Stupid question! Why are cabriolets...

[pesty]

looking at prices of late 964 and early 993 models can anyone explain to me why Targa's and Cabriolets are so much cheaper?

Are there particular probelms asociated with them or are Coupes more desireable?

[interloper]

I would assume that the cabs and targas depreciate at a greater rate than the coupe because older Porsches are more often bought by enthusiasts rather than posers (the coupe being more structarly rigid is probably percieved as more of a drivers car).

Also the convertible roof is one more thing to go wrong on an older car, might put people off ?

[david hype]

Their values are also seasonally sensitive!

[domster]

They are less structurally rigid and therefore not the purist's choice for handling etc.

Also, the classic 911 shape looks better as a coupe.

There was a premium when they were new, of course, something like 5 or 6k IIRC.

>> Edited by domster on Monday 3rd November 11:21

[meno-porsche]

In addition to the comments made the Coupes are more refined. The 993/964 cabs are(in my opinion) just plain butt ugly and you also have to put up with the leaks, extra noise, higher insurance, greater risk of some muppitt with a Stanley Knife, etc, etc. The 964 Targa also suffers the same fate. I personally reserve judgement on the 933 Targa, as it likely to be my next Porsche if I get rid of my 964 coupe - but that may because I getting soft in my old age

Try them and see for yourself, but I'm sure you will find a Coupe (with a sun roof) a better all round drive and less trouble in the long run.

Hope this helps.