[Noah930]

I can't really tell the difference, targa vs coupe. But I also have an '87 coupe vs a '90 targa. And one car is a turbo and the other NA. So not exactly apples to apples.

I can hear the difference. The targa flexes and rattles around me a lot more. But the times I've been really hustling the targa in the canyons, I was more focused on my driving than little rattles and squeaks.

I can feel a big difference in the handling between my G-body coupe and my 964 targa. But I think the soft stock coilover suspension in the 964 is what makes the car wallow in corners much more than the torsion bar 930, because even when driving sedately on a street or freeway, the 964 feels a lot floatier than the hunkered down G-body.

IMHO, a targa doesn't negatively detract from the 911 driving experience. If you're slower in the canyons than someone else, it's not because of the different body styles of the cars. The targa isn't a crappy driving experience. And living in SoCal, it's great to be able to take the top off and enjoy our climate al fresco.