Does the Targa rattle?

[Ewan]

I'm thinking of changing my 996 C4 coupe for a 996 Targa. I fancy more "air" this summer, but don't like the look/ shape of the full convertible. I've not yet driven a Targa - are they any good, or does the glass roof make the whole thing rattle and wobble? Advice, comments welcome.

 

[artfailier]

Yes ,they CA rattle ,but with a little well placed foam strip you can usually eradicate them . It is important to know all the bits involved and to get some silicone based grease and spray. I have had two targas and really enjoyed them. One of the real boons is the hatch back . They weigh a bit more than the coupes and they don't come with sports suspension I think ,but that will make the roof rattle more. They tend to be very well specced though.

 

[Gordon Attar]

Also check for water leaks behind the back seats and in the footwells.

If the car is kept in a garage permanantly, suggest giving it a drowning with a hose pipe before handing over the money.