That is adorable!

in SoCal, i couldn't imagine life without a targa, so if i can have just one 911, it must be a targa/cab. (this is my situation) on the other hand, almost anywhere else where winter is actually a "season" when temp changes and weather sucks the majority of the year....etc., i would consider buying a coupe .....there is just something so spiritual about hearing that flat-6 engine roar behind you with the fresh air in the cabin and the sun on your neck....I can't ever achieve that in a coupe the same way.

right-on brotha....http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/...s/beerchug.gif

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Another 3.6 targa. Great on the track, perfect for a sunny day cruise. When the weather is nice its a hard feeling to beat cruising with the top off on a twisty road.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108433200.jpg

very nice, JonT! I hope to see you at a DE here in colorado one of these days. this year's schedule is at http://vista.pca.org/rmr

edit: dang, that's a longer drive than I thought. still, maybe sometime!

Right now, I live in New Jersey, but I am moving to SoCal in the next few months. Even when its cold, even snowing, you can take the top out of a targa and listen to the sweet six sing. The echo of the engine on the snow is quite amazing. Try putting a cab's top down in weather below 50 degrees, and you are asking for mucho trouble. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108433914.jpg

Targas Rock - The best combination of open air feeling with the added security of the targa bar.

My old 964 Targa
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Gotta tell you that for DE - I wish I had my old Targa back. Even with the DAS rollbar - I still feel a little neked. But if you want to feel like a rock star - drive a cabriolet...

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Now bra-less, I gotta take more pictures

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I guess it all depends on personal preference and what you intend to use the car for.

I would prefer a targa over a cab, I think they look much better.

However I would prefer a coupe over anything!

This is one of those semi-pointless threads that recurs whenever things get a little slow around here; how can anyone truly be right or wrong in this deal??

We're talking about matters of taste, and they are not really debate-able(?) Do you like the looks of the targa? If you can live w/ the looks of it, and like to drive w/ the roof off, go for it! They are definitely the most plentiful and cheapest variation of the 911 in the used market, but their numbers also attest to their popularity when new. Remember, they were slightly more expensive new than a similarly optioned coupe, (~$1000).

I like them OK, but the lines of the 911 are too important to me and most design-type people agree that the rear side windows and roofline of the 911 coupe combined w/ the rear fenders is the signature of the (close to perfect) design, even the rear glass w/ the little vents above it are beautiful. If none of this makes sense to you, definitely ignore me here. ;)

I should add that I am not a big open car fan, I generally hate convertibles and like to be *cocooned* inside of the car w/ a dark interior and tinted glass. I never even opened my sunroof much, but I appreciated that it opened and closed w/ a touch of a button. We get mucho sun here in SoCal, it is not a precious commodity.

Targas look like an Easter basket to me, but as they say in the used car business, "There is an ass for every seat".... :D

Get what you like, but since everyone is posting targa pictures, chew on this:

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ok , the 911 lines are bit nicer on a coupe ... but hell , when you're driving it .. you don't see those lines...
at that point the fun of topless in nice weather beats coupe driving every time...

it also beats the cab because you don't have much turbulence around your head, you don't need a wind deflector thing , that rear window does it for ya... and does a great job too...

Actually my cab is quieter than my Targa with the top up or down... Go figure.

@120 mph?? do you use a wind deflector?

Maybe the potential buyer is overthinking this a bit. Go into your new car search with an open mind. Test drive everything and buy the one that speaks to you.

Sometimes the car picks the person.

Ok not to 120 - but usable traffic speeds yes, It's quieter at 60mph top up and down - quieter to around 100. After that they both have a roar.

The only negative I had re: the Targa (I could live with the noise) was that the top was heavy and was not easy for my wife to get on and off. I usually just left it off and in the trunk when she took the car and hoped for no rain. With the cabriolet, even with a manual top - she can raise and lower it much easier. No wind deflector. No tail.

ehm... i find 120 very usable

I just love my targa more and more...
Sure the coupes lines are sweeter but I would take a targa over a cab any day.
Also, Porsche almost equals Targa. Everyone knows what a targa is.

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My precious, soon with refinished 16" fuchs.

