Advertise on fullfatrr.com »

Home > Off Topic - Other Cars > Porsche Targe 4S
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 2 of 3 <123>
Print this entire topic · 
ebajema



Member Since: 24 Mar 2011
Location: New Plymouth
Posts: 4782
New Zealand 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!
Post #267821 28th Jun 2014 2:48pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
160dmb



Member Since: 16 Dec 2012
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 455
United Kingdom 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

I agree with Gaz's original comment, I really liked the 993 Targa when they made it but this 991 version is fantastic, might even have to go and do a fantasy spec on the configurator now! 2016 (L405) Autobiography in Black with Ivory - for ULEZ
2014 (L405) VSE in Black with Ivory
2011 (L322) VSE in Black with Ivory
2005 (3.2 V6) Porsche Cayenne in Black with Savanna
1999 (P38) VSE in Burgundy (?) with Sand
Post #267832 28th Jun 2014 4:19pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Full Fat Ray



Member Since: 23 Jan 2014
Location: Cwm Llinau
Posts: 574
Wales 2006 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Bonatti Grey

Well, I agree with Gaz, it's one SMART looking car Thumbs Up - not my cup of tea, but I can see why people would like it. 2006 (56 Reg) 4.4 V8 Vogue In Bonatti Grey (Gorgeous!!)
Post #267845 28th Jun 2014 6:12pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
andy180



Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: scotland
Posts: 509
United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

This new Targa is rather tasty Cool I have a Porsche itch which I'll have to scratch at somepoint Laughing Now: BMW 640d M Sport, Alpine White
Gone: Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue, Zambezi Silver, Charcoal Oxford Leather
Also: Mk1 Audi TT 1.8T Quattro, Brilliant Black
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge
[/URL]
Post #268056 29th Jun 2014 9:44pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
markdotreed



Member Since: 05 Sep 2011
Location: Ropley
Posts: 741
United Kingdom 

I went to the launch of this at the Porsche centre in Portsmouth. their allocation for the year was one!!
It's lovely though and the roof mechanism is a work of art. I had a 996 4S and this is the first one I've wanted since. Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE
Post #268749 2nd Jul 2014 11:09pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
KurtVerbose



Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
Posts: 5848
Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

It does look nice but to me that roof mechanism is rediculous. To have all that going on for a single fold out panel just seems crazy - and it adds 100kg - to a sports car!

Here's a question for you - how is it better than the 997 targa that is lighter, simpler, takes up way less space, and leaves you with much more space for people/luggage? It even works as a hatch to drop luggage in.

Click image to enlarge


Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green

Post #268787 3rd Jul 2014 8:12am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
Posts: 11309
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Because it LOOKS 100 times better and that's part of what counts for me Thumbs Up

The 997 is NOT a targa as the drivers area always has side roof bars. Its just a big sunroof. Rubbish Whistle

I think this is the coolest Porsche for a very long time....

Click image to enlarge

Post #268789 3rd Jul 2014 8:14am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
KurtVerbose



Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
Posts: 5848
Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

It does look better, but it's a fine line between sports cars and fashion statements, and fashion statements become girls cars. E.g. SLK, Z3 and maybe even the Boxter.

Sorry, I just can't take it seriously.
Post #268793 3rd Jul 2014 8:26am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
Posts: 11309
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Your choice but I absolutely love it Thumbs Up

IMO more going back to roots than fashion statement. Worst part of my old Targa was the manual Roof panel so for me the new system is well worth a few extra pounds...

Click image to enlarge


Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green

Post #268794 3rd Jul 2014 8:35am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
KurtVerbose



Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
Posts: 5848
Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Well I can't disagree with that. My VX220 is a manual targa and I would prefer to press a button. I just wouldn't want it to weiggh 100kg though.
Post #268799 3rd Jul 2014 8:45am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
Posts: 11309
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

I would rarely be pushing it to its limits so a few extra kg are fine. I think your car is in a different category to the new Targa and is designed for max ride thrill and minimum weight bit like a Lotus 7 etc.
Post #268800 3rd Jul 2014 8:49am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
markdotreed



Member Since: 05 Sep 2011
Location: Ropley
Posts: 741
United Kingdom 

Black and Tan with the alloy Targa hoop is the colour choice though IMHO. Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE
Post #268814 3rd Jul 2014 9:53am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
Posts: 11309
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

yes i agree

Click image to enlarge


just fancied being daring....
Post #268816 3rd Jul 2014 9:57am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
KurtVerbose



Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
Posts: 5848
Switzerland 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Yes, be daring by going topless.
Post #268823 3rd Jul 2014 10:13am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
Posts: 11309
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover SE Td6 Zermatt Silver

The Convertible looks Good but not so much with the top up. I think even top up the Targa looks so much better than the Roadster or Convertble:

Click image to enlarge


Click image to enlarge


Click image to enlarge

Post #268848 3rd Jul 2014 12:35pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 2 of 3 <123>
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2025 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
fullfatrr.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site