Jason E Posted 5December, 2020 Report Share Posted 5December, 2020 Hello 996 Glitterati, I recall hearing time & again that Targa's are somewhat problematic. Right or wrong? as this looks nice - https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2002-porsche-911-996-auto-my03/SSE-AD-6687690/?Cr=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 5December, 2020 Report Share Posted 5December, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jason E said: Hello 996 Glitterati, I recall hearing time & again that Targa's are somewhat problematic. Right or wrong? as this looks nice - https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2002-porsche-911-996-auto-my03/SSE-AD-6687690/?Cr=10 Unfortunately you heard correctly .. a lot of folk won’t touch them as it’s not worth the potential future trouble .. 😢 Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 5December, 2020 Report Share Posted 5December, 2020 18 minutes ago, Dreamr said: Unfortunately you heard correctly .. a lot of folk won’t touch them as it’s not worth the potential future trouble .. 😢 Apparently the roof moves and squeaks and then leaks. Very expensive repair Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 5December, 2020 Report Share Posted 5December, 2020 Bloody shame they don't work as it would be handy for putting stuff in the back with good acess . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 5December, 2020 Report Share Posted 5December, 2020 7 minutes ago, tomo said: Bloody shame they don't work as it would be handy for putting stuff in the back with good acess . A mate has one. 150,000+ ks and no issues.... tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 6December, 2020 Report Share Posted 6December, 2020 13 hours ago, Jason E said: Hello 996 Glitterati, I recall hearing time & again that Targa's are somewhat problematic. Right or wrong? as this looks nice - https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2002-porsche-911-996-auto-my03/SSE-AD-6687690/?Cr=10 called character… Hands up who owns any generation of Targa, that does not leak Shedpest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ve Posted 6December, 2020 Report Share Posted 6December, 2020 I think it was on 911UK forum where I read a bit of a thread on the 996/7 targa and its issues. (No idea why, I don't own one and pretty sure I never will) If I can recall and summarise, it's common that the roof operates slowly and that in itself should not be a cause for alarm. Problems intensified when people greased the cables thinking they needed it, it does indeed briefly increase the speed of operation, but then attracts dirt and debris which dances merry hell with the mechanism. Once the mech is shot it's an eye-wateringly expensive repair. If the roof is in good order, maintained and kept clean, they are apparently pretty reliable. Harsh and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 6December, 2020 Report Share Posted 6December, 2020 On 05/12/2020 at 14:21, CapnHyaku said: It is definitely priced to move quickly! Annnd.... it's gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Member Posted 7December, 2020 Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 11:56, st3ve said: I think it was on 911UK forum where I read a bit of a thread on the 996/7 targa and its issues. (No idea why, I don't own one and pretty sure I never will) If I can recall and summarise, it's common that the roof operates slowly and that in itself should not be a cause for alarm. Problems intensified when people greased the cables thinking they needed it, it does indeed briefly increase the speed of operation, but then attracts dirt and debris which dances merry hell with the mechanism. Once the mech is shot it's an eye-wateringly expensive repair. If the roof is in good order, maintained and kept clean, they are apparently pretty reliable. Just imagine the shenanigans with a 991 targa folding origami thing when they pass their warranty date. Might as well weld them shut now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 7December, 2020 Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 16 minutes ago, Proud Member said: Just imagine the shenanigans with a 991 targa folding origami thing when they pass their warranty date. Might as well weld them shut now. This is an interesting point. I had a 2006 Mazda MX5 with the folding hardtop. It was about 8 years old when I bought it. Had it for a couple of years. Roof worked flawlessly. I suppose the fix on a Porsche folding roof outside of warranty would buy you 2 Mazdas these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 Spin the bottle https://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-20024197/sports-and-luxury-cars/2001-porsche-911-carrera-996-automatic-coupe?spr=true JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 RHD - but was sold by from a dealer in California and USA country code on the sticker (C02)? Edit: Ah the windscreen VIN does not match the one in the sticker in the book... Spets87 and CapnHyaku 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 45 minutes ago, michel said: Spin the bottle If that goes for $30K that is a pretty sweet ride. I bet the snipers appear in the last few minutes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 14 minutes ago, Avon said: RHD - but was sold by from a dealer in California and USA country code on the sticker (C02)? Edit: Ah the windscreen VIN does not match the one in the sticker in the book... Wrong books, No match on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 18 minutes ago, Avon said: Ah the windscreen VIN does not match the one in the sticker in the book Well spotted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t888 Posted 9December, 2020 Report Share Posted 9December, 2020 11 hours ago, CapnHyaku said: If that goes for $30K that is a pretty sweet ride. I bet the snipers appear in the last few minutes though! Looks like it went for $35.5k (taking 7% fee into account). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 10December, 2020 Report Share Posted 10December, 2020 Somebody here nab themselves a Christmas present? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 17:42, JWM said: Somebody here nab themselves a Christmas present? Top dollar if the seller got anywhere near that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 Is that the car with the rebuilt motor and suspension goodys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 34 minutes ago, tomo said: Is that the car with the rebuilt motor and suspension goodys? Don’t recall that, I think it was all standard except those wheels had been painted. 53 minutes ago, crsedge said: Top dollar if the seller got anywhere near that price Agreed! tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 1 hour ago, crsedge said: Top dollar if the seller got anywhere near that price Worth every cent!!!!! 🙂🙂 Everyone needs a manual 996.1 in their life!! JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 10 hours ago, PhilH said: Worth every cent!!!!! 🙂🙂 Everyone needs a manual 996.1 in their life!! At least those with taste and discretion deserve a 996.1 in their lives 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11December, 2020 Report Share Posted 11December, 2020 11 hours ago, PhilH said: Worth every cent!!!!! 🙂🙂 Everyone needs a manual 996.1 in their life!! Especially yours (And no, don't even start on me Phil 😁) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 996 Posted 12December, 2020 Report Share Posted 12December, 2020 Are they really worth that much ? Similar ones seem to have been selling of late around the 50K mark Happy for them to be that money as I own one but that’s entering C4S money Cheers Paul crsedge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 12December, 2020 Report Share Posted 12December, 2020 Erm.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2001-porsche-911-carrera-cabriolet-996-manual-my02/SSE-AD-6955075/?Cr=14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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