trice9

I am in the market for a 991.2 Targa 4S. It seems there are very few Targa's on the road or on dealer lots. Why is that?

I prefer to build to spec. Will it be difficult to get an allocation?

Thanks in advance.

subshooter

Let me give a stab to your question.

Few people will be able to answer your question directly and perhaps that's why 111 views have not generated a response.

You need to call a dealer to determine allocation availability. Depending on where you live (CA, Florida or Northeast), call multiple dealers and have them bid off each other. If you want a 991.2 Targa 4S, you will get one. This is not a 911R, GT4 or GT3RS. There is little demand/supply mismatch for a Targa 4S.

plenum

+1 what sub shooter said... Plus you prob don't see many or any .2 Targas on the road or at dealers because the .2's have just come out. But you say you want to order to spec so why won't your dealer simply tell you when they can fit your order in? Like subshooter said a targa isn't some special model and would be "allocated" on-demand like a cab would. An allocation typically is an issue with very limited models... Or with versions not out yet like the .2 GTS.
Good luck.

fuddman

IMO, on average, a Porsche dealer has to fork over about 2.3 million dollars just to keep a respectable number of new Porsche cars visibly for sale on his lot. That's a lot of money that they would prefer not to have sitting still. Naturally enough, the best sellers (most profitable) get the most lot space. Targa is not one them. Think Macan and Cayenne.


IMO, the good news is: it's not difficult to get an allocation. The bad news is: you'll have to wait months, not weeks, to get your car.

RS911

I believe it depends on where you live. In California for example you should not find too many Targa's and more Cabriolets. In Colorado, I would expect to see more Targas. It all depends on the weather and what kind of vehicle sells best in that area.

TorqueChap

The Targa is an expensive proposition due to its premium over a similarly equipped

Nick

Correct. Dealer allocation are very few. My dealer told me when I ordered my car in April that it was his only Targa allocation until this fall.

Ask your dealer when his next allocation will be. If he doesn't know then call around.

Bradley Scott

^^ All true. When I went to order my C4S in July, 3 dealerships (Manhattan, Cherry Hill, and Ray Catena) told me its good that I was interested in a C4S because they had no allocations for a Targa. Wonder why they don't up the production to meet demand. Perhaps they want to keep everything exclusive. You know, if you want a Mercedes SL63 and you order one - its in your garage within 5 - 6 weeks if its a very special order - 4 weeks if not.

With Porsche 911 models - when you order, you're lucky if you have it in 3 months.

Nick

One possible explanation is they will be coming out with a Targa GTS. Most probably would opt for that knowing they will be paying a $30,000 premium for it.