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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Help! Opinions Needed on '09 TT vs. Targa/C4S Cab Purchase

I already own a '06 997TT coupe. My wife recently saw and fell in love with a brand new white '09 997TT Tip Cab and wants it. However, I suggested that she look at the new Targa or C4S Cab.

I told her that buying the TT now, with the Tip, might not be a wise decision because it will be considered "old" technology in 2-3 years and the car's value could drop considerably. On the other hand, the Targa and C4S have already been updated with new body styling, engines and transmissions. I think one of these would be the more prudent purchase because and besides, she really doesn't need the performance of the TT. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Targa, fer sher. The ultimate chickmobile.

You won't be able to give away a tippy turbo in a couple years.
 
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Targa, fer sher. The ultimate chickmobile.

You won't be able to give away a tippy turbo in a couple years.
I am right with you there - targa 4S FTW(FOR THE WIFE)
 
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However, I suggested that she look at the new Targa or C4S Cab. I told her that buying the TT now, with the Tip, might not be a wise decision because it will be considered "old" technology in 2-3 years and the car's value could drop considerably. On the other hand, the Targa and C4S have already been updated with new body styling, engines and transmissions. I think one of these would be the more prudent purchase because and besides, she really doesn't need the performance of the TT.
Good thinking, get a c4s or traga 4s with pdk.
 
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I like your thinking. Get the 09 C4S conv. with PDK.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Just a quick comment at this juncture -- it's nice to see I'm on the right track here. However, it's making me wonder if should sell mine now before it's too late!
 
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Cool ?

I have a 2010 cab4s on the order sheet also with pdk , booked out at 144 k

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Looks like a Sept 09 delivery for me...
 
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You were able to configure/order a 2010 already?
 
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White 09 tip TT cab sounds fairly chickish too...only a matter of degree between that and a tip targa IMO.
 
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Agree, just get her a c4 tip(pdk same thing)cab, wood, leather, every gadget offered. She'll never know the difference and you'll save some coin.
 
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meat-i know that you are probably just making a writing mistake, but they never made 06 997tt coupes, first year was 07, as written in your descriptions of your cars. as far as which one, tough question-purely preference.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Doc - Good eye, catching my typo. It is a '07 I own -- see my list of cars under the original post. I have it correctly identified there...
 
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Originally Posted by meatman
I already own a '06 997TT coupe. My wife recently saw and fell in love with a brand new white '09 997TT Tip Cab and wants it. However, I suggested that she look at the new Targa or C4S Cab.

I told her that buying the TT now, with the Tip, might not be a wise decision because it will be considered "old" technology in 2-3 years and the car's value could drop considerably. On the other hand, the Targa and C4S have already been updated with new body styling, engines and transmissions. I think one of these would be the more prudent purchase because and besides, she really doesn't need the performance of the TT. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
Always best to get her what she wants . If you get her what you think she should have you open a very bad door . just my opinion.
 
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I just bought my wife a TT cab for xmas.....she doesn't know about it yet....She is a level headed girl and I know she can drive it safely.If thats what she wants then thats what she should get, I'll never forget the one time I didn't buy what I really wanted, every time i looked at that car it reminded me of the mistake i did.How great would it be to say " yea my wife drives one too"
My vote is for the TT...

When and if a better TT comes out..trade it in and get it.....Simple
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Doc - Good eye, catching my typo. It is a '07 I own -- see my list of cars under the original post. I have it correctly identified there...
typo-that was the word that i was looking for-you know meat, just my opinion, but if you are in the snow belt, a c4s cab with a pdk with winter tires on it when it gets cold is about as good as it gets for fun and reliable transportation.
 


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