Which 911

[Andmar]

Hi All Just looking to buy first Porsche 911 for general use by the wife. Currently considering a 2003 Manual Targa or 2003 Tiptronic both circa 30,000 miles on the clock and similar price. Can anyone give some advice on which would be a better car.
Thanks

[Output Flange]

Depends whether you want a big sunroof that might leak on you or not.

Do you?

[Andmar]

Are leaks in the sunroof a common problem.

[Magic919]

Rattles are too. Unless you really want a Targa, don't buy one. It's a lot more than a sunroof.

[rajkohli81]

I would seriously question those kind of miles on a 2003 996. These cars were most often driven more than 3k per annum and they wear so well, that there are unfortunately a lot out there that have been clocked.

I would imagine that someone with a genuine 30k mile, single or two owner 996 may be asking close to 997 money, in which case I would strongly suggest an average mileage 997 over a 'low mileage' 996

996 is turning out to be the 'unloved' 911 and Targas are typically the 'unloved' 996, so if anythings going to be harder to move on in the future it sounds like this will be it