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1998 993 Targa - (glass Roof) Triptronic


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If you can afford it the 993 turbo is unbeatable-otherwise any 993 is a great car-and probably the best variant of the 911.

As for investment -you cant go wrong with a 993-depreciation proof-as long as its loked after.

The Targa is quite rare-and not greatly popular-go for the coupe or the cabriolet.

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cheers for that.

Is there a reason why there not very popular?

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Couple reasons:

1.Historically targas have always been unpopular due to compromised handling/leaky roofs(not a problem with the 993 though)

And its seen as a poor compromise between coupe & open top motoring-this stigma has stuck with targas,which is unfair for the 993 as its completely different to the earlier models,and a great car,It just might be more difficult to sell on in the future,thats all.

Anyway my advice is to have a look at all of the 993 models and take them for a drive.

There is an awful lot of glass around you in a 993 targa but at the end of the day its what ever you prefer.

Whatever variant you choose you seriously cannot go wrong with a 993.Just have it pre-checked out first by a specialist if you can.

Personally I bought a 993 turbo 2 years ago ,its worth the same as what I paid for it-and most probably, more.And I test drove a 996carrera,Boxster s & a 996 turbo, and they just dont compare,and all 3 would have depreciated-whereas mine hasnt.

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have heard of a few leaky 993 targas too - would recommend you ask the question on a specialised UK (where it rains a lot) 911 forum

for similar money the 993 4S is also a great car and sought after variant

964 turbo 2 quite rare as only made in 93 - again depreciation-proof but harder to find a good one and more hairy with 2wd

I would go for 993 personally

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As mentioned above, the 964 turbo is quite rare and tricky to drive(but fun though!) but is not really a day to day car-but more of a 2nd/weekend one,but again, see if you can get a test drive.

993 4s command a heavy premium over a standard 993,and they're not a lot different.

Id personally stick with a 993 coupe.

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all, used to have one of these, roof leaked like a sieve when I first got it (a year old). After I stopped crying they replaced all the seals under warranty and it was fine after that. Couple of other observations - it is very pleasant inside because of all the glass but doesn't feel very open when the roof is back (like a cab, obvious but I was hoping it would). It is chopped like a cab and then a diff roof is dropped on it. I lost a fortune but expect they have levelled off now.

Also, interior is woeful, clutch is a b1tch in any sort of traffic and they DO break down (prepare to dig deep).

BUT, goes faster than you ever need to (in a straight line) and feels special (for the first six months anyway)

Good luck and enjoy !

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