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I would take the turbo all day long. It usually has a higher list of standard options that most base, S or 4S are click on options. Turbo usually have the full leather, Pasm with air suspension and other little standard equipment that make up for the difference in price plus the bigger engine and brakes!
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Full leather (and the other gadgets) is very nice!
I would take the turbo all day long. It usually has a higher list of standard options that most base, S or 4S are click on options. Turbo usually have the full leather, Pasm with air suspension and other little standard equipment that make up for the difference in price plus the bigger engine and brakes!
Sometimes one gets lucky. My P4S was GT Silver, full Espresso leather, PASM, Chrono, 4-zone climate, heating/cooling all seats, and a few other things. Other than replacing the horn under warranty, no problems. Cost of ownership was routine maintenance.
Have you driven both? Its hard to be content with the 4S after driving the Turbo. The power and options is awesome. If you are gonna save a few bucks make sure that you put some away for maintenance.
after owning a 2012 P4S since new, I recently traded to a 2015 P Turbo. The differences are not subtle and I dare say if I had driven a turbo first I would not have bought the 4S. My 4S was well optioned out and the one thing I miss is the wooden steering wheel that the turbo does not have. As to rubber, I swapped tires with the Turbo, putting my Pirelli Cinturatto all season radials on the Turbo. I have an extra set of rims with Michelin snow tires, but have not used them for two seasons as the Pirelli get me around well enough here in Colorado.
I made my decision and went with the turbo just because it's a certified pre owned vehicle for another 10 months. The car is in immaculate condition and under warranty so I felt that was a better choice. Thanks everyone for your input
First time Porsche buyer, and I'm losing my mind on which one to pull the trigger on. I have an opportunity to buy either a '10 Turbo w/ 87k $45k & serviced or a '10 4s w/ 75k For $35k from someone I know, a one owner car. They both have high miles, is it something I should stay away from. I really want the Turbo, but if something goes wrong, the expenses are astronomical.
Are there common issues with either one, that I should look into, or do I just walk away from both?
Thanks for your help
Consider insurance as well. For me, insurance on turbo was more than twice as much as 4S. Also, does the 4S have sport chrono package? My 4S is fast, especially sports plus mode. I'd probably be bored with it if it didn't have sports plus. That said, there is nothing like a turbo. If price weren't an issue, I definitely would have bought a turbo.
