1984 targa production date
07-08-2017, 02:38 AM
#1
Track Day
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1984 targa production date
Hi -
I am looking to purchase a 1984 targa. The manufacture date comes up 11/1/1983. Anything I need to be aware of with mfg. date in previous model year? Engine issues? Would that be considered an early production run for that model year? Any insights are much appreciated.
Thanks!
Layroo73
I am looking to purchase a 1984 targa. The manufacture date comes up 11/1/1983. Anything I need to be aware of with mfg. date in previous model year? Engine issues? Would that be considered an early production run for that model year? Any insights are much appreciated.
Thanks!
Layroo73
Last edited by layroo73; 07-08-2017 at 02:45 AM. Reason: date typo
07-08-2017, 09:51 AM
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My '88 was made in November of '87 and has a VIN ending in 696....in other words they had already made 695 of them in November of '87. Seems like the next model year's production started after the factory's scheduled summer vacation.
07-08-2017, 08:33 PM
#5
Drifting
Totally normal! Post some links to what you are considering and we will help guide you, I know a think or two about '84 Targas! 
07-09-2017, 12:48 AM
#6
Track Day
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Cool thanks! My pops drives a 83 targa SC around daily (195 k), but this would be my first. Its a sweet color (Rubinrotmetallic) I think? Mostly original to start which is nice. Yours is super cool. Appreciate the offer to help me out. Cheers!
07-09-2017, 04:10 PM
#7
Drifting
Thanks and post some pics of that SC!
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07-09-2017, 08:38 PM
#8
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When you're looking at the hand-made Porsches (some people say the "real" Porsches, ahem), and especially on the year of a new model introduction, it makes sense to think of "early" and "late" variations.
That is because Porsche was known to take parts from bins from different model years. So a 1978 SC would have been made in 1977, but those made in 1981 would resemble an '82. New features were announced a year later than the production year, in other words.
My '84 model year 911 was made in July 1984, but it actually resembles an '85. It's a "late" '84 911. The front oil cooler, leather package, etc are all straight out of the '85 parts bins.
That is because Porsche was known to take parts from bins from different model years. So a 1978 SC would have been made in 1977, but those made in 1981 would resemble an '82. New features were announced a year later than the production year, in other words.
My '84 model year 911 was made in July 1984, but it actually resembles an '85. It's a "late" '84 911. The front oil cooler, leather package, etc are all straight out of the '85 parts bins.
07-10-2017, 01:59 PM
#9
Drifting
When you're looking at the hand-made Porsches (some people say the "real" Porsches, ahem), and especially on the year of a new model introduction, it makes sense to think of "early" and "late" variations.
That is because Porsche was known to take parts from bins from different model years. So a 1978 SC would have been made in 1977, but those made in 1981 would resemble an '82. New features were announced a year later than the production year, in other words.
My '84 model year 911 was made in July 1984, but it actually resembles an '85. It's a "late" '84 911. The front oil cooler, leather package, etc are all straight out of the '85 parts bins.
That is because Porsche was known to take parts from bins from different model years. So a 1978 SC would have been made in 1977, but those made in 1981 would resemble an '82. New features were announced a year later than the production year, in other words.
My '84 model year 911 was made in July 1984, but it actually resembles an '85. It's a "late" '84 911. The front oil cooler, leather package, etc are all straight out of the '85 parts bins.
Reminds me of my Father's friend Jurgen, who was born and raised in Frankfurt and now pushing 80. He has owed many P-cars in the past and had a very bad experience w/ a new 996 IMS failure (shocker) and great experience w/ a new '88 944 Turbo and others. When I showed him a pic of my Targa, in his thick German accent he said, "now that's a real Porsche". In which he was comparing to my '09 997.2S, that I had at the same time. lol
07-10-2017, 03:16 PM
#10
Team Owner
Funny you mention the "real Porsches"! This is so true.
Reminds me of my Father's friend Jurgen, who was born and raised in Frankfurt and now pushing 80. He has owed many P-cars in the past and had a very bad experience w/ a new 996 IMS failure (shocker) and great experience w/ a new '88 944 Turbo and others. When I showed him a pic of my Targa, in his thick German accent he said, "now that's a real Porsche". In which he was comparing to my '09 997.2S, that I had at the same time. lol
Reminds me of my Father's friend Jurgen, who was born and raised in Frankfurt and now pushing 80. He has owed many P-cars in the past and had a very bad experience w/ a new 996 IMS failure (shocker) and great experience w/ a new '88 944 Turbo and others. When I showed him a pic of my Targa, in his thick German accent he said, "now that's a real Porsche". In which he was comparing to my '09 997.2S, that I had at the same time. lol
when I acknowledged him he pointed at me and said " now that is a REAL Porsche ... then he pointed to the Cayenne in front of me and said " that thing is F'ing BS. !!
lol
I was relieved as I waived nervously.
07-12-2017, 01:55 PM
#11
Drifting
I once had a completely tattooed Body builder pull up next to me in his Big F-50 in bumper to bumper on the HWY and he was yelling to get my attention ,, I thought oh no .. did I cut him off .. ?
when I acknowledged him he pointed at me and said " now that is a REAL Porsche ... then he pointed to the Cayenne in front of me and said " that thing is F'ing BS. !!
lol
I was relieved as I waived nervously.
when I acknowledged him he pointed at me and said " now that is a REAL Porsche ... then he pointed to the Cayenne in front of me and said " that thing is F'ing BS. !!
lol
I was relieved as I waived nervously.
07-15-2017, 02:13 PM
#14
Track Day
Thread Starter
Question: I've seen some targas with a single rear tail light sticking up just under the back window. Mine doesn't have one. Any idea why/why not?
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