I have had both. I am a coupe guy but I must say I liked my Targa more than I ever thought I would.

My top did not fit well so I took it off and left it off. If it wasn't nice enough to drive with top off, we did not take it out. I did feeze my @ss off one time driving back from Sebring in the winter.

I like the photo of the little girl in the Targa with the roof off. That should help you make your decision.

Don

Don you'll have to come to one of our Tampa Bay Area get togethers...

This is true, but you must realise that this statement sort of negates the value of beauty in general, (can't see my house when I'm in it, etc...), :rolleyes:, but to each their own of course.

I once met a girl who I swear was the inspiration for the invention of the dimmer switch. :cool:

Is a coupe in the Museum of Modern Art? No - Is a Targa? Yes! Enuf said...

I have had a bunch of coupes...always hated Targas. Finally bought my first Targa, a really cherry 73.5 911T. Rarely drive the coupes anymore...they just collect dust in the garage. I guess I have seen the light and am now a believer in the "Flexy-flyer"

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Everyones garage should have one of each so when you arrive home in the targa you get to look at the coupe sitting there with its' beautiful lines.:)

You only drive the Coupe when you want to do some serious racing though because we all know that Targas aren't capable of doing any serious track work right? ;) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108505751.jpg

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photo credit: bill verburg posted this previously.

For track coupe, for street/track targa or street only!

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I could not agree more with the proponents of owning a Targa. Bill V is especially succinct.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I always wanted a Targa and that is what I ended up getting. Fun on and off the track. Personal preference and certainly not a compromise between a coupe and a cab. Never been disappointed - a keeper.
Better vision from the rear with the huge window. On a nice sunny day, take the top off and you don't get blown to bits.
Targas rule....

jeremy964: I agree. We should start a Targa club! BTW, who is that in your avitar? Got a back like a barn door!:eek:

I like that tail-less look, Bill!

I like the coupe and the Targa. The Targa has a very aggressive look from certain angles. There are some angles where I think it looks slightly awkward, but there are angles of view that I don't care for on the coupe too! For some reason, the color of a Targa is critical to its looks; not so with the coupe. In any case, the Targa is MUCH better for taking interior photos. ;)

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I like my cars like my women...a tiny bit frumpy. Here's mine. bone stock, 38k mihttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108522997.jpg

Lubemaster is right, we should start a club of targa owners and proponents. I propose T.O.A.D.- Targa Owners Against Discrimination.

T.O.A.D. (lol)

Maybe we should organize some demonstrations... "GO TOAD, GO TOAD, GO TOAD"

Like the idea, but the discrimination part, I am against it but...well how about one of these?
TAG – Targa Ass Grabb’n
TAP – Targa Absolute Performance
TAB – Targa, Absolutely the Best
TOGOW – Targa Or Go Without
TORAC – Targa Racing and Concours
TORC - Top Off, Racing, Concours
TOUR – Top Off Uber Ruf (sp?)
TOW – Targas Or Walk

Just an idea. TOAD would also work though...

What about TOADS- Targa Owners Are Da ***** ? :)

Gruppe TOADS?

I call shotgun for Gruppe TOADS member #7!

GSpreeman,
Drive a Coupe, then drive a Targa. Then find the best one you can find and buy it. then drive it.

IMHO, Targas Rule;)

The next few months here in Florida always make me nostalgic for my Targas (yeah, I've had 2 of 'em). The 986 is great for those warm evenings, but it's still not a 911.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108559986.jpg

Four pages of this debate..................I don't have to wonder why. Yes the coupe has better lines, but fair weather and roof off; the Targa rules.:)


cnielsen, is that "Talbott yellow"? Looks great.

QUESTION: Has anyone tried making a RS or RSR clone based on a Targa?

I know an SC has been backdated...check for "The Ultimate Backdate Thread". I think. Looks very nice with the subtle flaring on the rear wheels. I've also seen an RSR look on an early targa. Actually looked pretty good. I'll see if I can find a pic...

Here we go...

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Nice picture of that extra wide rear "Doug&Julie" almost reminds me of a 993 in a way.SmileWavy