996 C4S model year differences

[guardsredcab]

I'm considering purchasing a 996 C4S coupe. Were there significant improvements from model year 2002 to 2004? Choices are narrowed to a 2002 with less than 20K miles vs. a 2004 with 35K. Appreciate any advice.

[ahamay]

I'm considering purchasing a 996 C4S coupe. Were there significant improvements from model year 2002 to 2004? Choices are narrowed to a 2002 with less than 20K miles vs. a 2004 with 35K. Appreciate any advice.

take the '02

[perucho]

Why?? Just because of the mileage? You have to factor cost and resale value. Both costing the same, I would get the 04.

[jgriffin56]

I have a 04 C4S Cab. Every year they haveincreased horsepower in the engines and increased size. do not know, if the 02 and 04I know have same engine or not. I know that all the 04s that I have seen are really loaded, all leather, all electronic seats, litronics, etc. You may want to seeif the 02 has the rear side vents. I have been thinking on selling mine (son in Med School$$) I really like the car, I live in So Cal and taking the top down is really cool. The 4 wheel drive is great for cornering and climbing hills. The C4S is almost a Turbo (minus the turbo and some suspension). It is pretty quick and handles real well.