993 Targa?

[glenn911C4S]

I fancy a 993 targa, what do I need to look at when viewing? Manual or auto?
Should I be put off by high milage? Anyone got a nice one for sale?

[Lurking Lawyer]

Mainly the same things as any other 993 - there's a list of points to look out for in a sticky thread at the top of the PCGB 993 register.

Additionally, check the Targa roof operates smoothly, retracts all the way and closes fully. Expect it to clunk a bit on less-than-glass-smooth roads. It's reputedly very expensive to sort out if it goes wrong, and finding someone who knows what they're doing with it can be tricky.

There are a couple up for sale in the classifieds at the moment - thats as good a starting point as any.

ETA: A lot of them seemed to have been specced as Tiptronic - it certainly seemed that way when I was looking for one. Comes down to personal preference but, unless it's going to be a daily driver doing a lot of city centre miles, it really has to be a manual IMO.

Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Wednesday 22 August 14:29

[hartech]

The targa roof is not difficult once you have done it a few times and made some tools etc. Usually the main problem stems from the rectangular main seal shrinking and then pulling the joints apart at the corners. Replacing and re-setting usually sorts it out.

Baz

[tobster]

Glenn , it took me over a year to find a low mileage manual targa. A lot also have the grey leather interior which some people prefer, I went for the black leather interior.
I would suggest getting any 993 inspected though , depending on where you are in the country. I'm in the south east and used Peter Morgan , I'm sure there are others based around the UK.