2023 911 Targa 4 GTS - incoming!

[edyu]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

I am so stoked! My first Porsche! Giddy like a child!!

It’s brand new, and was manufactured in Sep. I’ll collect it next week.





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Congratulations. Love targa. Porsche doesn't do the current year + 1 model?

[piratfisk]

Absolutely love it. Big fan of Targas.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by edyu

Congratulations. Love targa. Porsche doesn't do the current year + 1 model?

I don’t know. New owner here.

The latest is the 992 which is mine. They’ll release 992.2 soon but I guess the entry cars first. That’s what I think I heard.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Absolutely love it. Big fan of Targas.

Always been a Targa fan, and decided to drop the money this time :)

[alex.cicollo]

Collection on Thursday morning - 3 sleeps to early Xmas :)

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Collection on Thursday morning - 3 sleeps to early Xmas :)

oooff...looks like you are showing up with bags and black circles under your eyes.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

oooff...looks like you are showing up with bags and black circles under your eyes.

I’m rested….

[SSGMT1]

Awesome car! I have always been partial to Targas.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by SSGMT1

Awesome car! I have always been partial to Targas.

Oh my goodness that’s a beaut!

[SSGMT1]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Oh my goodness that’s a beaut!

Thanks. If I had the means, I would get a newer one as well. I’m sure Thursday can’t come soon enough for you! Congratulations. I’m sure you will love it.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by SSGMT1

Thanks. If I had the means, I would get a newer one as well. I’m sure Thursday can’t come soon enough for you! Congratulations. I’m sure you will love it.

Thank you so much!!

What year is that? What model? How long have you had it? You cannot beat the allure of the older models in my opinion.

That’s a really lovely looking car!!

[ttomczak]

Awesome ride, congratulations!

[SSGMT1]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Thank you so much!!

What year is that? What model? How long have you had it? You cannot beat the allure of the older models in my opinion.

That’s a really lovely looking car!!

It is an 85 G body. I inherited it from my aunt when my uncle passed away in 2021. It hadn’t been driven in a few years (when I started it the first time so much smoke came out I think I contributed 5 degrees to global warming!) so it took a few months, a few $$$$ to get it up and running and a lot of elbow grease to get it looking like it does now. Driving it on curvy back roads with the top off is the only way to drive it. I’m sure you will have the same experience with yours.
The older models have a great nostalgia to them. The quirks, smells and sounds are all part of the appeal. I also love the analog driving experience.
Do you plan to track or do any autocross with yours?

[RoRoRo]

Best 911. Congrats. Will be my first 911 in 2024

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by SSGMT1

It is an 85 G body. I inherited it from my aunt when my uncle passed away in 2021. It hadn’t been driven in a few years (when I started it the first time so much smoke came out I think I contributed 5 degrees to global warming!) so it took a few months, a few $$$$ to get it up and running and a lot of elbow grease to get it looking like it does now. Driving it on curvy back roads with the top off is the only way to drive it. I’m sure you will have the same experience with yours.
The older models have a great nostalgia to them. The quirks, smells and sounds are all part of the appeal. I also love the analog driving experience.
Do you plan to track or do any autocross with yours?

What a lovely story, I bet your uncle is smiling down on you, bless him.

You made me chuckle with the smoke/5C addition to global warming.

No, I won’t track the car, will be doing a little bit of that in Silverstone with their cars, not mine … I’ve never driven a 911 before (not even Road tested it…. Call me a fool…) lol.

I totally agree with you, there’s a beautiful nostalgia feel about this car - and its contemporaries I’m sure. I love the fact you lovingly restored your 85G. Totally worth it I’m sure!

Thanks for sharing this lovely story by the way!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Best 911. Congrats. Will be my first 911 in 2024

I can’t wait to see your future baby. Have you ordered it yet, or will you be buying a used car?

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Awesome ride, congratulations!

Thank you so much!

[SSGMT1]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

What a lovely story, I bet your uncle is smiling down on you, bless him.

You made me chuckle with the smoke/5C addition to global warming.

No, I won’t track the car, will be doing a little bit of that in Silverstone with their cars, not mine … I’ve never driven a 911 before (not even Road tested it…. Call me a fool…) lol.

I totally agree with you, there’s a beautiful nostalgia feel about this car - and its contemporaries I’m sure. I love the fact you lovingly restored your 85G. Totally worth it I’m sure!

Thanks for sharing this lovely story by the way!

I would highly recommend doing an autocross event after you feel comfortable driving it. I did one with mine (and also got to do a few “parade” laps around a real track which was awesome) and my knowledge of how the car handles and confidence driving it went up significantly.

[mtrunner]

Huge congrats, absolutely gorgeous! I just got my first 911 Porsche Carrera GTS in April this year. It's been an absolute blast. Enjoy!

[JP.]

Congrats!

The classic Porsches are my passion but there's no doubt that the new ones are spectacular cars.

[strettyend]

Congrats! Looks to be a great spec

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Strong with The Force, this one is.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by strettyend

Congrats! Looks to be a great spec

Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Huge congrats, absolutely gorgeous! I just got my first 911 Porsche Carrera GTS in April this year. It's been an absolute blast. Enjoy!

How exciting - what colour did you go for?

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Strong with The Force, this one is.

Love it!

Originally Posted by JP.

Congrats!

The classic Porsches are my passion but there's no doubt that the new ones are spectacular cars.

Assuming both are yours? They’re gorgeous. If I had the space I’d totally get a classic Porsche!


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[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by SSGMT1

I would highly recommend doing an autocross event after you feel comfortable driving it. I did one with mine (and also got to do a few “parade” laps around a real track which was awesome) and my knowledge of how the car handles and confidence driving it went up significantly.

Thank you - I’ll definitely look into it. Love the idea of the “parade laps”! I signed up to the Porsche club so I hope I’ll start trying some of these activities!

[samson66]

Beautiful car. Love that they still produce the targa top.

[RichM]

Congratulations and enjoy the ride!

[mtrunner]

I ended up with Shark Blue and absolutely love it.


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[996marty]

Lovely looking car as are for me everything Porsche related.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

I ended up with Shark Blue and absolutely love it.


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Beautiful colour! Love it!

[alex.cicollo]

Thank you all!!

Originally Posted by samson66

Beautiful car. Love that they still produce the targa top.

Originally Posted by RichM

Congratulations and enjoy the ride!

Originally Posted by 996marty

Lovely looking car as are for me everything Porsche related.

[alex.cicollo]

Got her today!!!!!!

Better photos tomorrow!!