Sacrilegious: Sell/Trade the S4 for 911 Coupe???

[sliceolator]

Ok guys, talk me out of this non-sense... I have a '12 6MT, black on black leather, with carbon fiber package, rotor wheels, w/50K miles. Upgrades are: ECS drilled/slotted rotor kit with Hawk pads. Hydraulic clutch slave line and Chipwerke Pro. New Clutch installed 5000 miles ago.

Dillemma: I'm getting an "itch" for a 911 coupe and contemplating sell of the S4. I absolutely love this car, searched for nearly 2 years for this particular color combo, wheels, mileage, history, etc. and found the dream. Since owning I've maintained the shit out of it. scheduled services, Oil changes every 5K miles or less... pampering it. Keeping it means it will last a very long time. This car is the "swiss army knife" of vehicles for me. It does EVERYTHING I need it to do and does it WELL. More importantly, the family can ride safely without worry.

Getting rid of the S4 for a 911 coupe means we don't take the fast, fun car (S4) on long trips, but rather a boring SUV. :(
Stepping into another 911, however, is familiar territory for me and something alluring at the moment. Values are still heading North and is a good time to buy before they reach Ferrari like status. Older coupes are easy and cheap to work on. Tracking lighter weight 911's can be fun and VERY rewarding. I'm just a fanboy of the 911 and have my eyes on a coupe at the moment. Selling the S4 is the only way to get it. The Targa 911 stays.

I have my flamesuit on now, let the burn begin!

[chet]

Do it! That's all I've got to say. :) I think I'm going to be trading mine in soon for an SUV (family), and will eventually do trailer + 911 for the track. :)


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[s4buckeye]

@pilfer

[Pilfer]

@pilfer

Lol,

Do it. I traded my 2013 S4 with stage 1, bilsteins, awe exhaust, stop tech bbk, forged wheels, full eurocode setup, stage 1 apr and dsg tunes for a 997.2 C4GTS on a road trip lol. I left with the S4 with my gf and all our luggage on the way to Vancouver. Picked up the 911 on the way home in Portland. It fit all our crap on the drive from Portland to SF.

I take the 911 on road trips frequently, it fits me and my gf and our luggage without a problem. I'm also daily driving the 911 to work and love every minute of it. But you've had them so you know .


Never looked back...

[jokingjimmy]

Sorry but I'm totally confused. Why would anyone talk you out of that upgrade lol

[Seattle996]

Sorry but I'm totally confused. Why would anyone talk you out of that upgrade lol

^^ 2nd that lol

[Pilfer]

Sorry but I'm totally confused. Why would anyone talk you out of that upgrade lol

@bknewtype

[sigaddict]

I'm with ya. I'm potentially looking to replace my 2012 prestige S4 with a 997 turbo

[bpang1]

I would do it...no matter how many boxes the S4 ticks off in terms of performance and practicality it doesn't fill the "passion" box as well as other cars that are available.

I myself am going back to my roots and picking up the new Camaro SS. I'd love a 911 as well but the Audi is already too ostentatious a car for someone who works for a non-profit.

[S4 00 2.7]

Sorry but I'm totally confused. Why would anyone talk you out of that upgrade lol

exactly

@bknewtype

Lol

[StealthBlackA4]

You'd be stupid not to get one...but maybe I'm biased haha

[GRUMPY-S4]

Is this a bragging post? Lol

[Loe]

can't tell if serious

[StealthBlackA4]

Is this a bragging post? Lol

No, I'm actually being serious for once in my life haha!

[doug97gxe]

Get the 911 and trade your slow boring SUV in for a Cayenne Turbo .. Problem Solved

[GRUMPY-S4]

can't tell if serious

Me either

[The Fat Kid]

can't tell if serious

Look at the cars listed in his garage. He has posted pictures

[MrFunk]

If you have a second "practical" car then pick up the 911... I'd do it if I didn't need the space of the S4...

[doug97gxe]

You'd be stupid not to get one...but maybe I'm biased haha

Is this a bragging post? Lol

can't tell if serious

No, I'm actually being serious for once in my life haha!

Me either

Look at the cars listed in his garage. He has posted pictures

i'm confused if you guys were talking about the OP or the gentleman from PA

[The Fat Kid]

i'm confused if you guys were talking about the OP or the gentleman from PA

I was referring to Stealth.

[RudyH]

Keep the S4, it has more doors

I'm in the same boat, coupe, sedan, coupe, sedan, coupe, sedan...my next car needs to keep the trend alive by being a coupe. The 911 is always a wise choice

[doug97gxe]

I was referring to Stealth.

yeah i knew you were.. the other guys i wasn't sure about

[Rodmar]

Grab the 911, and never look back. Life's way to short if something is obtainable now.

