What is it like owning an air-cooled Porsche 911 Targa?
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- Опубликовано: 21 май 2022
- What is it like owning an air-cooled Targa? This is what I wanted to know when I was thinking about buying my 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa. I didn’t find the video I wanted so I thought I’d make one for others who are on the fence about buying a Targa. In this video, I was doing a sunset drive around the hills of Orange County, California to talk about my experience with owning an air-cooled Targa. I discuss the Targa top, handling, seat belts, wind noise, headroom, and a few other topics. If you like this video, please give me a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel. Thanks for watching!
-Kyle
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I have a 77’ Coupe and a 88’ targa. I drive the targa most of the time. Sure the coupe looks better, but nothing beats a drive in the targa on a cool evening.
there is something so special about these cars. I agree the coupes look better too. Helps to have one of each =)
I'm definitely a motor head and old Porsche guy, and my wife is a Porsche girl. When I first met her, she had an early '66 911 Coupe. We've had many coupes and targas over the last 30 years together, including her '71 911E Coupe that I traded a military guy two vintage surfboards for! We have kept only my 1976 911S Targa in Peru Red and her 1982 911S Targa in Pacific Blue. We love Targas and never listen to the snobs who down Targas. Driving them is more fun than coupes, especially where we live in Hawaii. I love all 911's, but especially like my Targas because they rile the purists. I also like my 911's original paint, street worn and driven. I liked your video and agree about Targa's. Aloha from a Porsche guy who loves the topless option.
Appreciate the message Rick. Thank you! Always fun to rile the purists haha.
I found this really really helpful during my search. Thanks for the video!
If you want the ultimate targa experience, get a 914. Stows away in the trunk with room underneath - AND there's still the frunk space too.
Kyle, thanks for posting. I enjoyed going along for the drive! I've had my 83 Targa since 1995 and will never sell it.
what a great car! What color?
@@dr.kylestanley white with black Fuchs. I have a vid of it revving on my channel.
@@bmxcanada awesome! Looks great.
Nice Targa review, we have had our 87 since 89. Had Targa Dan from NJ repair ours also, did a nice job 8 years back. Exterior vinyl was ok but the headliners was falling apart (always garaged). We also basically keep our top off in an old tv box in the garage during our spring,summer,fall driving months. Just got our odometer repaired as the plastic parts get old and breakdown, another person in NJ repaired it a couple weeks back and did a good job, “eztronics” EBAY. Also the bearing in the steering wheel is plastic and will also dissolve ( break apart) and someone manufactures metal ones. When your steering column “wiggles” you’ll know. A diy project. There is a top you can buy that has suction cups that you can attach when parked to cover the top from sun, we got that when we purchased the car from previous owner. Good alarm system might be considered for your car. Good luck, we really like driving ours when we can. Btw, our german shepherd lays low when riding in the back, too much air circulating, lol. Edit, plus get two foam pieces to even the back by the hump, then place the top on top of it - no crinkling.
Great tips! Love that you've had your car since 89!!
I owned an 86 Iris Blue coupe but sold after kid #3 came along. I then went after my dream, a 964 Targa. Purchased a 91 with 34K in 1998 and still own it today, 144K. I live in TX so I keep the top on using AC more than I would like. Just to confirm, my top leaked when I got it, leaked after had Dan refurbish it and still leaks after I just replaced the front and rear rubber seals on the wind screen and targa bar. Thankfully, it is garaged so only have to deal with the leaking if I’m caught in the rain. I recently had the car ceramic coated. One of the best things I have done. It looks amazing and is so much easier to keep clean. My plan is to never sell so I do my best to keep it well maintained. I generally don’t do mods. I only upgrade when I have something that needs to be tended.
Sounds like you have a great car and drive it a lot which I love to hear! Thanks for watching.
At 1:35 what is being said? "It's surprisingly [?] windy?" Doesn't sound like "not" but I'm not sure what else fits in there or if it's maybe a small stutter saying it *is* windy. Thanks! Edit: OK, you elaborated later. All set, thanks again.
This is the most California Porsche ride-along ever. All the fussy worry over the top, it messes my hair, my hair was just done before the video. 🤣For some reason I giggled picturing your little one bouncing around in back while you send it through the twisties. Haha. Take it easy. But my dad used to pile us in the back of the station wagon we somehow survived. I think your targa is really nice, enjoy it.
Thanks so much for watching. And you're right, I was being a little fussy but trying to give a true experience of what it is like in case that bothered someone. I was also piled into the back of a station wagon with my three brothers haha. Fun times!
I wish that car was mine . So simple ,so easy , no PASM, no Sport Chrono , normal tire size . Just a clean little Porsche 911 .
It is really fun to drive. I also have a modern 911 and I prefer the air-cooled one.
