PUZZ1

It seems to me that Targa pricing is very strong - especially for late 997.2 variants with low mileage. My last Porsche was a '03 996 Targa and while I personally loved it, I felt it was a bit of a step child among the coupe and cab and was told it wasn't as desirable when I sold it back in '07. Maybe that was a unique view for the 996 Targa. How is the 997 Targa viewed in the marketplace these days?

Dubber

I really wanted to grab a 997 on my recent hunt (ended with a C2 997). Only negative for the Targa was low inventory and the only one that looked good on paper was selling at a dealer I didn’t get good vibes from.

Booth9999

I think they take a hit because of the lack of the targa bar which is one of the most iconic Porsche designs. I know a few people who don’t see them as a true targa But there is a hole for every peg.

Scalp_em

On my recent Hunt I was looking for a Targa S or a Cab S, the Targas are so limited in inventory I couldn’t find the spec that I was looking for and I ended up with a Cab S that fit the bill...I still kind of keep an eye out for one, but I am very happy with my cab...

ThreeFiftySix

I've owned my 09 Targa 4S for 2.5 years and love it. I especially like the large glass top and the rear hatch that opens. I like the idea of having something different, especially in the Nordic Gold Metallic color. The MSRP was $134k. It's one of those Porsche's that people seem to love the color or they don't. They seem to comment more on the color than it being a Targa. I think with that MSRP and only 27k miles miles on it I won't have a problem selling it when and if I ever do. I also realize it's only worth someone is willing to pay for it. I purchased it from my neighbor who retired and was moving to Florida. He was planning on taking it with him but after I approached him he was nice enough to sell it to me. I guess I was in the right place at the right time.

Quixotic1

Will you post some pics? It sounds interesting!

Kuhl997.2!

Cool color oh it’s a Targa, where’s the Targa Bar?

southbay

Targas are rare due to low production numbers, and given the rarity, the value is worth more than other models with the exception of the GTS if it’s a 997.2.
You can see the production difference between the 4 and 4S models below (Source). No Targas in 2005.

2006 Carrera 4 Coupe 1766
2006 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1706
2006 Targa 4 86
2006 Carrera 4S Coupe 6057
2006 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 5059
2006 Targa 4S 141

2007 Carrera 4 Coupe 1068
2007 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 783
2007 Targa 4 894
2007 Carrera 4S Coupe 5084
2007 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 4372
2007 Targa 4S 1761

2008 Carrera 4 Coupe 760
2008 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 621
2008 Targa 4 545
2008 Carrera 4S Coupe 3601
2008 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3044
2008 Targa 4S 1426

2009 Carrera 4 Coupe 800
2009 Carrera 4 Cabriotet 530
2009 Targa 4 451
2009 Carrera 4S Coupe 4464
2009 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3827
2009 Targa 4S 1156

2010 Carrera 4 Coupe 401
2010 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 326
2010 Targa 4 293
2010 Carrera 4S Coupe 2343
2010 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2013
2010 Targa 4S 629

2010.2 R Carrera 4 Coupe 136
2010.2 R Carrera 4 Cabriolet 93
2010.2 R Targa 4 82
2010.2 R Carrera 4S Coupe 824
2010.2 R Carrera 4S Cabriolet 555
2010.2 R Targa 4S 211

2011 Carrera 4 Coupe 289
2011 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 233
2011 Targa 4 150
2011 Carrera 4S Coupe 1163
2011 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 1126
2011 Targa 4S 379

2012 Carrera 4 Coupe 75
2012 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 41
2012 Targa 4 30
2012 Carrera 4S Coupe 115
2012 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 95
2012 Targa 4S 76

andino

I really like the Targa but had to rule it out due it not having the roof bar mount points to hook up racks. I use my bars quite a bit for bikes and climbing gear so it was a dealbreaker for me, unfortunately.

Bxstr

Cool car. Limited production numbers keeps the value up. For me, I like it, but not as much as the 991 Targa due to it missing the Targa roll bar.

Quixotic1

OOH LA LA! I like it!

soundbehindyou

Southbay: Where did you source the production numbers?

southbay

http://howtoporsche.com/911-series/9...r-and-version/

texass4

So just when I thought I knew quite a bit about the different 997 variants, I’ve never heard of the 2010.2 R. Anyone care to enlighten me on that one?

Quixotic1

Check out this CPO Targa for Sale.

Great options. Only 76 built in 2012. Out of those 76 how many MT? 15? This may be a unicorn.

https://www.hgreglux.com/used-car/po...ource=cars.com

If I were looking for another car I'd be trying to negotiate. A lot.