ericthepilot

I bought last Feb a 07 Targa 4S for 63.5 K. Atlas grey Black interior Sport Chrono Plus, Sport exhaust etc
Drove it across country. Great car.
The only thing is with all that glass, the car get very hot here in the summer in Florida. Although tinted the a/c is running full force to keep the interior comfortable.
A great machine and lot's of all the good stuff.
Targa's are niche buyers, but you do get a lot of respect from those who know how special she is

Good Luck !!

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Bullit

Thanks for the info! Particularly about the car getting hot in summer. Our summers are pretty hot here in Dallas too....

ericthepilot

That's why my next car will be a Cab, (09'C4S), in the winter here it does give more pleasure and the heat does not stick around that long under the cloth roof in the summer as I experienced from other P'cars. Targa is great and beautiful lines, but I should live further north. South Florida can be brutal.

And as the new model 911 is coming out, better deals are to be had with younger cars.
Good luck.

Bullit

[QUOTE=ericthepilot;8245102]I bought last Feb a 07 Targa 4S for 63.5 K. Atlas grey Black interior Sport Chrono Plus, Sport exhaust etc....QUOTE]


Stumbled across a 07 Targa 4S that's in the process of receiving a new engine in order to be CPO'd. MSRP was $111 against current dealer asking price of $70. Meteor Gray Metallic with Cocoa interior. It's a Tip with options including power seat package, 19" turbo wheels, Bose high end sound package, heated front seats and nav.

Am I being self-delusional to think that this car could be had in the high $50s?

Thanks for the reality check!

winkingchef

[QUOTE=Bullit;8250215]Miles on the rest of the car?
With a new engine and CPO, it's probably worth a bit more, like high 50's, low 60's.
I'd ask why the engine swap though.

Meteor with Cocoa is a pretty nice combo.
Post pics if you get them!

KeninBlaine

No I don't think you're delusional.

Bullit

winkingchef and keninirvine, Thanks for your input! I'll find out what the mileage is on the rest of the car and also post pics when I receive them. Appreciate your thoughts!

Bullit

[QUOTE=winkingchef;8250233]Miles on the rest of the car are about 23,000. The engine was swapped because when doing their CPO inspection, the dealer's technician noticed a small amount of oil (tiny droplets) in the coolant. They thought that this could mean either a leaking head gasket or a small crack / imperfection in the block somewhere. There would be no way to be 100% sure that it was diagnosed correctly so their answer was to replace the engine. The dealer claims that this way they are 100% sure that whoever buys the vehicle as a CPO'd vehicle is not buying something with a future concern.

I think you're likely right-on with the price point being in the high 50s-low 60s. Will see how much they want to deal.

Appreciate your input.

BuddyK

Rarely see red leather interiors for Targa 4S.

I want this. Where can I find an 09 like this one?

http://www.porsche.com/canada/en/mod...a-4s/gallery/#

Bullit

Wow. Good question. The closest I've seen so far is this 07 Targa 4 with terrecotta interior. Will see what else I can find out there....

http://sloancars.com/1538/2007-carre...licterracotta/

Bullit

Then there's this one but it's not an 09 or a Targa...

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...acktype=usedcc

Bullit

Well folks, the Targa 4S pictured at the top of the thread has been sold. Not to me, mind you, but so some other lucky new owner! Still searching for that Targa 4S......thanks to all for your help and advice.

KeninBlaine

Given the small number of Targas out there, you'll need to be very patient. But it will be worth waiting for the right one.

Bullit

Thanks for the support! As you know, there just aren't that many out there....but I know it will be worth the wait in the long run. Thanks again!!

keenan9

Did a quick search, and it looks like there are a couple of tip Targa 4S cars available.

Here is one:
http://pioneer.porschedealer.com/pre...55944/info.php