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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?  
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 photo credit: bill verburg posted this previously.
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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....
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jeremy964: I agree. We should start a Targa club! BTW, who is that in your avitar? Got a back like a barn door!
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I like that tail-less look, Bill!
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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 mi
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Lubemaster is right, we should start a club of targa owners and proponents. I propose T.O.A.D.- Targa Owners Against Discrimination.
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T.O.A.D. (lol)
Maybe we should organize some demonstrations... "GO TOAD, GO TOAD, GO TOAD"
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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...
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What about TOADS- Targa Owners Are Da ***** ?
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Gruppe TOADS?
I call shotgun for Gruppe TOADS member #7!
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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
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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.
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