[KRp220]

the term "911" can really mean a a ton of things (literally 30+ years of variants). which one are you thinking of getting? cuz if you're talking about a 996 Tip, keep the S4 haha

[sliceolator]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. I was actually expecting more opposition to this thread. Still haven't made up my mind yet. It does sway me some seeing how many have migrated from S4's to 911's. Either way, I don't see a wrong decision here. To keep or to sell.

[sliceolator]

Hahaha! Good points. Not a fan of automatics as a general statement. The 996 series leaves a lot to be desired for in my opinion.

the term "911" can really mean a a ton of things (literally 30+ years of variants). which one are you thinking of getting? cuz if you're talking about a 996 Tip, keep the S4 haha

[Loe]

you should do it and not look back. S4's are dime a dozen and you can always go back, my advice (but then again, don't listen to me lol)

[LINDW4LL]

Hahaha! Good points. Not a fan of automatics as a general statement. The 996 series leaves a lot to be desired for in my opinion.

Which 911 are you looking at?

[s4buckeye]

Which 911 are you looking at?

I think the one with two doors.

[Thurston]

I like driving Porsche's and will probably snag a cayman s one day but I want it to be a garage weekend car - you really could shed more light on which 911 you are interested in - what year? new, used - daily driver? I think we all know about some of those catastrophic failures w/ the ims and what not so which year r u interested in? The 991's super duper.

[jygesq]

for me the S4 is the ultimate car, quattro, SC 330 HP (most likely more) four passenger, a trunk that is usable. expensive to keep up, but not as expensive as a 911. When I was looking at cars a cayman S was $ 30 K more than an s4 with the same options.

[Ze_Nardo6]

I think it's time for a stage 2 e85 file..

[EGPhoto]

I'm on the same boat man, looking to pull the trigger next year

[Thurston]

for me the S4 is the ultimate car, quattro, SC 330 HP (most likely more) four passenger, a trunk that is usable. expensive to keep up, but not as expensive as a 911. When I was looking at cars a cayman S was $ 30 K more than an s4 with the same options.

Not trying to nitpck but do we know for sure or not wether the S4 is underrated? I mean there must be hundreds if not thousands of stock dyno's out there.. yet i hear time and time again that it is "probably" underrated. I agree, i think it is but do we know for certain yet or not?

[SportVier]

911 would not be my choice if I was going two-seat RWD, but if you're into P-cars then go for it.

The only question I've got is... why did you need to replace your clutch at 45k!?

[sliceolator]

Great questions well deserving of insight. Hands down, I'm an "air cooled" fan... pun intended here. ;) In all seriousness, my eyes are gravitating toward the 964 and 993 platforms for daily driving, track beast whore, grocery getter, monthly Cars N Coffee, Lowes and Home depot construction mule, and date night queen car. It will be my multipurpose vehicle with exception of driving kids around and taking long trips.

For the right mods I'd also consider the '74-89 years 911. I'd like to think I could spring for a widebody coupe, however, prices are astronomical these days. Outside of the aircooled realm, the only water cooled 911's that have tempted me are the 996TT and 997TT's. My brother in-law's 996TT is thrilling to drive in "seat of pants" performance, but drives like a Camry, even with upgrade suspension. I dunno, just don't feel as connected with the road.

"you really could shed more light on which 911 you are interested in - what year? new, used - daily driver? I think we all know about some of those catastrophic failures w/ the ims and what not so which year r u interested in? The 991's super duper.

[sliceolator]

Agree, the S4 is THE ultimate car for all needs and why such a dilemma.

for me the S4 is the ultimate car, quattro, SC 330 HP (most likely more) four passenger, a trunk that is usable. expensive to keep up, but not as expensive as a 911. When I was looking at cars a cayman S was $ 30 K more than an s4 with the same options.

[sliceolator]

6MT premature worn clutch issues appear to be prevalent as I discovered. Appears to be a bad design in hydraulic clutch line with the "damper" that causes disengage premature wear. After replacing the line with aftermarket, there was a HUGE noticeable difference with the clutch engage and disengage feel. Much more accurate and precise.

911 would not be my choice if I was going two-seat RWD, but if you're into P-cars then go for it.

The only question I've got is... why did you need to replace your clutch at 45k!?

[SportVier]

6MT premature worn clutch issues appear to be prevalent as I discovered. Appears to be a bad design in hydraulic clutch line with the "damper" that causes disengage premature wear. After replacing the line with aftermarket, there was a HUGE noticeable difference with the clutch engage and disengage feel. Much more accurate and precise.

So then was this covered under warranty?

[mehware]

@The Fat Kid how fat we talking?

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