Yes, this is the sort of thing I'm reading on this forum. Even the 911's can have huge problems, IMS, RMS and cylinder scoring...
Looking at 4200
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cheshiremaserati
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As I have stated already, key is a to buy a good one from the outset from a specialist who knows what they are buying as stock to sell or someone who you can commission to source you a good one. Like the naive guys who buy a 996 or 997.1 ignorant of the issues with the engine or unaware that such issues are not present with a Mezger engined 997/996 car, it is all about understanding and research as you are doing now. I do agree that if its a 4200 you want, there is a case for a face-lift one. It would have been a face-lift one I would have gone for if I decided not to go ahead with a Gransport LE. Note: The GS is only available in CambioCorsa - you may already know that but worth highlighting.
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You can always fit a GS grill to a facelift. on my HUGE to do list.
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Agreed, I'm not a fan of the facelift grill but much prefer the facelift as a whole. Luckily my late 4200 facelift has a GS grille and 19" GS alloys.
The GS chrome grille can certainly be fitted and looks much better IMHO.
I do fancy the CambioCorsa, I need to test drive one...
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Good luck with your search. Make sure to take your time and work out what colour combination and spec you want, plus drive a few examples if you can. Plenty of advice on here too, as you can see from above!
I got into 4200 ownership last year and don’t regret it one bit. I was also a former 911 (996) owner and, for me at least, the 4200 surpassed the equivalent aged Porsche for build quality, presence and sense of occasion. Sounds amazing too!!
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I got into 4200 ownership last year and don’t regret it one bit. I was also a former 911 (996) owner and, for me at least, the 4200 surpassed the equivalent aged Porsche for build quality, presence and sense of occasion. Sounds amazing too!!
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I think BMWs from the same era as the 4200 and Gransports are more temperamental with a lot more common problems
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I am comparing to the contemporary 996/986 series cars mind, which weren’t Porsche’s best attempt at upmarket materials. It would probably be fair to say that things went uphill from there for Porsche!!
I’m sure you’ll love the 4200, it’s a great GT car.
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I have had two 4200 cambio corsa and love them.
For me I would rather have the 2002 with the raw gearbox changes and once in sports mode it stays there until you turn it off.
If I could find a mint early one that's where I would be going.
Good job we're all different.
Best of luck with your search.
For me I would rather have the 2002 with the raw gearbox changes and once in sports mode it stays there until you turn it off.
If I could find a mint early one that's where I would be going.
Good job we're all different.
Best of luck with your search.
What 4200's have you had?
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2002 F1 and 2004 F1 which is on here as Project 4200 I think.
cheshiremaserati
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I had one test drive and liked it. I had thought it would be like a sluggish slush-box torque converter auto. But it is not! It is a robotised manual with a single plate clutch. It has an "Auto" mode that I don't use. In normal or Sports Mode, you have to pull/flick the left hand paddle to engage first gear and then drive off. Then you wonder why its not changing up as you go higher and higher with the revs. Then you are reminded it is not an auto. It wont change gear itself and you have to pull/flick the "Up" right hand paddle. In normal mode it will change up on the red line - not in Sports Mode. Pull both paddles towards you to engage Neutral. Auto mode can be used but I am told is heavier on the clutch than driving in manual (normal or Sports) mode. Then, as you approach a roundabout or traffic lights and slow down, it will manually shift down to prevent stall if you don't flick the paddle. So there is no need to remember to go down through the box to prevent stall. It is quite clever really.
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A manual manual is even better!!Auto sucks. Manual is great
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Was project 4200 a cat d?
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It had a failed oil/water pump unit which is rare but does happen so water pump needs a close inspection as that leaks and destroys the shaft that drives the oil pumps.