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Hello! I'm new to the forum, and new to Porsche, and wanted to say hello.
I've been drawn to the 911 from an early age, when I saw a classic Carerra with its iconic spoiler belonging to a distant family friend. With 996 prices so low, the end of the naturally aspirated 911 upon us, and the rarity of manual transmissions on newer vehicles, I was sure that if I wanted to have the 911 experience, there would never be a better time. I've been keeping an eye out for several months now for a basic 2wd Carerra that could supplement my WRX, something with a solid higher-mileage drivetrain, also that I could take to the track and not have to worry if I'd be able to drive home or not. (The WRX is somewhat less than factory-original)
I found something even better, and am now the owner of a nearly immaculate 2003 996 Targa, with 48k miles. Speed yellow with full black leather interior (I love the yellow stitching). I'm absolutely ecstatic about it and hope to be around for a long time to come. My biggest issue with the car is that it is simply far too clean!
And now for what I'm sure you're here to see, the pictures:
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Thanks for the welcome and the compliments! I'd be curious to know if the previous owner is around here. I feel like it's too well maintained for him/her to not be an enthusiast.
I was in the market for a much rougher car and this was not a terrible stretch price-wise. I have always loved the color, and I was curious to see the Targa top, which is why I went to look at it. Dealer was able to work with me to get the price down close to the range that I was looking for. Cost out the door, including a 4 year/48k mile warranty, was barely more than I paid for my WRX limited new in 2011. Previous owner traded it in on a brand new 911.
Unfortunately, after 400 miles of driving in under a week, we have thrown our first CEL while idling in a parking lot, as evidenced by the above dash picture. Cylinder 3 and 6 misfire, which I will attribute to what are probably 13 year old spark plugs nearing their first service interval. I'm planning on doing new spark plugs, pollen filter, oil, and oil filter here shortly just because I don't ever trust maintenance that someone else has done on a vehicle.
Spark plugs are a wear item, so not covered under warranty. However, they are inexpensive and extremely easy to swap out on these cars, and I'd like the opportunity to take a look at them first as well. Given that the car runs and drives fine and that it only threw the codes while sitting at idle, when a misfire event is most likely to occur, I'm not too worried about it. I've reset the codes, and we'll see if it shows up again. I was prepared for sorting out nuances on a 13 year old car that was driven only 3.5k miles per year on average, and is approaching a major service, mileage-wise. If it looks any more serious than old spark plugs, then it's off to the dealership to use that warranty!
Nice. If you're going to do the plugs, you might as well at least LOOK at the coil packs before you get started. If they're all cracked and nasty, two birds with one stone...
Oh definitely. I won't ever pass up an opportunity to get new parts under warranty if I can. Although the warranty was more for my peace-of-mind for having a vehicle with the original IMS bearing, and how absurdly expensive it is to put a new engine in.
Welcome to the Targa Club! I love my higher mileage one I can drive and not feel like im losing money with each mile!
That Yellow Is HOT! and car looks Mint! Congrats
Oh, please drive the wheels off of it! Mine shortly became my DD, and for the last 3 years I've enjoyed every mile. LOVE your interior, and it looks like you have the very desireable leather console. Enjoy!
+1 on the true full leather interior you have there... I have pretty much all leather interior minus the airbag part in the steering wheel; really wish I had that part covered with leather as well with contrast stitching like on yours, very nice indeed, enjoy. Oh well, you win some and lose some :-) Cheers,
I had Ivan at IMA Motorsport look over the car to make sure all is good, and was told that everything is in pretty good shape. I'm looking forward to driving this thing everywhere.
The drivetrain has a bit more slop in it than I'd like, so I've ordered a set of Rennline semi-solid motor mounts that will go on the car as soon as they show up.
Targas are rare with only 3% of 996 production. Your full leather and color stitching makes it even rarer! Congrats and search my user id for pictures of my full leather Boxster Red targa.
John
'03 Targa
Greeley, CO
