- convertible 51,746
- 5,804 below average
- 44,995 good
- Santa Barbara, CA
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- carsforsale.com
- 5,804 below average convertible 51,746 gasoline black automatic
2008 Porsche 911 C-4S, 50k miles, Full Leather, Power seat pkg. Let me admit it at once. Any time Len hands me a Porsche, I go on my special route. Definitely a special time, for there’s really something distinctive about any Porsche. And the 4s is right at the top of my list. Equipped with a 355-hp, 3.8-liter flat six, the Carrera 4S is a lot of people’s dream car. The cabin is a trifle austere, as is common in German automobiles. I started off by commuting in thick traffic, where the 4S behaved admirably. When traveling with the crowd, I stayed in automatic, which was a wise choice, so I could concentrate on surrounding traffic, using the throttle to seize strategic gaps—and to get out of the way of idiots (in small Japanese sedans and pickups), who wanted to race me. On the freeway, the car is magnificent and commendably quiet in sixth gear at cruising speeds, with acceleration that’s matched by few others on the road. About 4.2 seconds for 0 to 60 is impressive in any company. But, alas, it was not to be, so I just enjoyed the nice Bose stereo and the fresh air. But please, dear reader, put the car into sport manual and head for the hills. Use the pedals on the steering wheel and play. Fast gear changes were exquisite, the acceleration out of even extreme corners fast, immediate, and controlled. Passing rapidly through slaloms was positively yummy. When I pushed the 4S, it stuck to the pavement like glue, with a reassuring poise that’s one of the car’s most attractive qualities for the average driver. This is a driver’s car, but the great attraction of the 4S for many average drivers is that it is reassuring and easy to drive. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth
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