Yeah. that seems like a "because they could" car. Other than the silly roof, it is a nice looking car. The early Targas were relatively simple. I think Porsche used the Targas as proof of "engineering prowess", much like convertible hardtops have always been. They really don't make sense, other than as curiosities. They do make for great pictures at the beach... 
One of the shops I work with has a customer with a 993 Targa. She has put more money into keeping that top operational than I would put up with, but she loves it.
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'03 S, manual, 18" Carrera wheels, PSM, PSE, Litronic, 996 Cluster, +
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