911 Targa
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911 Targa
I had a dream, perhaps a revelation...the mid-life crisis dream car #1 spot...the 911...targa...s. Never have I conjured up such a certainty for the top dog. It has always been a toss up between a handful of appreciated cars, but for some reason, this exact model seemed to be "the one" worthy of a long term committment. Unique, fast...open air, but yet not cabriolet-castrating. Woke up, grabbed the phone, and pulled up autotrader. Boy are the targas rare, especially s/4s form.
Has anyone driven a targa, or knows someone with a targa? Are these well appreciated in the 911 community?
![](http://www.forgiatoauto.com/CMS_Images/gallery/misha-designs-porsche-997-targa-gtm-kit-yellow-31.jpeg)
Has anyone driven a targa, or knows someone with a targa? Are these well appreciated in the 911 community?
![](http://www.forgiatoauto.com/CMS_Images/gallery/misha-designs-porsche-997-targa-gtm-kit-yellow-31.jpeg)
![](http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads10/porsche_997_targa_4_sky_big_011175786178.jpg)
Last edited by ThermonMermon; 04-03-2013 at 10:40 AM.
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Just IMHO, it always seemed odd that they called it a 'Targa'.
Not to say it's not a nice car, but to me it's pretty much just a huge sunroof.
Not to say it's not a nice car, but to me it's pretty much just a huge sunroof.
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nope, we're almost halfway out of the woods. been a crazy year. my hours are 80-100/hrs a week, and hers are around 70. we also found a new apt significantly less than our old apt that was lost during sandy. we ultimately paid down the cash equivalent of a targa over the past 6 months. the student loans moving forward will be roughly the cost of ownership of a car.
just started the thread re. a long term dream car for curiousity sake, since targas are so rare.
just started the thread re. a long term dream car for curiousity sake, since targas are so rare.
Last edited by ThermonMermon; 04-03-2013 at 01:37 PM.
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My neighbor has one and absolutely loves the car. He didn't like the idea of a full cab but loved the open air and liked how he rarely saw a cab. Sorry for the crappy pic but that is all I have right now.
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That is hot....what year is it?
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2005-2007, aesthetically is the best. Rear facade isnt droopy like the 2007+, and has fat aluminum window trim and simple oval headlights, not found prior to 05-07.
![](http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/5092922/img/cars/DSCN0709-Porsche-911-Targa-4S.jpg)
![](http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/14504/porsche_997_targa_4-L.jpg)
![](http://c729545.r45.cf2.rackcdn.com/porsche/2009/porsche-911-targa-4s-1306242760-861.jpg)
![](http://0.tqn.com/d/cars/1/0/f/t/07_911targa_glassroof.jpg)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0
^^^interior shots of greenhouse are awesome, considering the context of such a great machine.
![](http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/5092922/img/cars/DSCN0709-Porsche-911-Targa-4S.jpg)
![](http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/14504/porsche_997_targa_4-L.jpg)
![](http://c729545.r45.cf2.rackcdn.com/porsche/2009/porsche-911-targa-4s-1306242760-861.jpg)
![](http://0.tqn.com/d/cars/1/0/f/t/07_911targa_glassroof.jpg)
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0
^^^interior shots of greenhouse are awesome, considering the context of such a great machine.
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Love Targas, but they seem pretty pricey compared to the coupes.
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That looks horrible for CG.
I'll take a regular 911 with a side of the new Cayman.
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good GOD
http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/1133/photos/1310589#01
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/107K-MSRP-TARGA-4S-FULL-LEATHER-POWER-ADAPTIVE-SPORT-SEATS-19s-18-499-MILES-/230954178212?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35c5f116a4
http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/1133/photos/1310589#01
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/107K-MSRP-TARGA-4S-FULL-LEATHER-POWER-ADAPTIVE-SPORT-SEATS-19s-18-499-MILES-/230954178212?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35c5f116a4
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i wouldnt consider having car in general for the next few years (still live in NYC and parking is 500/mo)...and i wouldnt consider THIS for much longer. whether its an auto or not is pretty meaningless right now :/ sure is fun to research though for future goals.
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