Dartmouth

My vote the cab. Wonder why.
Paid well well under $60k for same as the one posted same options. How many miles on it?

Gruson

Cant go wrong with either! That said, LOVE the cabrio but only with the top down. I am just not a fan of convertibles with a non-metal top. I am amazed Porsche does not start making them more like the BMW 335 convertible. I would buy one in a heartbeat!

Vape NYC

After my Mazda RX-8 started needing a lot of maintenance, I decided to look at a P-car. I test drove a few 911's hardtop and cab, and while I loved them I kept thinking damn I wish this rear window would pop up and make the car so much more practical. (I can only have 1 car living in NYC) Later that night I discovered that there is a Targa variant that does have a hatchback. I spent about 6 months looking for one (I wanted low milage, PDK and ventilated seats) and am pretty happy, although I can't drive it anymore due to a title issue from the seller I have yet to resolve.

Edgy01

Only you can decide which is right for you, particularly when Wx is a factor in your roof choice.

ddrxdd

Too much wind? Too much noise? LOL...that's what it's all about! Here in SoCal I'd take the Cab any day.

TommyV44

Funny….I feel just the opposite….hate those metallic ones….love the soft tops….different strokes!

Tom

Comanche_699

Yeah the party line is that the fabric tops and the hardware to raise and lower them are substantially lighter than what goes into a folding metal top, and in order to keep the speed specs in line with the coupes, saving weight is the name of the game.

I like the fabric top too, and can see the history and family lineage especially when approaching the car from behind with the top up, but I do like me a 997 Targa too.

r_32

So 2008 was worse than 2007, but seeing those numbers, can't imagine there were too many back in 07 either. Thanks for the sleuthing.

r_32

Sorry. Clicked the wrong thread on reply.

dalancroft

Echo those saying location counts. We're in Northern California and given our weather -- zero snow, just a few months of rain (unfortunately) and mild summers in which we rarely break 90 degrees -- the cab was a no brainer. The soft top is surprisingly quiet when up, which is only about 10% in my wife's face. Only in rain and bitter cold!

pissedpuppy

I wish my car was sunroof deleted!!!

DasVWBabe

After nearly 20+ years of owning almost exclusively convertibles, I'm so incredibly pleased I went Targa. I'm amazed at the lack of wind buffeting with the roof back at 80 mph+.

I drove both examples, but found that for Texas' hot summers, I spent a fair amount of time with the top up on my previous convertibles, visibility was decreased, and quite frankly, as a long-haired woman, I hated the hair maintenance required once I had arrived at my destination. The Targa can be driven roof back/windows up with as little drama as a sunroof, and since my car is my DD, I have the ability to drive it essentially worry free in nearly any weather.

robh75

Cab hands down for 997 since targa is just a big sunroof. But 991 could be a different story. That has a proper targa top.

RobC4sX51

I totally agree. Just picked up the Porsche sales brochure (booklet) for the 2015 Targa. Wow, what a great design. Looks like the classic Targa that we all remember. It is definitely a 911 between coupe & cab. My only concern is the weight gain. Otherwise, very nice!

Domer911

I love the cabrio, but may have been tempted if the TTS had been avail in targa