I haven’t yet researched this but I’ve been told by someone who ought to know that the Targa is the least sought after of the 993 variants. I‘m wondering why that is (assuming it’s true). Is it down to aesthetics (the all glass roof arguably detracts from the view from the rear) or is it because of other factors? If so, please enlighten me as to what those factors are. Cheers.
Views on the 993 Targa?
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Well I had one 18 years ago before changing it to my 4S which I still have. Mine was absolutely problem fre and I thought the whole roof design a great bit of engineering. I believe it’s a cabrio body with the roof structure on top and if you look closely the rear quarter lights don’t have the classic 911 shape as a result. Some say you get flex and rattles as a result though mine was absolutely fault free. Now with age I don’t know - others will have to opine. But I still think it was good to be barrelling along at whatever speed and push button and have whole roof disappear. Way more impressive than my current sunroof!
I have had my 993 Targa for 14 years now and no issues with the roof.
I have replaced the main front seal due to age and the side ones
Yes it is based on a cab body and I like that there are no gutter channels to spoil the smooth lines
You do get creeks and sometimes the odd rattle but what car doesn't!
Love mine, the roof is always open if not raining, best of both worlds are you can open and close the roof when you want without stopping!
You also have the sun Blind which then make it seem like a coupe
If you want more info let me know
Here are some pics of mine
https://drive.google.com/...Wl2I-7ONnVNRjhRSUg0NHc
I have replaced the main front seal due to age and the side ones
Yes it is based on a cab body and I like that there are no gutter channels to spoil the smooth lines
You do get creeks and sometimes the odd rattle but what car doesn't!
Love mine, the roof is always open if not raining, best of both worlds are you can open and close the roof when you want without stopping!
You also have the sun Blind which then make it seem like a coupe
If you want more info let me know
Here are some pics of mine
https://drive.google.com/...Wl2I-7ONnVNRjhRSUg0NHc
clyde
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Like most models of the 911 there is a pecking order that reflects values of 993s. This is nothing more than people’s perceptions of the cars. The targa is seen as the least desirable and their values reflect this but it you like the targa then that nonsense works in your favour.
Yes, a targa roof can be difficult to set up right but it’s not like you’ll be doing that every month.
Yes, like the cabriolet it is based on, you will get a bit of body flex and more creaking etc and its handling on the edge won’t be as good as a coupe.
So if you want a (relatively) quiet car to rag all the time get a coupe, otherwise pick what you like
Yes, a targa roof can be difficult to set up right but it’s not like you’ll be doing that every month.
Yes, like the cabriolet it is based on, you will get a bit of body flex and more creaking etc and its handling on the edge won’t be as good as a coupe.
So if you want a (relatively) quiet car to rag all the time get a coupe, otherwise pick what you like
Gordon Attar
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From experience the order of desirability and demand.
993 Turbo
993 4 with 99k S
993 2S
993C4
993 Targa
993 C2
993 C4 Cab
993 C2 Cab
If it's donor car for retroing your doing then someone in the club was advertising a 993 c4 with 99k on clock for only £38k or less
993 Turbo
993 4 with 99k S
993 2S
993C4
993 Targa
993 C2
993 C4 Cab
993 C2 Cab
If it's donor car for retroing your doing then someone in the club was advertising a 993 c4 with 99k on clock for only £38k or less
Thanks for that. I’m surprised at you putting the C2 below the Targa and C4.Gordon Attar said:
Based on what I’ve read here and elsewhere, the only thing I’d be concerned about with the Targa (which I’d choose all else being equal) is the greater propensity towards rattles and creaks. However, given the amount of work that would be put into the car for the resto mod, that problem could perhaps be minimised.
Gordon Attar
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That's the order that people want to purchase them.
Personally after the 993TT I would go for the Targa. The rattles and squeeks are far more associated with the the 996 and 997 Targa and poor cleaning practices.
The 993 Targa problems are more likely to be the glass needing adjustment or the winding gear being greased
Personally after the 993TT I would go for the Targa. The rattles and squeeks are far more associated with the the 996 and 997 Targa and poor cleaning practices.
The 993 Targa problems are more likely to be the glass needing adjustment or the winding gear being greased
Leaving aside the order of the list above I can share my experience on the Targa. I owned one for a number of years and still know the current owner who bought it off me many years ago. It was a good car and generally reliable as all 993 tend to be.
It is definately a road only car and doesn't like firmer springs etc because of the long term effects on the roof. In fact I think Porsche never offered the Targa with the M030 lower and firmer springs for this reason. Also I would be wary of 18" rims for the same reason. If it has the original Targa only 17" rims (which I prefer on this car) then be aware they are split rims are therefore more difficult to get refurbished.
The roof can creak a bit and will leak if the seals are not good so keeping the rubber good is important. It can also corrode near the front by the windowscreen so you need to keep an eye on that. The internal blind and various wind flaps have some fiddly bits that can come off or break so having an indi specialist that knows the roof mechanism well will be very useful at some point.
Other than those minor things a nice car to own.
It is definately a road only car and doesn't like firmer springs etc because of the long term effects on the roof. In fact I think Porsche never offered the Targa with the M030 lower and firmer springs for this reason. Also I would be wary of 18" rims for the same reason. If it has the original Targa only 17" rims (which I prefer on this car) then be aware they are split rims are therefore more difficult to get refurbished.
The roof can creak a bit and will leak if the seals are not good so keeping the rubber good is important. It can also corrode near the front by the windowscreen so you need to keep an eye on that. The internal blind and various wind flaps have some fiddly bits that can come off or break so having an indi specialist that knows the roof mechanism well will be very useful at some point.
Other than those minor things a nice car to own.
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