996.2 targa
Posted:
Thu Oct 16, 2025 11:35 amby Carrson
I found a 996.2 targa on FB marketplace the other day and I want to get in contact with someone who can tell me if this is going to be a good deal or something I should buy or not, currently I have a 944 project car but I'm looking to upgrade to a 996 and this listing seemed like something almost too good to be true.
Listing in question:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... tid=dXMIcH
Re: 996.2 targa
Posted:
Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:03 amby Cajundaddy
Looks like they did a real nice job with paint restoration/repaint, interior looks decent. Two potential negatives depending on your wants- Tiptronic auto trans is just ok, not great. No mention of IMS bearing retrofit. This is a pretty critical necessity with 986/996 motors so if not done, I would have it addressed right away. Otherwise a 996 is a really fun car to drive.
Re: 996.2 targa
Posted:
Sat Oct 25, 2025 6:26 amby JayG
I have almost that exact same car 2004 996Targa with a Tip ~ 120k miles
Its a fun car for DD driving, not a track or AX monster
IIRC, they made only around 500 Targas in 2004 MY
The Targa top is basically a large sunroof. Make sure its all working correctly including the sunscreen. Its BIG $$$$$ to fix
996's are great value