One of the most top videos out here on the experience of it wich is to the most important thing it gives u the option to say like i like this or this is not what i want it does not in any way direct you to any choice like most videos or channels try to un a way...and also the youtube algorithm is not fair on your channel it deserves sharing guys anyone who reads i do believe that we might help by sharing to incourage the guy to make more awsome videos i talked too much maybe hhh all the best
really appreviate this! thank you
I hear you. I removed the sun visors and placed a strip of tint on the upper windshield instead. I also hate folding my top. I never do it either.
that is a really good idea to remove the sun visors. They just hit me in the head as a somewhat tall guy.
yes, there is turbulence in the back seats, because there isn't any exit for the moving air to escape from. in other keep it flowing.
Nicely done overview of the Targa. Good to see another ‘86 G body here in Laguna Beach.
Message me! Would love to see another local air-cooled Porsche. I've seen a few around here.
Messaged you thru IG. Look forward to meeting up
I have owned a 1981 911SC Targa since new. 54k miles. Just park it with the top on and store the top in the trunk when driving. The top does not wrinkle as it straightens over night.
Nice to know that over the years your top hasn't wrinkled! What a great 1-owner car. Wow. I hope you never sell it.
My wife's single-owner 87 is a hell of fun drive. The Targa just looks better than the convertible and provides the same open air experience without the wind and noise turmoil. Also in So Cal and have never folded the top. Just check the extended weather report and leave it in the garage. Thanks for the video!
Yeah, that is similar to what I do as well. With our kind of weather, it's the perfect car! Thanks for watching.
Air cool life 😎 i own a 1987 911 Carrera Convertable G-Body 👊🏾
amen!
Every time I bought a target they would say it’s a girls car I was a single guy at the time and said if girls like it I’m happy I kind of reversed the negative vibe because I always love the Targa but most people that said it was a girls car never owned a Porsche. Targa is one of my favorites I get it the coop is very nice I love the lines but let’s be real we live in America it’s not like I’m going to race I work 9 to 5 job come home just like to go through the gears in the twisties and that my friend put a smile on my face and I think the Targa is a very timeless vehicle and love the bubble back window if this doesn’t make you happy then I don’t know what will
Amen! The rear class is so space age. Non-Porsche people actually really prefer the Targa I have found. Thanks for watching
I enjoy my 1970 Targa, hot rodded and fast. I would rather have a coupe but I admit driving without the top is nice. I do enjoy the way it comes on and off almost fun to install and hear the clicks and see the way it fits so precisely.
I totally agree with you. I would rather have a coupe to not really have to think about the top dilemma but when it is down, it is a glorious experience!
I just bought a ‘88 Targa, from OC! Your videos helped a lot. Thx!
I notice some squeaks and vibration buzz/noise when you’re driving, even without the Targa top. Do you leave them be or have your tried to quiet down these small rattles/squeaks?
Congrats! Hope to see you at a porsche meet up! Some of the squeaks you here may be my phone holder but these old cars definitely squeak. Certain ones can be fixed but others I say are “part of the charm” ☺️
86 Targa owner here. I had my roof redone, and have folded it up over 100 times. Is there a lil crease? For about 5 mins. The heat smooths it out no issues. I wouldn’t leave it folded over night, but on a trip where I’m at, it’s always with me.
great feedback! Thanks for sharing. A few others have said this as well so its nice to hear the same from multiple Targa owners. Thanks for watching!
I had one… perfect car for me as a daily bike rider for 30 years… if there was only one dislike…. The top on at 90 miles per hour or 130km/h on motorway … way too noisy… for long distance trip … top off…way better and better than the convertible… I was okay with that… I’m a 🏍 guy basically….
agree! it gets loud over 80mph. I am in the process of getting my top redone and hoping that may help a little bit. We'll see! Thanks for watching.
@@dr.kylestanley hehehe…. Interesting to hear comments from the owners of brand new Targa back then…. It has been always noisy actually….✌️😉
Hi, it is really that loud inside when you drive targa?
not super loud
hey Doc! i have an opportunirty getting into a 1980 911sc targa as well. maybe we can chat it up! also USC dental
hell yeah!
Hey Stretch, how tall are you?
I'm only 6'1'' =)
@@dr.kylestanley how roomy is it in there? I’m 6’7” and it’s my dream car
@@camelCase60 not sure if 6'7'' would fit but you can always take the top off!!
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Who sits in the back seat?... Annoying .
My kids do. You must not have kids.
Our kids did when they were tikes, now our GSD occupies it on his “car-rides”
A car video with nothing but 15 min of talking head.
boring
Thanks for the feedback. This is only my third video about my cars so I am working on trying to make them more entertaining and am learning as I go. I appreciate you watching.
If you own one, not boring, he wanted to know others what they thought of a Targa vs other models. Have an opinion? Do you own a old air cooled Porsche? That was the purpose.