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Old Aug 30, 2022 | 12:34 AM
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Currently own a base 992 (5k in, Luv!) dealer wants my car and sez he has a Targa allocation for me. Can profit 5k on the deal but I really love my Aventurine Green C2. Any big differences on performance between a C2 to a base Targa 4?
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Originally Posted by KSG1965
Currently own a base 992 (5k in, Luv!) dealer wants my car and sez he has a Targa allocation for me. Can profit 5k on the deal but I really love my Aventurine Green C2. Any big differences on performance between a C2 to a base Targa 4?
Define "big"
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit
Define "big"
acceleration and handling
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Old Aug 30, 2022 | 06:23 AM
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4-wheel drive changes everything in sporty driving. It forgives some mistakes.
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The grip and handling of these cars is fantastic if not epic. My Targa 4S takes it to another level in my opinion, and add RAS and you have a car that is one of the best handling on the road that you can buy. I have had 3 911’s with AWD 2 without. Would not buy one without it. But again my opinion I’m SURE others feel differently here.
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Do you want a Targa? Do it
If you are at all unsure about switching to a Targa, don’t.
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Check out the weight differences.

and there is another person on here dying to get a Targa 4….
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I think there is a 400-500 lbs difference between the 2. Imagine driving your C2 with a 450lb friend in the passenger seat and that should approximate the diff in acceleration.

I think the targa looks great and provides nice open air driving.
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