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Older Porsche Targas sell for significanly less than equivalent non-targa models. Anyone know why this is? Think there will be a similar price effect on NSX targas vs. coupes in the future?
 
Originally posted by westernb4:
Older Porsche Targas sell for significanly less than equivalent non-targa models. Anyone know why this is?

There are probably several reasons, specific to the 911 from that era... Factors that will not apply to the NSX.

For example, perhaps (just speculating based on my limited knowledge of these cars):
* because the coupes look "cleaner" than the Targas
* there are problems with leaks / noise
* noticably more body flex
* people that want the true open-air feeling go for the convertible (less demand for the Targas)

Again, I'm not sure if any of these points are in fact true, I'm just throwing these out there as things to consider.
 
Also, 911 Targas have a two counterparts: the coupe AND the cab. People who want open air go for the cab. People who want performance go for the coupe. Not much of a market in between.

Plus, the older 911 Targas had a lot of problems with the Targa top. I'm not sure if I got this part right but I think the track that targa top slides up and down on would expand or contract based on where you lived (different temperatures) and that would cause a huge rattling sound when using the top. Porsche had a lot of problems with that and it actually delayed the intro of the 996 Targa. (not certain but pretty sure)
 
For example, perhaps (just speculating based on my limited knowledge of these cars):
* because the coupes look "cleaner" than the Targas
* there are problems with leaks / noise
* noticably more body flex
* people that want the true open-air feeling go for the convertible (less demand for the Targas)

Pretty much true. Most of the concerns with the targa were takin care of in the 993model in 1997, however they still had noise from the huge roof that slid all the way back to the rear glass. The panel itself is huge by comparison to the sunroof offered in their coupe. Looked at 993 models before I purchased the NSX and less than 500 are produced world wide per year which makes them limited. From the pricing in saw, most were asking $3 to 5k more for a targa over a coupe. Personally I don't see the logic, just guessing its for those that have more money than sense or want something unique.
 
I love the NSX-T, but I would think the overall value for a used NSX coupe (post '95 and especially '97-newer) would really be higher than an NSX-T. But it all does depend on the buyer and what one is looking for. I would love a black '97 or newer NSX-T because of the 3.2 6spd, but I would just kill for the 3.2 in a '97 and up coupe.

One of the few reasons is they have been clocked notibly quiker in 0-60 and 1/4 due to not needing the extra reinforcements the NSX-T needs. I believe the NSX-T on average will hit 0-60 in 5.0 while the coupe will do it in a very consistant 4.7 and with the 1/4 mile, the NSX-T does a published average of around 13.5 while the coupe seems to get closer to 13.1 with the 3.2 290. Of course this has NOTHING to do with Porsche.
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