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Welcome! The search is 63% of the fun, so enjoy the journey and be patient.
I've had a 99 cab, an 01 coupe, an 01 Turbo coupe, and now an 04 Turbo cab. They're all awesome cars in their own way. Never really dug the targa as the cab was more my style.
One little tip - don't call it a cabby. Stick with cabriolet or cab - you'll sound a lot smarter.
I've had a 99 cab, an 01 coupe, an 01 Turbo coupe, and now an 04 Turbo cab. They're all awesome cars in their own way. Never really dug the targa as the cab was more my style.
One little tip - don't call it a cabby. Stick with cabriolet or cab - you'll sound a lot smarter.
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Welcome! The search is 63% of the fun, so enjoy the journey and be patient.
I've had a 99 cab, an 01 coupe, an 01 Turbo coupe, and now an 04 Turbo cab. They're all awesome cars in their own way. Never really dug the targa as the cab was more my style.
One little tip - don't call it a cabby. Stick with cabriolet or cab - you'll sound a lot smarter.![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I've had a 99 cab, an 01 coupe, an 01 Turbo coupe, and now an 04 Turbo cab. They're all awesome cars in their own way. Never really dug the targa as the cab was more my style.
One little tip - don't call it a cabby. Stick with cabriolet or cab - you'll sound a lot smarter.
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I spent 6 months to find a targa - they are out there but relatively rare.
Pros v coupe
- cabin feels much airier
- lift back allows easy loading of golf clubs, groceries
- roof open motoring when you want
- looks good
- RARE
Cons versus coupe
- heavier plus higher center. Of gravity so in theory slower around the track but I think you need to be Michael schumacher to really notice that difference
- 996 was only c2 version - no c4
- I think springs are slightly softer ... mine has 265-35 series rears as well which makes for nice ride but again if you want ultimate grip coupe might be better - don't think you'd notice however- I autocrossed mine and understeer more an issue than oversteer
- on very rough road you can notice roof rattle - not on normal roads
- roof could be expensive to fix ... but I don't see too many people reporting problems here
- sun can heat interior more through glass
Pros versus cab
- back seats more comfortable
- maybe stiffer overall
- feel better in public parking without fabric roof
- hatch space
Cons v cab
Cab is even more open air
More cabs to choose from
Cabs seem cheaper
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Pros v coupe
- cabin feels much airier
- lift back allows easy loading of golf clubs, groceries
- roof open motoring when you want
- looks good
- RARE
Cons versus coupe
- heavier plus higher center. Of gravity so in theory slower around the track but I think you need to be Michael schumacher to really notice that difference
- 996 was only c2 version - no c4
- I think springs are slightly softer ... mine has 265-35 series rears as well which makes for nice ride but again if you want ultimate grip coupe might be better - don't think you'd notice however- I autocrossed mine and understeer more an issue than oversteer
- on very rough road you can notice roof rattle - not on normal roads
- roof could be expensive to fix ... but I don't see too many people reporting problems here
- sun can heat interior more through glass
Pros versus cab
- back seats more comfortable
- maybe stiffer overall
- feel better in public parking without fabric roof
- hatch space
Cons v cab
Cab is even more open air
More cabs to choose from
Cabs seem cheaper
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Ever thought of the 996 C2 Cabriolet with the hard top included in the buy. That way you have the ' best of both worlds'.The REAL sports car is when you have the option of feeling the wind through your hair or not. My hair matches the color of my car. Artic Silver.
Cabriolets rules OK
Cabs seem cheaper????????????????????????? to the last poster... where the hell did you get that notion? Cabs are $5000 more expensive if it has the same milage including the hard top.
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Cabs seem cheaper????????????????????????? to the last poster... where the hell did you get that notion? Cabs are $5000 more expensive if it has the same milage including the hard top.
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seriously Hurdigurdiman - I will give you $5 to remove those badges and stickers and all that stuff on the back of your car - come on guys, everyone give $5 and at some point he will cave in
it's really bad
Sorry to go OT, it's my first time
it's really bad
Sorry to go OT, it's my first time
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I thought a "cabby" was the weird dude driving a car around picking up "fares. Anyway, why dont you look at and drive the various types then decide what you like best, which Im sure will be a C4S.
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I spent 6 months to find a targa - they are out there but relatively rare.
Pros v coupe
- cabin feels much airier
- lift back allows easy loading of golf clubs, groceries
- roof open motoring when you want
- looks good
- RARE
Cons versus coupe
- heavier plus higher center. Of gravity so in theory slower around the track but I think you need to be Michael schumacher to really notice that difference
- 996 was only c2 version - no c4
- I think springs are slightly softer ... mine has 265-35 series rears as well which makes for nice ride but again if you want ultimate grip coupe might be better - don't think you'd notice however- I autocrossed mine and understeer more an issue than oversteer
- on very rough road you can notice roof rattle - not on normal roads
- roof could be expensive to fix ... but I don't see too many people reporting problems here
- sun can heat interior more through glass
Pros versus cab
- back seats more comfortable
- maybe stiffer overall
- feel better in public parking without fabric roof
- hatch space
Cons v cab
Cab is even more open air
More cabs to choose from
Cabs seem cheaper
-
Pros v coupe
- cabin feels much airier
- lift back allows easy loading of golf clubs, groceries
- roof open motoring when you want
- looks good
- RARE
Cons versus coupe
- heavier plus higher center. Of gravity so in theory slower around the track but I think you need to be Michael schumacher to really notice that difference
- 996 was only c2 version - no c4
- I think springs are slightly softer ... mine has 265-35 series rears as well which makes for nice ride but again if you want ultimate grip coupe might be better - don't think you'd notice however- I autocrossed mine and understeer more an issue than oversteer
- on very rough road you can notice roof rattle - not on normal roads
- roof could be expensive to fix ... but I don't see too many people reporting problems here
- sun can heat interior more through glass
Pros versus cab
- back seats more comfortable
- maybe stiffer overall
- feel better in public parking without fabric roof
- hatch space
Cons v cab
Cab is even more open air
More cabs to choose from
Cabs seem cheaper
-
Ever thought of the 996 C2 Cabriolet with the hard top included in the buy. That way you have the ' best of both worlds'.The REAL sports car is when you have the option of feeling the wind through your hair or not. My hair matches the color of my car. Artic Silver.
Cabriolets rules OK
Cabs seem cheaper????????????????????????? to the last poster... where the hell did you get that notion? Cabs are $5000 more expensive if it has the same milage including the hard top.
![rockon](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/rockon.gif)
Cabs seem cheaper????????????????????????? to the last poster... where the hell did you get that notion? Cabs are $5000 more expensive if it has the same milage including the hard top.
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can we compromise and I call it a Cabrio?
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lol :P
(cab it is)
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Ok, maybe not that last part!
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mas - Do make sure you thoroughly research reliability and repair on the 996 Targa. I have no direct knowledge, but understand they can be finicky, and very expensive to repair.