Confused but seriously interested.

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Had a test drive yesterday in a 996 (911) C2 cab and I was impressed with the ride, handling etc. I'm very confused as to the different type of variants available and the salesman put me off the Targa saying that it wasn't very good, rattled, squeaked etc. However, I just got the feeling that the salesman was selling me what he wanted to sell rather than perhaps what I wanted to buy. Here's what I'm looking for:
Pre-owned or a demonstrator (I'll never buy new again!)
Roof off or targa top.
Plenty of grunt.
Fun.
Great handling.
Not really interested in track days but enjoy "B" roads.
Purchase budget min £45k absolute max £69k.
Purchase time end July onwards.
Aniticipated mileage 10 - 12k miles per annum.
What should I be looking for and what should I be lookin out for.
Oh!, and waht's the owners club like? Is it social?
Thanks in Advance.

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grant3 said:

TOP TIP.......buy a guide to the 996, Peter Morgan has a new ultimate guide coming out soon.It will tell you about options, spec, range, problems etc etc. >> Edited by grant3 on Wednesday 16th June 14:16

Thanks for the info. Where will I find Peter Morgan's guide?

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cyrus1971 said:

Have you considered the new BMW 645 convertible ? Not my cup of tea but may be yours or is it too new ?

Don't know why but BMW's have never appealed to me. One man's meat etc.

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batster said:

I bought a 2002 Targa three weeks ago. Its seal grey and a beautiful thing.

Got any pics?

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batster said:

I have - am a bit of a luddite so will have to send them to your email address rather than attach them to this forum - will sort out on monday.

Ta!

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polar993 said:

batster said: Bonus is that it also weighs less than the tintop and cab. Is this right? I thought the targa was based on the cab, and therefore heavier than the coupe, which my understanding is the lightest?

Now I'm even more confused! I need a