Hi Guys,

I've been trying to find some definitive answers to this. Basically, i'm in the market for a 996 turbo and there is a really nice 996 cabrio near me in my budget range. Only problem is I never really wanted a cabrio, because I'm worried about body flex and weight.

How much flex can be expected in a cabrio? Also what is the weight difference between the 3300LBS hardtop and the cabrio carpoint.com has no info on this. Google didn't turn up much nor did wiki 996.

I lap my cars about 15-20% of the time and I don't want a car that plays the accordion on me.

I found the hard tops are around 3300 LBS but can't find anything on the Cabrio's.

BTW nice to see familiar supraforum faces here like Steve Jarvis. :P

 

If you're tracking your car regularly, I'd skip the Cabrio. I own one and find it quite stiff, but I think you mind find many tracks don't allow them.

Be patient. Lots of them out there. Wait for the right car.

 

hard top looks much better imo, wait for the right car

 

Zazzn, take your time there is a lot of TT out there. In montreal, it is amazing to see the deals you can get. Only five hours drive ...Take a look here and do a search for Porsche turbo..There is some for sale since over a year! http://www.lespac.com/

 

You should only buy a Cab with a reason, don't get a Cab since you have no reason.

 

i own both a 996tt cab and coupe, cab for very nice days and the coupe for pure fun, if you are going to track the car id go coupe, with limited time on a track and more cruising around I would grab my Cab keys all day.

 

I show the base weight of the 911 turbo at 3,395 (usually closer to 3,475 with options.

The only weight I found for a 911 turbo cabrio was 3,660. It appears the cabrio weighs 265 pounds (3,660 - 3,395) more than the coupe. This appears reasonable for a coupe versus convertible. Is some cars it's closer to 400 pounds.

As people have said, go with the coupe if you're tracking the car.

Later, Steve