New to me 997.2 Targa 4S
#31
10-19-2010, 12:05 AM
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Very Nice!!!
Can you guys give me some info on "Targa's"?
I thought the original Porsche Targa's the whole top roof came off... kinda like the Ferrari 308 that Magnum drove... right?
Does the roof on this come off as a removable pannel, or is it just a really big sunroof that slides back?
Can you guys give me some info on "Targa's"?
I thought the original Porsche Targa's the whole top roof came off... kinda like the Ferrari 308 that Magnum drove... right?
Does the roof on this come off as a removable pannel, or is it just a really big sunroof that slides back?
Starting with the '96 993 Targa, Porsche changed to the current configuration of a sliding glass roof. It drops down and then slides in front of the rear glass (from the perspective of being in the car). And yeah, in simple terms, it's like a giant sunroof.
#33
10-19-2010, 05:38 PM
Even better--
So there is someone else that checks the Porsche site for Targas regularly. I'm very happy it worked out for you so well. I look forward to reading periodic updates on the board regarding your Targa. Congrats again.
Thanks!
I searched nationwide - both on eBay and on the Porsche.com site. Generally there are a handful - usually 3 to 6 on eBay and something like 14 to 18 on Porsche.com. For three months it was part of my morning routine. I was pretty picky - I knew I wanted a six speed with the sport chrono - and was willing to be flexible on color, etc. In the end, I got lucky - black on black is a great combination for this car, and it has every option I cared about except the rear wiper and factory sport exhaust.
Good luck!
I searched nationwide - both on eBay and on the Porsche.com site. Generally there are a handful - usually 3 to 6 on eBay and something like 14 to 18 on Porsche.com. For three months it was part of my morning routine. I was pretty picky - I knew I wanted a six speed with the sport chrono - and was willing to be flexible on color, etc. In the end, I got lucky - black on black is a great combination for this car, and it has every option I cared about except the rear wiper and factory sport exhaust.
Good luck!
#34
10-19-2010, 09:45 PM
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First post - hello!
Congtrats on a fine choice. I'm into my 2nd month of searching for a CPO Targa 4S and I'm thinking I might have to order new soon. My dealer found me a Macadamia Nut '09 with just 1300 miles, but I'm just not sure of that color. You can't go wrong with Black/Black though - yours is beautiful!
Cheers
Greg
Congtrats on a fine choice. I'm into my 2nd month of searching for a CPO Targa 4S and I'm thinking I might have to order new soon. My dealer found me a Macadamia Nut '09 with just 1300 miles, but I'm just not sure of that color. You can't go wrong with Black/Black though - yours is beautiful!
Cheers
Greg
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10-19-2010, 11:04 PM
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Congtrats on a fine choice. I'm into my 2nd month of searching for a CPO Targa 4S and I'm thinking I might have to order new soon. My dealer found me a Macadamia Nut '09 with just 1300 miles, but I'm just not sure of that color. You can't go wrong with Black/Black though - yours is beautiful!
Cheers
Greg
Congtrats on a fine choice. I'm into my 2nd month of searching for a CPO Targa 4S and I'm thinking I might have to order new soon. My dealer found me a Macadamia Nut '09 with just 1300 miles, but I'm just not sure of that color. You can't go wrong with Black/Black though - yours is beautiful!
Cheers
Greg
And regarding the daily search...now that I found the car, I kind of miss the daily routine of looking at what's available.
#36
10-20-2010, 04:40 AM
Hello,
i love the Targa ! I had a 996 Targa Blue Lapislazzuli, very good memories.
Very practical car.
Very nice dog too, i had two of it. How do you call this race of dog in your country ?
Enjoy your car.
V.
i love the Targa ! I had a 996 Targa Blue Lapislazzuli, very good memories.
Very practical car.
Very nice dog too, i had two of it. How do you call this race of dog in your country ?
Enjoy your car.
V.
#37
10-20-2010, 07:48 AM
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Rep Power: 23 My dog is commonly known in the U.S. as a Belgian Shepherd. Great dogs! Matches the car too.
#39
10-20-2010, 08:01 AM
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Thanks - she really is a great dog. Smart, gentle, loving...she might be the brains of the house!
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