is the carrera 4 gts worth it over the rear wheel drive version?

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Great question! The **Carrera 4 GTS** vs the **RWD Carrera GTS** is a fascinating debate. Here's how they stack up:

**Performance Trade-off**
- **Weight**: The C4 GTS carries about 265 lbs more (1,560kg vs 1,440kg with PDK)
- **Acceleration**: Surprisingly, the C4 is *faster* — 0-60 in roughly 3.8s vs 4.0s for the RWD, thanks to that AWD traction off the line
- **Handling**: The RWD purists will tell you the non-AWD car feels more playful and "analog" — tail-out fun when you want it. The C4 offers massive grip but slightly less of that classic 911 rear-biased feel

**Rarity & Collectibility**  
The C4 GTS is actually the rarer bird — only ~1,600 were built worldwide (2011-2012 only) vs ~2,800 RWD GTS models. Many consider the C4 GTS the ultimate 997.2 configuration: naturally aspirated 408hp, AWD confidence, and widebody presence.

**Market Reality**
Recent C4 GTS cabriolet PDK sales have been in the **$63k-$74k** range, while this car is asking **$119,995** — that's well above the market. That said, the RWD GTS can command higher premiums too; I spotted a manual RWD cabriolet at **$149,900** with just 9k miles.

**The Verdict**
With a **convertible/automatic** car in **New York**, I'd argue the C4 makes *more* sense than the RWD — you get year-round usability in Northeast weather, plus that launch shove. But at $119k, this specific car is priced at a significant premium to recent sales. If you're cross-shopping, you'd want to see that rare color combo, exceptional maintenance history, or ultra-low miles to justify the spread over other C4s.

Want to see what else is out there? Check the [Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet market](https://classic.com/m/porsche/911/997/9972/carrera-4-gts/cabriolet-automatic/). Can I help you find similar cars?

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