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Re: 997 Targa NEWS
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RC said:
1. Targa 4 and Targa 4S
2. widebody
3. introduction end of this year (Nov.)
Sorry if this is a repost.
I'm new the forum and was looking for exactly this information. I have an 02 Targa (probably one of ten sold in the US!!) and have a deposit on a 997 Targa. Does anyone know if the November introduction date has been confirmed or if this is a Euro intro date with the US to follow?
Re: 997 Targa NEWS
Many years ago the biggest buyers of the Targa were the Germans. It's the weather factor. For the bunch of us in SoCal the weather isn't a factor so we can do completely to the cabriolet. I welcome the addition of the Targa to the lineup. It's a very neat design and more open for those in less than optimal climates.
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Re: 997 Targa NEWS
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Dan L said:
Many years ago the biggest buyers of the Targa were the Germans. It's the weather factor. For the bunch of us in SoCal the weather isn't a factor so we can do completely to the cabriolet. I welcome the addition of the Targa to the lineup. It's a very neat design and more open for those in less than optimal climates.
Many years ago the targa was a targa. Since the 993 it's nothing more than a 911 with a panorama sunroof and strange C-pillars IMO.
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Yes, but it was ugly, and it leaked wather, hence the name "porsche designed bathtub" The 993 and 996 targa's were beautiful, and did not leak... now, which would you prefer? I think nobody would have a problem with the modern targa's if they would not bear the name Targa, but a new name...
-Joost-
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Joost said:
Yes, but it was ugly, and it leaked wather, hence the name "porsche designed bathtub" The 993 and 996 targa's were beautiful, and did not leak... now, which would you prefer? I think nobody would have a problem with the modern targa's if they would not bear the name Targa, but a new name...
-Joost-
I'm aware that the targa is based on the convertible, but from my (non-engineering) point of view it should be some option like with other cars (e.g. merc SL) -- just tick "panorama sunroof" and pay some extra 3000-4000k. Only PAG manages it to make it a "new model" and make the customers pay such a premium.
Regarding the look: Personally i like the old targas very much. If i'd buy a youngtimer 911 from the 70's or 80's, it sure would be a targa.
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I have a 996 Targa and can't wait to own a 997 Targa.
Today's Targa is a great concept for those of us in northern climates. It provides the rigidity of a coupe and most of the openess of a cab (even with the glass roof closed, the openess of the cockpit is unmatched by any other 911 model). And then there's the convenience of the rear hatch.
So is it just the name that bothers people? So it has a big sunroof rather than a T-roof. It's like people who say that they disagree with gay marriage, but civil unions? - well they're OK (no political commentary meant here - I just come from a very blue state!).
None of the models is for everyone, but for some of us, the Targa is the perfect 911. Maybe it would be better if Porsche just called it the "Carrera Civil Union"!!
Today's Targa is a great concept for those of us in northern climates. It provides the rigidity of a coupe and most of the openess of a cab (even with the glass roof closed, the openess of the cockpit is unmatched by any other 911 model). And then there's the convenience of the rear hatch.
So is it just the name that bothers people? So it has a big sunroof rather than a T-roof. It's like people who say that they disagree with gay marriage, but civil unions? - well they're OK (no political commentary meant here - I just come from a very blue state!).
None of the models is for everyone, but for some of us, the Targa is the perfect 911. Maybe it would be better if Porsche just called it the "Carrera Civil Union"!!
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Last week I went for a factory tour.
The guide did everything to avoid us seeing the targa. Worthless effort because we saw one in the street leaving the factory. Looked nice in yellow, but I still prefer the older targa's.
Further lots of new turbos. You can find all my pics here :
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album468?page=1
The guide did everything to avoid us seeing the targa. Worthless effort because we saw one in the street leaving the factory. Looked nice in yellow, but I still prefer the older targa's.
Further lots of new turbos. You can find all my pics here :
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album468?page=1
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Joost said:
LOL, How often do you go to the factory tour Rufie?
BTW, did you take your monster to spa this year? I still remember the three of us at that cozy terrace near spa a couple of years ago... good memories!
-Joost-
Hey Joost, long time no see. It's time we meet again...
Nope, my 968 was in garage at the time of Spa.
Later this month I'm going to the Leipzig factory, because I have won a prize via the Leipzig website : Discover Porsche in Leipzig, for 2 persons. I'm 1 of the 10 winners. I am feeling so happy. It consists of a tour in the factory, museum, customer service, a lunch and then a ride in a Porsche on the circuit and then offroad with a Cayenne.
I can't wait for that day. I'll make the trip with the 968.
Cya,
Rufie
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Thanks for the pictures. It might well be a first. 
I'm still unsure about that chrome lip. I guess I'll have to wait until I see one myself in Cobalt and in Slate Grey (my top picks) before I order it.
I'm planning to get mine around late January. It's been a long wait.
I'm still unsure about that chrome lip. I guess I'll have to wait until I see one myself in Cobalt and in Slate Grey (my top picks) before I order it.
I'm planning to get mine around late January. It's been a long wait.
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