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Posted by: blk'72 Mar 3 2005, 08:40 PM

Hey y'all
just like the title says..... which one is the most valuable/popular/better mechanic?
thanks.
R.

Posted by: type47 Mar 3 2005, 08:42 PM

73-74 2.0L
914/6

but "opinions are like armpits, everybody has 2"

Posted by: redshift Mar 3 2005, 08:44 PM

74 2.0. Mostly early features, without the freak accident "what the hell were they thinking" injection of the 73.

At the time, it was also the best to buy, they started loading options on toward the end, and the SE cars with all the fun sport stuff.

Oh, with early doors.... and 5 lug conversion... and...


M

Posted by: bondo Mar 3 2005, 08:45 PM

Black 72s are best

Posted by: riverman Mar 3 2005, 08:45 PM

'73 2.0. Nice motor, no emmissions, lighter doors and bumpers, side-shifter.

Posted by: smg914 Mar 3 2005, 08:51 PM

The 914-6 is the most valuable 914. The most valuable 4 cylinder 914 would probably be the one that is in the best condition. A lot of people like the '73 2 Liter cars because they still had the smaller metal bumpers and most of them came from the factory with all the options included. The '74 2.0 is a close 2nd but in '74 most of the cool stuff (sway-bars, chrome bumpers, fuch wheels etc) all became options so many of them don't have all the options. The '75/'76 cars are heavier and have large black rubber bumpers. Many people like this look better so the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My suggestion would be to look for the best condition car that fits in your price range.

Posted by: xsboost90 Mar 3 2005, 08:56 PM

76 w/o emissions and five lug conversion...trust me.

Posted by: blk'72 Mar 3 2005, 10:47 PM

Hehe allright thanks for the info Y'all...
Hey Bondo, why is Black 72s better?
Its what I have....Hehe!!!
R.

Posted by: airsix Mar 3 2005, 11:04 PM

From the factory? I'd say (914-6 excluded) '73 2.0 because:

• more power than earlier or later cars
  
• improved shifting over early cars
  
• improved window mechanisms over early cars
  
• lighter bumpers than later cars
  
• door beams (good for safety even if they weigh a little more) that weren't in early cars
  

Posted by: LvSteveH Mar 3 2005, 11:30 PM

Other than the 914-6, I'll have to go along with the 73 2.0L, if for no other reason than the fact that people often hear that they are the most valuable, which actually may make it more valuable because people will pay more for a "73 2.0".

If that makes any sense, I think so........

Posted by: MattR Mar 4 2005, 12:24 AM

There are aspects I like from different years. I like the no emmissions aspect of early (pre 75) 914s. The bumpers rock on early cars (no bumper tits) and I like the interior on later cars (with 2 individual seats instead of one in the backpad). My personal opinion: these cars are often parted out, so start with one that has the most options you like and customize until your heart is content (or your wallet is depleated ).

Posted by: scruz914 Mar 4 2005, 12:37 AM

Yellow is faster.

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 4 2005, 12:49 AM

the best 914-4's are a mix/match of the best features of all years, IMHO.

light early chassis/doors, 73 or 74 2.0 engine, later interior, late model fuel pump location....

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 4 2005, 05:34 AM

they *ALL* have their quirks.

some people go whacky for the LE's.
my preference is for the /6's.

mostly it's just detail differences through the years. i'd rather have a straight, clean, rust-free tailshifter '70 1.7 than a rusty, post-crash '73 2,0 with electrical issues and a history of bad maintenance.

IOW - IMO - individual car condition is now FAR more important than year detail differences.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 4 2005, 08:43 AM

QUOTE (nebreitling @ Mar 3 2005, 10:49 PM)

the best 914-4's are a mix/match of the best features of all years, IMHO. light early chassis/doors, 73 or 74 2.0 engine, later interior, late model fuel pump location....

Yup , My 70 now has a 2.0L motor. Less wiring, lighter doors, lighter bumpers, less interior crap (spartan). Side shift, Fuchs and Mahles (race / street). My windshield wipers are on the dash not the steering column. How many times do see a car on the Autocross track with wipers going 90 to nuthin?

Posted by: balljoint Mar 4 2005, 09:22 AM

Two words.



Pan Cakes









No that's not right try....







Grass Hopper

Posted by: brant Mar 4 2005, 09:37 AM

probably one that runs (unlike mine)
ha....

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 4 2005, 11:46 AM

the 73 models are the best.imho
out side of a factory 914-6
james

Posted by: ! Mar 4 2005, 11:53 AM

Ever driven a box stock 914/6? Except for the sound they were no great shakes....only when they were hot rodded did they perform......

Out of the box best 914 was the 73 2.0.....ALL the options standard.....you had to special order and pay extra for them in 74......

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 4 2005, 11:58 AM

Early 73' converted to a six.

Side shifter
Early doors, no beams but late window reg's

Those would be my two bigest factors when looking for one. But really, they are all great cars!

Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 4 2005, 12:09 PM

I agree with a mixmatch of parts from all the years.

73-74 for the better transmission and 2.0 engines. Door beams for safety.

72's are nice as far as they have the moveable passenger seat, early window winders (the later ones work better and are more reliable, but if "light" is what you are after, they are there - albeit only a couple pounds), no door beams (light again) no engine bay sound deadening pad, as those are sponges with water and rust out the firewall in a hurry.

I'd say for a lightweight car, a 72 tub and a later 2.0 engine and side shifter tranny. Or a 6 conversion.

Posted by: Brando Mar 4 2005, 12:39 PM

A factory -6 with late-model interior and all options. And a 3.0L 911-SC engine upgrade, or a complete 930 engine upgrade.