My first 911 was a 991.1 TTS Coupe (with the glass sunroof). My second is a 992.1 TTS Cab. The coupe is better looking, and probably slightly better in terms of performance (weight, chassis stiffness, etc.). And the Coupe's roof will hold up better over the long haul. But the cab is an absolute joy to drive with the top down. I would choose cabriolet again here in Chicagoland, and would absolutely get a Cab in California.

 

I was a die-hard coupe guy because I am so attached to the shape of the 911 generally, and the flyline of the roof in particular. That was all until I added a 911 cabriolet to the garage as a more daily driver companion to my GT3. The open top experience I have become so fond of that I will likely consolidate back down to one 911 that is a 992 cabriolet. Driving with the roof down makes even the most mundane errand fun. I may be in the minority, but I think the cab is one of the few convertibles in history where it looks better with the top up than the top down. Porsche has really nailed the roof flyline with the cabriolet top in the 991/992 cars. With the top down, I don't think the car looks all that spectacular (especially when you drive it with the windows and wind deflector up), but like others have said people that love convertibles love the experience while driving the car. It is a tradeoff I now understand, and thinking about buying another coupe leaves me feeling like I am missing out on a huge value proposition the car can offer. But it's totally personal, and I think that is the only practical takeway you can get from this thread.

 

It's not a G body... or a 964, or a 993, or a 996, or a 997...

 

can't get over that quasimod hunch. also had a convertable when i was a teen. over them. cold in the winter. blazing sun on my face in the summer.

 

After 15 years in a first gen Cayman, I intended to move into a 718 Spyder for a top down experience. No allocations were available during Covid, but by chance I fell into a 992 C2 cab allocation. Love driving the cab year round, especially in CA. As others have mentioned, the chassis is rigid and there’s virtually no cowl flex. It’s a well engineered platform and nothing like cabs from a decade ago. Very happy with the decision.

Rent one to see it it’s the right choice for you.

 

Coupe - I still have a cab in my garage (not a 911) but two problems

a) Cab in FL is 99% of the time just too hot/burning sun on your head.
b) Its a 911 and not a sunday boulevard cruise - aka a sports car and cabs are simply not fitting the purpose of the car to me.

 

Targa. Benefits of the coupe and cab packaged in the best looking 911 variant.

 

Coupe..then Targa...then Cab!!! You can't beat the iconic 911 body shape from the Coupe!!

Also Coupe will hold value way better than the Cabbie unfortunately. But buy what makes you happy!!

 

I love the idea of a convertible but every time I've owned one I hate putting the top down and I end up resenting owning one. maybe I would change my mind if I lived somewhere with warm evening temperatures. I think that's pretty much the only good use case for a convertible is when the sun goes away and it's still nice out.

 

Cab all the way for me:

• I think the lines are more interesting than coupe even with the top up
• Smallish interior of 911 needs some added light, etc.
• Sunroof in 911 is too tiny and I don't like the look of it open (like it's tied to the top of the car)
• Cab has more of the open air roadster feeling of the cars that put Porsche on the map
• I live in a 3 season area of US where you can drive top down 80% of the time
• Had a 993 cab and it was a PIA, but the new ones are just amazingly simple and quick and as quiet as a coupe when up
• Targa buffeting and noise levels makes it a hard no
• Open air feeling is unmatched for me when touring, If it was just a commuter, driving all the time through bad neighborhoods, or track car - I would probably feel different
• I went away from cabs for a while, but went back a few years ago and now can't imagine not owning at least one convertible
• There's a reason ~1/3 of all 911s ever sold are open tops (probably the highest of any car other than Miata?
• Does require a little more maintenance, but more than worth it for me

 

Blonde or brunette

 

Red Head

 

Targa then.

 

I’ve owned six Cabriolets over the years but never a coupe. After much back-and-forth over pros and cons, my twin daughters convinced me to go for the Targa—and they were absolutely right! The Targa 4 GTS is an absolute game-changer. Kids: 1, Me: 0. 🚘🔥"
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What kind of driving do you do? If you're commuting on a highway every day and never drive in the country, canyons, or woods then you may as well buy a coupe. If you do any of those things, or enjoy visiting national parks such as Yosemite, Pt. Reyes, etc., then the cabriolet experience is unbeatable.