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If and when that targa roof gives problems the repair bills could be significant.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Has to be the 4S on depreciation grounds alone. If and when that targa roof gives problems the repair bills could be significant. Not sure that the 4S did get upgraded brakes. No doubt someone will confirm.

POST 2Original post

A 996 C4S is a heavier (and hence slower) version of the C4 but with a turbo body, upgraded brakes and some better standard toys. Is that a fair summary? Currently trying to decide between similarly priced and condition targa and c4s.

POST 3Original post

Yes, the C4S got the Turbo brakes. I know the 993 Targa roofs can be an absolute nightmare when they go wrong, but I don't know about the 996 Targa. Also bear in mind that it is heavier than thee C2 coupe, and the centre of gravity is higher.

POST 4Original post

But that's true of any major component on a 911: if it goes wrong it'll be expensive to fix. But how likely is it that the targa roof would go wrong?

POST 5Original post

i dont believe it is noticeably slower,but certainly more desired by some because of the wide turbo body.....and other bits!!

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

$64,000 question. Comments based upon stories heard about 993 Targa's. There could be a 4S available here? http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=477508&mpage=1&key=&#477508

POST 7Original post

The 996 Targa has the narrowbody of the Carrera 2/4/GT3. The C4S and Turbo/GT2 were widebodies.

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have just talked to another owner of a Targa who has owned it for over a year now. He is very pleased with it and has had no issues with the roof mechanism. So my earlier fears may be unfounded.

POST 9Original post

^^^ might not be a statistically valid sample size though ;-)

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