997 Targa 4 S question

[AlexH997]

I like the look of the Targa 4S. I've seen a 2008 model, think its 1st generation for sale at an OPC.

Has anyone owned one before? Do they rattle or squeak mich in comparison to a coupe.

How desirable are they when it comes to selling it on, do ppl want coupe or can instead?

Alex

[markiii]

personally I get no squeaks or rattles from mine

popularity is an awkward one, they seem to hold their value reasonabley well due to Porsche importing so few, however there are generally less people after one at any given time so your pool of buyers is also lower

Edited by markiii on Friday 24th May 13:34

[AlexH997]

thanks mate. thats what i was thinking.

what age is yours?

[Hellers]

Great recent thread here:

I'm sure PaddynMurphy will be along soon enough....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=120...

[Hellers]

Great recent thread here:

I'm sure PaddynMurphy will be along soon enough....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=120...

[markiii]

mines a late 2006 early 2007

not sure of your budget but OPC Cambridge had 2 nice gen 2 Targas when I was there last week

[AlexH997]

Hellers said:

Great recent thread here:

I'm sure PaddynMurphy will be along soon enough....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=120...

cheers
the motor is sweet.

[AlexH997]

markiii said:

mines a late 2006 early 2007

not sure of your budget but OPC Cambridge had 2 nice gen 2 Targas when I was there last week

how reliable has your motor been? I got a 1st generation 997 but not sure i can be fussed with getting another one with all the concerns around ims and scoring.

[nigelpugh7]

Whoops Sorry, looks like I am too late for this thread too!

I have had my 2009 Model Targa 4 S Gen 2 PDK sine new for almost 4 years now.

It has been faultless, and a joy to own, it's the best GT car I have ever owned!

If you do need any specific advice or pointers feel free to ping mr OT post here!

Good luck with your choice, you might have already purchased now though!

[AlexH997]

No not too late at all. I still have my 997 Carrera S but really love e IDE of a targa. Mine has a few squeaks developing and interested to know whether I'd suffer the same fate with the Targa.

Is there anything I should be looking out for specific to Targaa other than the usual checks on a Porsche?

[nigelpugh7]

AlexH997 said:

No not too late at all. I still have my 997 Carrera S but really love e IDE of a targa. Mine has a few squeaks developing and interested to know whether I'd suffer the same fate with the Targa.

Is there anything I should be looking out for specific to Targaa other than the usual checks on a Porsche?

No worries, glad to help.

I previously had a 997.1 4S Cab, and my targa, whilst a gen 2 does not suffer with the body wobble the cab did.

Only issue I have had has been an issue with a coil pack that failed, but was covered under warranty, otherwise been flawless.

I still think its the most practical 911 you can have, I use mine for shopping trips to the supermarket,,loading the bags in through the rear hatch.

I also think that because they are rarer than most 911's , they are more unique , which is a good thing for me!

Edited by nigelpugh7 on Saturday 20th July 10:26

[AlexH997]

Cheers Nigel

The use of rear hatch is a good point when shopping and also the rarity although one could argue that there is less of them because they are unpopular!? Good thing I only buy things for my own enjoyment

[nigelpugh7]

Here is a link to some of my photos, now on Flickr since the demise of webshots!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8818557@N04/sets/7215...

[AlexH997]

That's superb, great photo

[northpolar]

There's a nice one here:

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/716/9974ST...

I'd want to get an OPC warranty on it though!

Peter

[WindyMiller67]

Generally no rattles or squeaks from my 997.2 Targa 4S PDK under normal driving conditions. If you hit a pothole then you do get a rattle and these are more noticeable when the roof is open. Generally though it's quiet.

I agree with everyone's comments about them being unpopular rather than rare. To me, a 2003 BMW M3 CSL is rare as only 2003 were built. No OPC ever stopped a potential 911 buyer from buying a Targa - so not rare! One of the sales guys at my OPC told me that in a given year they sell 2% Targa, 23% Cab and 75% Coupe. So as well as the issue of the higher centre of gravity due to the glass roof, they were a lot dearer than the other two in the first place, so two reasons to be unpopular.

The opening tail gate is a good bonus if you need to carry stuff in the back (only opens when the roof is shut).