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It sort of breaks up the clean lines of the coupe.
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Also, if you changed from stock to Fabspeed mufflers, you'd save about 40 of that 100 lb difference!
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I should have used those numbers but either way, it's really the same net result.
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I know it's kind of a silly comparison but I like to have something a little different than the standard Carrera (even though the standard Carrera is still a beautiful car).
In any case, what would you guys get: The Targa or a Coupe with the factory aero package? Pricing is about the same for these two choices since the factory aero package is about $8k.
Thanks for your opinions.
I have been thinking about upgrading to a 996 recently from my 993 Targa and think the new targa is real nice. The car is tight and very unique. For reference- the dealer near my house only has one, but has about 10 turbos and 20+ coupes. I like the aero kit but I think it is way overpriced. I would much prefer a Targa with a turbo style front and rear euro bumpers.
Good luck.
Thanks for the responses guys...looks like one vote for the aero and one for the targa.
I love them both but I do like the extra exclusivity of the targa (not too many out there) but I also like the lighter weight of the coupe with the aero. Decisions, decisions.
True the aerokit is overpriced but it looks so sweet!
Anyone else?
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Z0650th:
<strong> I also like the lighter weight of the coupe with the aero. Decisions, decisions.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">The weight argument doesn't really hold water because the coupe without the aero kit is 1790Kg and the Targa is 1845Kg. The difference is about 55Kg or 120 Lbs. I would bet the aerokit adds at least 15-20 extra lbs, so the difference is equal to about 100 Lbs. You will never notice 100 pounds on the street. You will however notice the brighter and more open cabin w/ the Targa. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Atlanta_Kevin:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Z0650th:
<strong> I also like the lighter weight of the coupe with the aero. Decisions, decisions.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">The weight argument doesn't really hold water because the coupe without the aero kit is 1790Kg and the Targa is 1845Kg. The difference is about 55Kg or 120 Lbs. I would bet the aerokit adds at least 15-20 extra lbs, so the difference is equal to about 100 Lbs. You will never notice 100 pounds on the street. You will however notice the brighter and more open cabin w/ the Targa. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Not quite sure where you got your weight numbers but they are extremely high! 1800kg = almost 4000 lbs...
Spider and Jean-Marc,
I took the Permissible gross weight from the Porsche web site. <a href="http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/usa/home.htm" target="_blank">http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/usa/home.htm</a>
You are correct, the "car only" wieght is the Din and is only 1370/1440.
I should have used those numbers but either way, it's really the same net result. -not much difference.
FWIW, my only dislike of the Targa is tha way the "C" pillar looks. It sort of breaks up the clean lines of the coupe.
Also, if you changed from stock to Fabspeed mufflers, you'd save about 40 of that 100 lb difference!
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