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Posted by: BK911 Nov 24 2014, 01:32 PM

If you had to choose one car as a daily driver, which would you choose?
It will get driven ~2x's a week 75 miles round trip through TN back roads.

'72 914 1.7l
Numbers matching
Willow green/tan
~28 mpg
Have core 2.0 to build up when the original engine starts crapping out
Decent shape but quite a few little things need fixing.

'72 914-6 conversion
Zambeezi green/tan
Much, MUCH better condition than the other car.
Currently a 2.2S but will eventually get a high compression 2.4E.

One is obviously faster, but the other is fast enough.
Both handle about the same.
Better gas mileage in the 4.

Dont really need to sell either, but could use some cash for other projects.
Specifically a 71E Targa I want to start working on.

Posted by: Hank914 Nov 24 2014, 01:37 PM

If you don't need the money why sell?

If you need the money for other projects, how much do you need and what would each sell for?

FWIW, I'd keep the 6 and sell the 1.7.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Nov 24 2014, 01:41 PM

This is really a question?

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 24 2014, 01:41 PM

Gas mileage is nice, but you'll get serenaded with that -6 melody thru the countryside.

Posted by: boxsterfan Nov 24 2014, 02:09 PM

Sell me the /6 conversion.

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Nov 24 2014, 02:17 PM

Posted by: BK911 Nov 24 2014, 02:27 PM

The 1.7 might be a 5k car. Needs a bunch of little stuff. Long term will probably be worth more than a conversion?

Conversion is currently in the classifieds. Starting to think I should pull the ad and sell the 1.7? But I just love that little car. Runs awesome, just slow!

Needing money and wanting money are almost the same thing. I could really use it for some projects but don't really need to do the projects.

Posted by: Bleyseng Nov 24 2014, 02:27 PM

Sell the 1.7 and you should be getting better mpg than that!

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 24 2014, 02:27 PM

6 bring more Money now. Pick the best body. Sell the other.

Posted by: stevegm Nov 24 2014, 02:31 PM

If I understood correctly, the 6 is in much better shape. Plus it is a 6. In both categories the 6 wins, hands down.

Posted by: wndsnd Nov 24 2014, 03:27 PM

Posted by: RobW Nov 24 2014, 03:51 PM

Keep the /6 unless you hate yourself secretly beneath the surface!

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 24 2014, 04:23 PM

If you sell the -6, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Nov 24 2014, 04:44 PM

If the -6 is for sale, send us the link to the add.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Nov 24 2014, 05:15 PM

I agree with Geoff. You should be getting in the 35 mpg range from the 1.7

I'd trade my Raby cammed 2056 in and instant for a well sorted 6. No brainer. If I had both, I'd keep both.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 24 2014, 06:26 PM

The Six all day long and twice on Sundays.

Posted by: bcheney Nov 24 2014, 06:58 PM

Posted by: r_towle Nov 24 2014, 07:57 PM

I will stand up and say you should keep the original car and fix it up.
Sell the conversion because over time, it will never be worth more than an original car.

Build up the 911 to satisfy you 6 cylinder needs.

Posted by: BK911 Nov 25 2014, 09:38 AM

Thanks for all the input.
Pretty overwhelmingly in favor of the -6.
I have decided to let you guys decide for me; If she sells, great. If not, great!!
Either way I am keeping the 4. She is worth a lot more to me than what I could sell her for.

Posted by: JamesM Nov 25 2014, 11:31 AM

If you are happy with the performance of the 1.7, ditch the bastard 6 conversion.

You will most likely get more money out of the 6, and more long term value out of the 1.7, especially if you are using it for a commuter.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Nov 25 2014, 09:51 PM

Do a pink slip (auto title) loan and record a receipt with your rich uncle. Have him advance you the cash, you still keep the car...He keeps the ownership doc. At an agreed upon date you repay him the cash, or hand him the keys.
If you really don't need the money then just keep your 2 teeners !
Marty