The 997 Porsche 911 Targa Is the Quirky 997 Nobody Remembers

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This is the 997 Porsche 911 Targa. It's a rare, surprisingly practical 911 that many people don't know exists. We are thrilled to be offering this one for sale on CARS & BIDS!! Today I'm reviewing this 997 Targa, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'll also get behind the wheel and review the driving experience.

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DOUGSCORE CHART:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:43 It Can Be Yours On CARS & BIDS!!!
01:25 History of the Targa
06:19 How the Targa Roof Works
08:46 A Hatchback??
10:42 More Targa Touches
11:26 Next Generation of the Targa
12:43 Powertrain
14:33 Interior Buttonfest
16:21 Sport Exhaust & Suspension
17:22 Trick Cupholders
18:43 Rear Seating
19:45 Front Trunk
19:59 Driving Experience
24:32 Final Thoughts
24:54 DougScore

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[jibmaster]

Great review. I own a 09' 6MT 4S Coupe. Agree here: the shifting is SO good. CGT good?! OK then! It's a fast too. The .2 DFI engine form 09+ is powerful, reliable and tons of torque. The .1's do suffer a few more engine issues so if you plan on bidding this one a PPI I feel an important consideration. The warmer climate and low miles with likely good maintenance will provide some reassurance this is a good one with little bore scoring issues. Oh, this car needs engine mounts bad. Notice the flex when the sport exhaust was demonstrated. Not an overly difficult DIY or expense if taking to a shop. Guards Red always a great color on the 997. Most silver, black and white. Cool car! Oh, Doug I had heard Porsche only offered the Targa in AWD because the added weight with all the glass and mechanicals up high made the 2WD version somewhat unstable. 4WD versions are so planted. Someone's going to be stoked on this one!

[ukaszbarszcz]

Doug the type of guy to tell us about Porsche cupholders for the 1008th time.

[vwme]

I know someone who had this exact and everything. Track package too. It was AWESOME!!!! Probably one of my fav 911's. Just fantastic.

[TCSporsche]

I think that hatchback window is the most appealing thing! I need a targa like this

[ab_grayfox]

Honestly this is my dream 911. Not in red but this model. Love it

[nicknyaa]

The first time I've heard of 911 Targa was in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010). I was confused as to what it was because it still looked like a regular 911 but with a glass greenhouse and a red light bar going across the rear (it being a 997.2 model). Since then it always had a place in my spot because of how unique it was and how very few of them actually exist.

[CannedFunkMusic]

Ok, I now realize this is the Porsche I want more than any other!!! I need this 997!!!

[theinternets]

I absolutely love a targa top sports car. They look awesome and have such great versatility.

[markallen]

I had a client with one of these….. l always liked it. It was a dark green with a light tan interior. It wasn’t really a Targa to my mind, but I thought it was cool. Over the years I have owned 3 targas: a FIAT X1/9 and a couple of Honda del Sols

[danielarnold]

I love the old true targa roofed cars, this isn't a targa, it's just a sunroof.

[hayburner_jr]

1st Targa's had a fold-down plastic rear window for almost full open air flow through.

[Soupy]

Dougie D the best Cars and Bids sales man ever.

[frankierodriguez]

The 911 keeps evolving. again and again and enthusiasts always would say, this or that model is "the last" of the old fashioned 911, for pure driving experience but if we are honest, every single 911 is in its own right the best sports car ever made. every single one of them when they were manufactured were, are and will be always the reference in every aspect on the sports cars world, from driving, built quality, opposite to italians, if you own a Ferrari, no matter the model, chances are you are going to spend half of your life and money at the workshop and even wors, if is a Maserati you better eat your gun, so yes, this is rare of course and quite quirky and attractive but in the end of the day is just another Porsche 911 which means if you buy it you are going to be very happy.

[NK-nkxe]

Very similar to the Boxster in the roof department. Was my favorite part of owning a Boxster.

[richardkaufman]

Doug, this is one of your best reviews ever. Now I know what I am missing, so I’ll watch bidding with increased interest.

[michaelgentile]

Such a cool car I really don’t understand how this wasn’t a popular model

[stevewages]

I have a 996 and I so wish I had that hatchback rear glass!

[dogbearglobal]

Thanks for solving the mystery…I have one in my parking garage and I literally stared at it the other day wondering how it could be a ‘Targa’ without the giant silver or black C pillar … even checked the badging on the rear to see if it was a joke 🤔🤦🏼‍♂️

[stefantakacs]

Wow the Targa has tons of space! Especially when you put the seats down.

[simonelliott]

Great video Doug, I’ve come close to buying one of these in the UK many times, I have a 991.1 C4S which I’ll be changing for a 992 GTS soon, but wanted an older car as a fun weekend car, this may well fit the bill.