Targa Issues?
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Three Wheelin'
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Targa Issues?
I am considering trading up from my 718 Boxster to a 2017 Targa 4S. I have searched but havent found any specific issues with 991 Targas but wanted to ask if there were any common issues to look out for. Everything about the car seems great, other than a slight thunk when the top lowers into the back. Im not sure if that is normal or not and when closing the top, it seems to drop the last half inch into place unlike my 718s top which seems a little more fluid. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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I don’t have a comparison to a Porsche Convertible, but I love mine! Its a 991.1 (2015 4S) and has been great and enjoyable for close to 30K miles. Two Minor issues fixed under warranty: steering wheel heat and sway bar bushing (they did both). You will love the Targa!
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And you should search again since there was a Targa or Cab thread a day ago we were replying to: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1194...ga-or-cab.html. Read the threads that have "Targa" in the title line and you will find out all you need to know, but in summary, no issues and what you are referring to is normal and nothing to worry about.
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Three Wheelin'
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Yes I saw that thread, but it really seemed to focus more on preference between the cab and the targa and not really issues with it. Both my wife and I have always wanted a Targa, we finally got to test drive a 991.2. It is a little sparse on options and if I buy it, will probably have the steering wheel switched to the heated multifunction one. We had it done on our 718 and really nice during cooler weather with the top down. We will definitely miss lava orange though.
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I know a couple of people who own 991 Targas, and I don’t think either of them have had any issues. The top mechanism is complex, but it seems to be robust.
Too bad you can’t find a Targa in Lava Orange! That would be a beauty.
Too bad you can’t find a Targa in Lava Orange! That would be a beauty.
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I'm guessing it's this?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...aff=share_text
Don't settle just because it's local
It's too easy to ship a car or fly and drive
Get the color and options you want
Sport+ is an option I would want with a PDK
https://www.porschenorthhouston.com/...BB2A93KS125691
More money, but fun color and so much more car...already at 77% of MSRP vs 80%
Good luck!
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...aff=share_text
Don't settle just because it's local
It's too easy to ship a car or fly and drive
Get the color and options you want
Sport+ is an option I would want with a PDK
https://www.porschenorthhouston.com/...BB2A93KS125691
More money, but fun color and so much more car...already at 77% of MSRP vs 80%
Good luck!
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 1,782
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I'm guessing it's this?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...aff=share_text
Don't settle just because it's local
It's too easy to ship a car or fly and drive
Get the color and options you want
Sport+ is an option I would want with a PDK
https://www.porschenorthhouston.com/...BB2A93KS125691
More money, but fun color and so much more car...already at 77% of MSRP vs 80%
Good luck!
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...aff=share_text
Don't settle just because it's local
It's too easy to ship a car or fly and drive
Get the color and options you want
Sport+ is an option I would want with a PDK
https://www.porschenorthhouston.com/...BB2A93KS125691
More money, but fun color and so much more car...already at 77% of MSRP vs 80%
Good luck!