I have been a Porsche fan all of my life and I have wanted a 914 since I was 14 or so. Last year a couple of weeks before my 32 birthday I stumble upon a 914 that seemed to be in good shape and wasn’t on the moon or in California. It was in Greenville SC about 2 hours from my childhood home and about 2 weeks before thanksgiving. I had been perusing the Porsche books and magazines (and later on websites) for the better part of 2 decades and it looked like my excuses where up. I went to see the car for the first time on 11/19/10 and even though it took a couple of days of bargaining and 2 more trips to the dealer, I’m pretty sure the deal was done today a year ago when I first laid eyes on the car. I am now almost a full year into the mental illness that is 914 ownership and 914World has been a priceless support group. THANK YOU ALL!
The photo above is of the car the first time I went to look at it at the dealer. I wish this was my personal toy box but no such luck. The signs alone probably cost more than the materials for my garage.
I'm not Dear Abby but it helps when the wife / girlfriend will at least let you spend 95% of your savings on the car and help you pull the motor once in awhile.
Happy anniversary!
It's the other woman syndrome. I went through it in like 1995 when I brought home a 914 I had built at my shop over several years. She called it a pickup car. "The only thing that car is good for is picking up chicks!" I said, you want to go for a ride?
Get her in the car and bring her someplace she really likes. Then take the long way home. Both your girls will be happy.
I wanted to sell my 914-6 but have since changed my mind. You would not believe the people that come up to you speaking of sellers remorse after selling their 914, not to mention posts on this site where the blogger sold his/her 914 and regretted it. I can't afford another 6, so I should just stand pat!!
When I bought my 6er the PO looks at me and Mary and said with a smile;"It 's really a great HOON car !"
It's the other woman syndrome. I went through it in like 1995 when I brought home a 914 I had built at my shop over several years. She called it a pickup car. "The only thing that car is good for is picking up chicks!" I said, you want to go for a ride?
Get her in the car and bring her someplace she really likes. Then take the long way home. Both your girls will be happy.
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Thanks everybody! I took the girlfriend to dinner and on the way home I ended up picking up a pair of jack stands for the 914 . Hopefully everyone will be happy now.
That's the way to do it...I always try to work in a tool purchase also.
Well Honey, looks like that leaky faucet gasket is gonna require a TIG welder to repair! I'll get right on it...
By the way, Great looking car! Love the color and the wheels.
That is one nice looking teener! Got to get some Mahle's or Fuch's to make it look even better!
Tell your significant other that Christmas is coming!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Terry
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