MARTY Posted 14May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2018 I think I've seen a silver one on CS in N.S.W for just under $50k from a dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 14May, 2018 Report Share Posted 14May, 2018 10 hours ago, Trimar666 said: Rego check showed the compliance year 2013. Well done Trimar - not mentioned in ad, as many import ads don't, strategy to get the buyer on the blower first then mention it while in convo .... hard to price targas as they're aren't many of them and if a lover wants one they will pay. More discount penalty for the babypoo int than the import factor☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 14May, 2018 Report Share Posted 14May, 2018 You could make the baby poo more subtle by at least changing a few interior trim bits if you're not precious about complete build sheet originality (or you could just keep the replaced bits too). You could easily source: side and upper dash vents, door panels, seats and console. Everything else would be much harder to find (like the rear panels) as they are specific to the Targa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 50 minutes ago, JWM said: Kms are very good but that green Aus delivered one owner targa talked about a couple of pages back was only $56k. I can’t remember now think it had done about double these kms though. Yep 115ks JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 hehe nothing wrong with baby poo.. u definitely get use to it after awhile and it doesn't look as "pooish" in real.. more Tan/beige, hehe i'm biased Interesting thing about that targa is the mishmash of black and tan, i found that a little wierd, normally it's either full baby poo, or a few trimmings in black. a little inverse of what it has. The singular thing i don't personally like about the targa's is the rear C panel connection of the car, never understood why they didn't just do a normal coupe with a huge sunroof, rather it looks like they got a convertible and attached the bits to make it the targa. (which is traditionally done i guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 I find the mix of black and "tan" (let's call it ?) interesting as well. I'd like to know if it was delivered like that, I suspect most likely it was as changing the dash is a big job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 1 hour ago, quasio said: The singular thing i don't personally like about the targa's is the rear C panel connection of the car, never understood why they didn't just do a normal coupe with a huge sunroof, rather it looks like they got a convertible and attached the bits to make it the targa. (which is traditionally done i guess) Can't agree with you more. The whole treatment of the C pillar is just 'odd' in my eyes. It should have been like a coupe with just the long glass roof. I guess it was a point of distinction for the Targa. It's a little unfortunate, as in my eyes, much like BMW has their signature 'Hofmeister kink' at the C pillar, the 911 has always had it's DNA and lineage identifiable with that 'C pillar' curve that you find on the coupes. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 They've very cunningly managed to highlight all of the least attractive parts of the 996 interior. But you're right Dan a few swaps here and there would improve things dramatically. Hope somebody does...at the moment it's giving credence to the 'I like the 996 but can't stand the interior' moanings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 6 minutes ago, disco said: Can't agree with you more. The whole treatment of the C pillar is just 'odd' in my eyes. It should have been like a coupe with just the long glass roof. I guess it was a point of distinction for the Targa. It's a little unfortunate, as in my eyes, much like BMW has their signature 'Hofmeister kink' at the C pillar, the 911 has always had it's DNA and lineage identifiable with that 'C pillar' curve that you find on the coupes. Cheers, Dave. In fact its so recognisable its a registered trademark! Read that on a model car box, ill see if I can find the exact wording that was on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 Actually I had a look at that $48.5K Targa and I don't think it's bad for the money at all. Other than the IMS not being upgraded, the car presents very well. I might be flamed for this, but I don't mind the interior. If it was a Ferrari then it would be the best option interior to have. The tan leather look smart imho. