my ride (except of course for the whole friggin iPod integration thing!).

I read so much on this board about saving money with these cars - come on - its a PORSCHE - to me its not about "saving" money!

I just know that I have a little more under the hood (26hp) than most other stock C2S buzzing around Fairfield County CT - that's worth it to me!