996 Targa - your thoughts on this car?

[Bebs]

Afternoon all,

I've been looking around for a used 996 for my wife - she wants one badly for herself
It must be tiptronic (she prefers auto option) No Cabrios. Coupe or Targa only.
I noticed this targa 02 facelifted version in the claasified:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

I wasn't aware that targas were available in 4 wheel drive as per advert? What are your thoughts on price versus mileage?
Is 83,000 miles pushing it a bit perhaps? Obviously I haven't seen the service history but if it all checks out does this look like a viable purchase to you chaps?
I don't have any Porsche experience but run 2 x V8s myself so vaguely aware of servicing costs, parts etc.

Many thanks

[jsmjsm]

The 996 Targa is 2wd only so the previous poster is correct, the advert is wrong.

[m030]

The car also has the Aeorkit Cup side skirts and alu shifter and handbrake which aren't cheap options and IMO worth mentioning in the ad.

[Bebs]

I appreciate the options. But looking at this car, which is a 2004 with only 59,000 miles on it, the 02 car is starting to look expensive with 83,000 miles on it surely?

http://www.forestroadmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/...

[Magic919]

You need to see the cars to discuss value.

[monthefish]

Bebs said:

targa 02 facelifted version in the claasified

Targa only available in facelift version of 996.

[dibblecorse]

Bebs said:

I appreciate the options. But looking at this car, which is a 2004 with only 59,000 miles on it, the 02 car is starting to look expensive with 83,000 miles on it surely?

http://www.forestroadmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/...

Also price tag in the footwell suggests its been up for either 15 16995, cant quite make out ...

[mollytherocker]

Magic919 said:

You need to see the cars to discuss value.

Absolutely right.