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimar666 Posted 15May, 2018 Report Share Posted 15May, 2018 47 minutes ago, disco said: Actually I had a look at that $48.5K Targa and I don't think it's bad for the money at all. Other than the IMS not being upgraded, the car presents very well. I might be flamed for this, but I don't mind the interior. If it was a Ferrari then it would be the best option interior to have. The tan leather look smart imho. Cheers, Dave. It's an interesting proposition. I looked at the silver NSW Targa on CS and thought at mid to high $50's and probably an 8/10 in my books it was ok. It's now offered at $49k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegus73 Posted 20May, 2018 Report Share Posted 20May, 2018 Hmmmm ..... seems pretty good? https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1998/SSE-AD-5448169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 20May, 2018 Report Share Posted 20May, 2018 That's what I thought too. Only drove a 996 for the first time a few weeks ago. I wasn't expecting it to feel like a 993 as I always thought of this model as a fresh start or a sort of "reset" in the run of 911's. Jumped in it, felt immediately at home to a point it was uncanny and frankly didn't want to get out! James P, targa george, Troubleshooter and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 20May, 2018 Report Share Posted 20May, 2018 Agree totally, 6C2 Man feels very much like 3C2 Man - they also feel quite lightweight compared to 7C2 Man James P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 20May, 2018 Report Share Posted 20May, 2018 1 hour ago, Bluegus73 said: Hmmmm ..... seems pretty good? https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1998/SSE-AD-5448169 Sharp price too.... Bluegus73 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasio Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 17 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: Agree totally, 6C2 Man feels very much like 3C2 Man - they also feel quite lightweight compared to 7C2 Man interesting? 996c2 lighter than 997c2? - wow so just a google. (wiki) 997 - 1425Kg 996 - 1317Kg 993 - 1370Kg 964 - 1375Kg how interesting.. man 997 non S is 1490kg? so looks like the 996 is the "RS" of the 911 world, when are they going to hit 150k mark.. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 Also the 3rd most produced 911: https://www.total911.com/the-total-911-teams-dream-100000-porsche-911-garage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 37 minutes ago, quasio said: interesting? 996c2 lighter than 997c2? - wow so just a google. (wiki) 997 - 1425Kg 996 - 1317Kg 993 - 1370Kg 964 - 1375Kg how interesting.. man 997 non S is 1490kg? so looks like the 996 is the "RS" of the 911 world, when are they going to hit 150k mark.. The "lightweight narrow body" has been the new black since a couple of years back for the discerning 911 WC buyer.... $150k? About 20 years... or about 150000 food stamps ..... firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 20 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: The "lightweight narrow body" has been the new black since a couple of years back for the discerning 911 WC buyer.... $150k? About 20 years... or about 150000 food stamps ..... Will there be petrol to run them in 20 years... haha Great looking garage ornaments perhaps Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim45 Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 3 hours ago, dan_189 said: Will there be petrol to run them in 20 years... haha Great looking garage ornaments perhaps Wil anyone want my C2 with 300k km+ on it in 20 years..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 21May, 2018 Report Share Posted 21May, 2018 1 hour ago, Jim45 said: Wil anyone want my C2 with 300k km+ on it in 20 years..? We can only hope haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted 30May, 2018 Report Share Posted 30May, 2018 Porsche 996 C4 Ebay posting: $35K, get a PPI and get the price down. The photos look like its one odd colour to me... 128,000km But possible lack of history could be a worry. No hardtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 30May, 2018 Report Share Posted 30May, 2018 7 minutes ago, Taffy said: Porsche 996 C4 Ebay posting: $35K, get a PPI and get the price down. The photos look like its one odd colour to me... 128,000km But possible lack of history could be a worry. No hardtop. No, think the colour is right. Looks like most of the interior is a pale gray except for the seats, which look to be black, or at least dark gray?? Bit hard to tell as the photos are a bit washed out, but @Mike737 or @simonk might be able to comment more. Seems cheap compared to the C4S Targa I saw advertised for around $120k ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xitsurf Posted 30May, 2018 Report Share Posted 30May, 2018 hey guys I am looking at 996 base model coupe, average km ok. 3.4 or 3.6 , 35 to 45,000 man or auto any members selling. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 30May, 2018 Report Share Posted 30May, 2018 1 minute ago, xitsurf said: hey guys I am looking at 996 base model coupe, average km ok. 3.4 or 3.6 , 35 to 45,000 man or auto any members selling. cheers Hello! Big decision and price difference between auto and manual I'd say test drive a few decide on auto or manual then go from there. Peter John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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