FRUNKenstein

Either I have schizophrenia or this thread does.

Stick with the coupe in Oregon.

Nice targa Rick.

WOTever

If you're planning on using the rear seats get the coupe. In the cab the backrests are almost vertical which makes the seats useless imo. I am taking my kids on rides and the seats in the Coupe are fine (barely).

fpb111

HI-JACK THREADS MUCH?

fpb111

I have some rims with tires that fit a 1997 Mustang for sale, I'll get some pictures posted here. Tires aren't worn much, maybe 3/4 tread left.

fpb111

Look I have a sore toe. I think it is infected. Pretty rare I bet.

fpb111

Never mind, it is not infected anymore.

fpb111

Back to OPs question.
As stated above cab rear seats are a tight fit due to the straighter back.
You also give up the storage behind the rear seats that the coupe has.

I love that the cab is like having 2 cars. Open air driving that is weather tight with the rag top when needed. Quieter with a little more head room and better visibility with the, ~74lb, top on.

I had a 2003 C2 cab. It was tight with no squeaks/rattles/leaks at 60k when I sold it.

I now have a 2004 996TT cab with ~20k miles. The turbo is a little nosier at the header/top joint. I suspect it is because of the added torque/HP it is subjected to??

I have three of the TSBs for noisy cab tops to run through when I get time, probably after 1st snow.

Freddie Two Bs

How much are you asking for the sore toe?

Q's911

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Great to know the spacing in the backseat, as its essential for my daughter!

No worries regarding the random posts....almost spewed a mouthful of wine on my computer when i saw the posts; laughing so hard

Carlo_Carrera

Whenever possible.

996SPECticle

Stiletto heels are a killer!

leftlane

The back seat is not an issue - it is uncomfortable for long drives in the coupe or the cab. However, I regularly take my 17 year old daughter and her friend for rides and they have no problem sitting in the back for a short drive.

Get what you really want. You can't go wrong.

Fishey

I like both, the Cab can have its problems but overall is a pretty good system but can be an added cost and maintance item. The top down look of the Cab is really sexy. The chassis might only be 1/2 as stiff as the coupe but at nearly 12,000nm per degree it's still a good chassis. To compare a 993 coupe is 14,000nm per degree and a 959 is like 13,000. I would buy the car you want because you can't go wrong with a 996 or 997.1 turbo.

Therapy996t

Hey, good luck on the purchase. I literally just bought a 996 turbo about 2 weeks ago. Mine is a Coupe and I am awaiting delivery for it (couldn't get away from work to go bring it home myself). As for the convertible vs. coupe business, if you don't mind the look of the rag top, get it. Absolutely get it. Having owned convertibles in Alaska, Eastern Washington State, and Michigan, I can tell you that when you put the heater on in cold weather, which you would do anyway, you don't notice a difference. You would probably get a little more wind/road noise, but I thought it was dailyable Just my two cents. Also, my dad had an old Saab 900 turbo with a rag top, also in Alaska, and he didn't have a problem with it at all. Though his car had heated seats Let us know how the hunt goes!

Cheers,

Q's911

Thanks everyone for all the info! Well, I think I found her...2002 996TT, 24,000 miles! Have history and most records ...Had the PPI done from a third-party and the mechanics said that is one of the cleanest Porsche's he has seen in a long time...It passed with flying colors! Thanks again for all your time and efforts...greatly appreciated!