Calling all 996 you Targa owners

My mind's made up, my next 911 will be a 996 Targa. I've lusted after this car for too long to be denied But this won't happen for a few months yet. So I intend to put my waiting time to good use and start dreaming about what my future 996 Targa my look like. And that's where I need your help. During my time on this forum, I've come across 996 Targas that have been modified by their owners. By modified, I don't mean tuned of course. I'm not talking sacrilege here I'm saying things like better wheels or a different exhaust... So if any of you guys have nice photos of your rides that you're willing to share so that I can use them as wallpaper and make myself sick with anticipation every day, I would be really grateful. If photos are too big to post, please PM me. Thanks for helping me make the wait more bearable.

Do a posting search for my old car, track pics, major interior and turbo nose mods etc...lots of carbon fibre etc...was a great ride...cheers

The Targa is a great car - I owned a 993 Targa and a 996 Targa; nice compromise between coupe and convertible. Here's 3 nice pics from Porsche, and one of mine after putting on the BBS's; can't see the PSE on mine, but its there. Good luck!

i dont believe there are any more NEW targas, if i recall correctly, they stopped production after MY2004 for the targa better start looking at classifieds

elsiesvg - Congrats on your decision, I have had my 03 Targa for one year and I truly love this car, the Targa is so rare, I have yet to see one in Northern New Jersey ant Mahattan NYC. I love to drive with the Glass Panel Roof out at night, regardless of the weather (except rain) and the natural light that enters via the Glass panel with the UV protection is too dam cool. Let me know how I can help you, I have made various modifications to my Black Beauty - 18 GT Wheels 4" rear lip Fabspeed Exhaust Fabspeed Cold Air Kit Flared Rocker Panels Carbon Fiber Bar Cover

Good choice. I love the Targas. As far as appearance goes, I would recommend the flared rocker panels. I think they make ALL C2's look better, and the Targa is no exception. And they're easy to add if they didn't originally come on the car. I'll try to dig up my before and after pics later today and post. Your choice on wheels of course, but the 18" Carreras look great on the car.

To Jim, thanks for that photo. I love those wheels, they give the car real character without being OTT. To Moogle, the Targa is still available new in France, but I'm being second-hand anyway. To rjmdad996, I've read several of your posts and I've followed your mods. Your car looks great! Could you post some different shots please (side, back, interior)? Thx.

Sure Thing, Do you have a e-mail address I can forward them to ? I have many detail pictures, inside and out. Trust me, you will love the Targa. Like my wifes says, "What's Not To Love"? ...

If they make a 997 Targa I would put one in the garage again

The most recent word is "No Targa for 997 Platform" Due to slow sales.

Q. for Targa owners: Does the Targa glass celing rattle? Do you, in practice, feel the extra weight up top?

NOPE - No rattling here, as for the extra weight, judging from my C2 and the targa, I feel no diffrence. So far so DAM GOOD. P.S. The Targa is still 184lbs lighter than the C4S (as per Prosche Website)

yes but the targa is still 70 something pounds heavier than the base C2, and most of that weight is at the TOP of the car, which in terms of center of gravity, is the worst place to have that in any case, ive driven both the targa and the 996 C2 back to back, coulnd't feel a difference.

to rjmdad996: thanks for the kind offer - I've just PMed you my email. Thanks again.

Not so, apparently there will be a 997 Targa. Check out this post:

Dam she is AWESOME looking. I never get tried of looking at her.

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Contrary to everybody who seems to love their Targas, I could not care too much for the wife's Targa. Admittedly it is a gorgeous car and the glass lighten up the interior, but here in Germany we still get to drive fast and then the open roof is far too noisy.

Stef Scheepers - is your wifes Targa a 996 ? As far as driving fast with the Glass Panel open, I don't believe it is too loud, but again I was only going 110mph - generally here in the states we drive at 70 - 90mph on the highways, at that speed the air noise is not a factor. But as I always say "It s All Relative"

Her's was a 2003 996 and the wind buffeting already became unpleasant at about 70mph. Very irritating sound pulses.

mabye opening a side window a bit would help with the sound buffetting, it works with sunroofs

Are you comparing this to a coupe or a cab? I can honestly say I've never experienced this; certainly the Targa with the roof open is quieter than a Cab, windscreen or no. And the great thing about the Targa is that if the noise does become obtrusive enough to interfere with a phone call (not that I would ever use a cell phone whilst driving!), a push of the button and roof is closed in 3 or 4 seconds. Furthermore, the glass roof of the Targa gives an open feeling even in closed up mode; a feeling not possible in a coupe or cab.

I changed from my 993 to a 996 Targa 6 months ago and love it! My mods include techno sport wheels, turbo nose with racing mesh and a Gemballa sport exhaust. Best Mod was the nose. Good Luck Sandman

I couldn't agree more! That's the great thing about the 996 Targa, it can be a coupe when you want it to. The 993 Targa was never sturdy enough to pass off as a coupe even with the roof closed but from the comments we've had here from 996 Targa owners, it does seem that Porsche have really got the structural rigidity right with the 996 Targa.

To RJMDAD996: I can't see your pictures. I must be doing something wrong...

elsiesvg, there in winzip format, simply select the file and double click, it will open and expand the pictures within. Cheers

The problem is I cannot see the files to expand in your two posts. I cannot see any links at all within these two posts...

I forward the files to your SMTP address you PM me the other day.

I'm not getting it... Just PMed you with another address. Sorry about this.

Does anyone know how many 996 Targas were produced?.

128 the last time I checked. for 2003

I just ran across a 2001 TT. for 75k. Mileage 16k Checked out perfect by my dealership. (Vehicle is not sold by the dealership. Is this a good price?. Original sticker wa $128k. Could someone maybe run me a carfax please... Vehicle 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Bodystyle 2 Dr Coupe Color Arctic Silver, Mileage 16,100 Miles Engine 3.6 liter 6 Cyl. Turbocharged Transmission 6 Speed Manual Warranty Yes Price $ 75,000 VIN # WP0AB29981S685964 See specs below. Options and Accessories Air Conditioning Cruise Control Gps Navigation System Power Steering Power Brakes Power Door Locks Power Windows Cassette Player Gauge Cluster Clock Trip Odometer Tachometer Interval Wipers Rear Defroster Remote Trunk Lid Console Front Bucket Seats Power Passenger Seat Leather Upholstery Keyless Entry Heated Seat AM/FM Stereo Radio Telescoping Steering Wheel Map Lighting Traction Control System Power Driver's Seat Memory Seat Control(s) Courtesy Lighting Power Outlet(s) Alloy Wheels Driver Side Air Bag Passenger Side Air Bag Side Impact Air Bags Dual Sideview Mirrors Automatic Climate Control