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Over the past 3+ years of ownership there was only one instance where I saw another 964 Targa at the same time, that was at Rennsport in 2018. Nothing before or since. They are not only rare but they also look very unique and personally I love the curved rear glass and targa bar. The fact that Porsche managed to keep them light (50 Lbs more than coupe) an stiff enough to hit the canyons make them a great companion on the roads.
Over the past 3+ years of ownership there was only one instance where I saw another 964 Targa at the same time, that was at Rennsport in 2018. Nothing before or since. They are not only rare but they also look very unique and personally I love the curved rear glass and targa bar. The fact that Porsche managed to keep them light (50 Lbs more than coupe) an stiff enough to hit the canyons make them a great companion on the roads.
In a picture that represented driving experience these 2 cars would be much further apart. In a picture that represents driving pleasure - this picture is closer to correct. The most accurate picture would have had them tail to tail so you'd have no indication of which was leading/better. The only similarity between these 2 when driving is the size of the smile on my face.
I posted this in the 964 values sticky thread but probably should have posted here. I’ve had my Targa for 13 years and it feels like it is time to sell. I’m only around it in the summers and for last couple years the dealer that has done all the service is 130 miles away so it has become somewhat inconvenient. It is guards red, black interior, manual transmission, has 67,000 miles (about 22k have been mine), is in in very nice shape and is totally original with the exception of stereo, but I have the OEM stereo/cassette deck still. The targa top has been rebuilt, the distributor vent kit has been installed, and I have had the foam insulation at the top of the engine bay replaced. The dealer also just replaced the rear reflector which was cracked. It is always stored inside and was never driven in the rain unless there was a surprise. Paint is original to my knowledge and there is no rust that I’ve ever found. There a a couple rock chips at the front of the hood which have been touched up. I’ll load a few photos below, but I don’t have what would be expected for a sale listing. The car is not with me at the moment, but is at dealership because I left for the winter before they were finished. What do you think it might be worth? Know anybody looking for a Targa? A better photo of my 964 C4 Targa
These are getting harder to find in good condition and a color other than non red. Assuming you want a manual, there are a few tips out there as well that receive less attention. Good luck!
Every time I see a 964 Targa trade for over $60K I "think" about selling mine. Then I go and look at it and know that I'm not a seller. I think the 964 Targa is a difficult car buy because more and more they are owned by Targa people (owners who really prefer the Targa body in terms of look and function). I don't think owners of 964 Targas are necessarily looking to get a fortune for their cars. To me - it's a decision about whether I'm done with it forever. I like Targas - this is my 5th. I think the 964 is the best of the traditional targa cars. When I think about selling it I also think about the fact that finding a replacement that is as good will be difficult. Finding one that is better will be quite a bit more money than I'd get for the one I have. So, as long as there isn't a car that I really want and can't afford without selling the Targa - I'm a keeper. I sold my prior 964 Targa to buy a 996 GT3 (if you want a true "drivers' coupe" - it's a tough car to beat). At the time I thought I was done with Targas forever but I really missed it. Then, I got the rare opportunity to gamble on a non-running Targa at a price that was worth the bet. Now I have 3 cars that aren't worth a fortune - individually or together - but are all cars that don't go up for sale very often. There was a time when 964 targas were the compromise car and owners would sell them in a heart beat to get a coupe. Clearly the market for 964 Targas was soft when they were new because Porsche only made a few thousand. Even now when I see a Targa trade for over $50k I see a comment from someone who says that's "BIG MONEY" for a 964 Targa. I think Targa people aren't giving up their 964 Targas so you have to find one of those folks who still thinks of them as a lesser car than a coupe. Better hurry.
When I think about selling - I ask myself "what could I buy for the money that is better than this?"
@jpoint couldn’t agree with you more. @GBX we already talked about this. Take it from me. I spent 5 years solidly looking, with WTB posts everywhere and ready to buy. My criteria however was non RBW so much lesser of a choice pool. Sub 60k mile targas are never going back to trading in the $60s unless they are sub par condition cars. Good luck in your search. Happy to be of help. I have over a dozen targa PPI records.
@jpoint couldn’t agree with you more. @GBX we already talked about this. Take it from me. I spent 5 years solidly looking, with WTB posts everywhere and ready to buy. My criteria however was non RBW so much lesser of a choice pool. Sub 60k mile targas are never going back to trading in the $60s unless they are sub par condition cars. Good luck in your search. Happy to be of help. I have over a dozen targa PPI records.
yup, just checking to see if anything else is out there before I finalize.
I posted in this thread last fall about reluctantly selling my 1991 C4 targa. Life has gotten complicated so I’m pulling the trigger. It is live now on Bring a Trailer if anybody is interested. I had the dealer do a PPI and fix all faults plus they did a 60k mile maintenance. The showroom poster in my avatar photo is included. Here is the link:
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