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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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New member here, 2003 Targa

Howdy 996 folks. I recently picked up a new toy; I got tired of driving my SUV every day and wanted something fun again.

2003 Targa, had about 36k miles when I bought it. I'm up to almost 39k after a few weeks. Had to replace some electronics but it's been a blast - really enjoying it.

And now the required pics of a plain jane vanilla looking stock Targa



 
Old May 13, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Nice! More pics please!

My dream 996 is a Targa...but the current c2 will have to suffice for now!
 
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welcome & nice ride.....
 
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Thanks guys. Couple more pics:

I love the glass roof - great for rainy days or cold nights. Although the car is too bright inside. I need to get the windows tinted.


Stock headunit wasn't working, but I didn't find out until I bought a new one and pulled it out that it was just a blown fuse in the back of the CDR-23. Replaced the MOST system and installed an amp in the front trunk and put in a DNX6990 for music and nav.



Nice custom K40 install by the previous owner, although I had to re-run the wiring and replace the rear sensor
 
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I love the Targa, congratulations!
 
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Nice toy! Welcome to the forums!
 
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Congrats!
 
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Congrats and welcome!
 
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Nice find! Mind if I ask how much you got it for? I recently picked up an '03 Targa as well, just want to do some price comparisons. 996 Targas seem to be hard to come by.
 
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Originally Posted by Clo
Nice find! Mind if I ask how much you got it for? I recently picked up an '03 Targa as well, just want to do some price comparisons. 996 Targas seem to be hard to come by.
I paid $30,300 + taxes/registration in Maryland. 36k miles, not too many options, needed tires and a head unit. The dealer was asking for $37k or some ridiculous number. I had a PPI done and thought $30k was fair. All of the other 996s I drove had major issues (either cosmetic or mechanical) or were overpriced, in my opinion.

A buddy had a nice 04 C4S Coupe for sale at his dealership, listed at $38K, which I thought was high, but then he took it to Mannheim and got 42K at auction, so either he found a sucker or the market is hotter than I expected.
 
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Originally Posted by serendipity
I paid $30,300 + taxes/registration in Maryland. 36k miles, not too many options, needed tires and a head unit. The dealer was asking for $37k or some ridiculous number. I had a PPI done and thought $30k was fair. All of the other 996s I drove had major issues (either cosmetic or mechanical) or were overpriced, in my opinion.

A buddy had a nice 04 C4S Coupe for sale at his dealership, listed at $38K, which I thought was high, but then he took it to Mannheim and got 42K at auction, so either he found a sucker or the market is hotter than I expected.


$30K ? GREAT Price!

You talked the dealer down $7K ?

I'm bringing you next time I'm car shopping!
 
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Originally Posted by serendipity
I paid $30,300 + taxes/registration in Maryland. 36k miles, not too many options, needed tires and a head unit. The dealer was asking for $37k or some ridiculous number. I had a PPI done and thought $30k was fair. All of the other 996s I drove had major issues (either cosmetic or mechanical) or were overpriced, in my opinion.

A buddy had a nice 04 C4S Coupe for sale at his dealership, listed at $38K, which I thought was high, but then he took it to Mannheim and got 42K at auction, so either he found a sucker or the market is hotter than I expected.
Great find! I picked up my '03 Targa with a brand new '07 997 motor for 26k. You have the exact style headunit I was looking to have done. Where did you get the relocation piece for the A/C control and the trim plate around your double din unit from?
 
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Originally Posted by Clo
Great find! I picked up my '03 Targa with a brand new '07 997 motor for 26k. You have the exact style headunit I was looking to have done. Where did you get the relocation piece for the A/C control and the trim plate around your double din unit from?
You can buy the piece at the dealers for about $6. Clo.. Lets see some pics and details on your car... Love the targa's as well... Even though i no longer have my coupe...
 
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Finally got some free time coming up this weekend, I'll snap some pics.
 
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Nice score. Congratulations. A bone-stock 911 is better than anything else.
 
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