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10-10-2006, 01:54 PM

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Perfectlap · 10-10-2006, 01:58 PM

I never understood why they still call this a targa top. It's a just a big sun roof.
The top would have to actually come off to be a true targa.
If you are going to go the coupe route for a Pcar in Ohio, get the C4.
C4S Cab would be my choice, great resale on those.

blue2000s · 10-10-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I never understood why they still call this a targa top. It's a just a big sun roof.
The top would have to actually come off to be a true targa.
If you are going to go the coupe route for a Pcar in Ohio, get the C4.
C4S Cab would be my choice, great resale on those.

Porsche invented the use of the name so I suppose they can use it however they want.

from answers.com: "The word targa first came into use from the 1966 Porsche 911 Targa, though the first production car with this system as an option was actually released five years before, namely the 1961 Triumph TR4. The name was first adopted by Porsche after the Targa Florio road race in which they entered, used type of body style to allow a quicker entry and exit to the car by drivers in 1962 and many race cars adopted it especially Ford and its bitter rival at the time, Ferrari in the '60s and early 70's for twistier road courses."

CJ_Boxster · 10-10-2006, 02:23 PM

I LOVE the targa, i also like how it appears the car was originally a convertible a hard top was installed...Looks Great!...more edginess from the sides.

ohioboxster · 10-10-2006, 02:46 PM

Plus "Targa" sounds better than Porsche "Big Sun Roof Car"

AUDIOGUY · 10-10-2006, 03:57 PM

I always loved the Targa. If the price is right, then you have to get her!
The dealership I work for traded in a 2001 Carrera with 40k miles , one owner, 6 speed, full leather, psm, sport pack with 18 inch wheels and rocker moldings, xenon
and sunroof.... I can get her for about 37k... I was thinking about it!

keep us posted!

RandallNeighbour · 10-10-2006, 04:28 PM

Ohioboxster, now look here. I bought an airline ticket and a rent car and have planned an extra day to come up and see and ride in your SC'd Boxster!

Please don't haul off and get rid of it before I get a chance to ride in it with you!

But if you do, I completely understand and a ride in the Targa will be fine. But I will not smile as big as I would in a SC'd Boxster because that's within my grasp and a Targa isn't!

Grizzly · 10-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Wow Ohio, that is really gorgeous. I'd probably have to do it...