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Whats special about the Targa?
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The 996 Targa has an opening rear window too.
Targa gives a scenic view, open/close roof at the touch of a button at any speed. More security than a cabriolet.
A true grand tourer for European trips.
Targa gives a scenic view, open/close roof at the touch of a button at any speed. More security than a cabriolet.
A true grand tourer for European trips.
The 996 Targa is rear wheel drive, the new 997 is 4wd with the option of an "S" model.
The Targa is about 75kg heavier than a C2 Coupe. It is stiffer than a cab though not as stiff as a coupe. The glass roof makes the car very light and airy. The reaction of surprise I get from people who know the 911 through the coupe or the cab when I give them a lift always heartens me. If you are tall then there is a bit of extra head room even with the blind (an electric sun screen that rolls along the underside of the glass) is closed.
The "hatchback" is useful. It allows you to put everyday items (such as umbrellas) into the car without the risk of damage.
It is a car you should try. It will not be everyones cup of tea but it is a special car. If tomorrow Porsche or a tuner announced a turbo version of the 997 Targa 4S I would break my "I will never buy a new car again" pledge and have one in a heartbeat. I would however not go for silver again The Targa is an individualistic car, it actually needs something other than silver.
The Targa is about 75kg heavier than a C2 Coupe. It is stiffer than a cab though not as stiff as a coupe. The glass roof makes the car very light and airy. The reaction of surprise I get from people who know the 911 through the coupe or the cab when I give them a lift always heartens me. If you are tall then there is a bit of extra head room even with the blind (an electric sun screen that rolls along the underside of the glass) is closed.
The "hatchback" is useful. It allows you to put everyday items (such as umbrellas) into the car without the risk of damage.
It is a car you should try. It will not be everyones cup of tea but it is a special car. If tomorrow Porsche or a tuner announced a turbo version of the 997 Targa 4S I would break my "I will never buy a new car again" pledge and have one in a heartbeat. I would however not go for silver again The Targa is an individualistic car, it actually needs something other than silver.
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And in white too!
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And in Zenith blue - but I am biased!
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And a 997 in orange too!
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If I had a 911 as a daily driver in town etc, I would love a 996 Targa TIP! I remember seeing one in Midnight blue with the chrome surrounds, stone grey interior and colour coded centre console... it looked soooo classy and perfect for a night out on the town... 8)
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Trouble is that a Ferrari attracts the crumpet!
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Targas are great! I would love a 997 Targa 4S when they've depreciated to something approaching my price range which could be a while yet.
As said above, the airy interior, which works brilliantly with the roof shut and the blind open even on a dull day or at night.
They are apparently a bit 'softer' than a coupe, but not that I ever noticed, not being a 'Ring God...
The opening hatch on the 996 Targa would be really handy too.
There's one at www.autobahn.co.uk - not seen it, but just spotted it on the site yesterday. www.northway.co.uk have one too.
As said above, the airy interior, which works brilliantly with the roof shut and the blind open even on a dull day or at night.
They are apparently a bit 'softer' than a coupe, but not that I ever noticed, not being a 'Ring God...
The opening hatch on the 996 Targa would be really handy too.
There's one at www.autobahn.co.uk - not seen it, but just spotted it on the site yesterday. www.northway.co.uk have one too.
To clarify my comment about colours, it only applies to the 996 and 997 Targas. Lighter colours worked well as Stevos examples show on the 993. It is the very dark (near Black) front strip that IMHO looks wrong, in fact it looks slightly dated. With a Blue, Black Seal Grey, Orange, or the Bronze used in the ads it works really well. never seen one in GR or SY.
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This one looks terrific value - at Harbour cars Chichester
http://www.harbourcars.com/stock/detailU764.html
http://www.harbourcars.com/stock/detailU764.html
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