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Posted by: sam quartermain Feb 23 2009, 05:40 PM

I've been looking for a 914 driver for quite awhile , and have stumbled over 912's in the process that look like good deals and i'm curious if they would be better suited for me.


914 pro 's con's / 912 pro's con's : 914-mid engine +


914 con , it's kind of small and i'm 6-2 with long legs and arms , big feet

will the 912 be better space wise and what is everyone's read on the

912 in general ??? Rust , what else ???

i've seen 912's for big money and not so big . and compared with 914-4's{ only} i've seen some 914 's that are nice for 10 to 6 grand . So money wise what's goes on with 912's - are 912's under 10 K . a good buy or really dangerous money pit?




1969 Porsche 912 - $6800 - $6800
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Date: 2009-02-19, 10:05AM PST


1969 Porsche 912, runs and drives great.
Paint has a great shine, not rusty like most old Porsche's.

Has a 5 speed that shifts smoothly, Recaro seats and 15" Fuchs wheels.

$6800,

























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Posted by: SLITS Feb 23 2009, 05:49 PM

912 Cons:

Same rust issues as any Porsche built prior to 1976
Engine is as costly to rebuild as a flat 6
Can't beat itself across an intersection (It's a 911 with no power).

912 Pros:

You can almost qualify for the pinky lifter, gold chain, whine and cheese crowd.
You get 5 lug Fuchs.

I'll take the 914 first

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 23 2009, 05:58 PM

Posted by: sam quartermain Feb 23 2009, 06:02 PM

ok so rust is same issue ,


engine cost: I though it use's same type _4 as the 914 ???

so what are the engine difference's beside's placement ???

I'm not going for speed so that's not really a concern for me , i'm more of a cruiser

I don't do all the pinky lifter / gold chain / whine or cheese thing. but I do like 5 lug fuch's .

And what about my height is the 912 better for bigger person ???

Posted by: rjames Feb 23 2009, 06:13 PM

Find a nice 2 liter 914 with 5 lug fuchs.

You mentioned worrying about fitting into a 914 because of your height and shoe size- I'm 6'2 with size 12 shoe (Please, single file, ladies. ) and I fit in my 914 just fine. In fact I have to move the seat forward one notch.

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 23 2009, 06:13 PM

I'm 6.2 and don't have any issues fitting in my 914. There's plenty of space in there.
Andy

Posted by: sam quartermain Feb 23 2009, 06:14 PM

http://www.geocities.com/porsche912restoration/index.html







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Posted by: rjames Feb 23 2009, 06:15 PM

There's also plenty of space for a bigger engine than either the 914 or the 912 came with and it goes in the correct location. Score another point for the 914.

Posted by: sam quartermain Feb 23 2009, 06:17 PM

that's good to hear , because i want to get a 914 but don't want to be squeezed in

and size 14's are what i'm wearing , but i've got good footwork .

more pete newell then heal toe-n-ing it .


so , something w/ a 2-0 , 5 lug's and no rust , what am i looking at price wise with all that stuff .

Posted by: sam quartermain Feb 23 2009, 06:19 PM

how big of motor can you go ,

using pump gas , for the street , using a 2-0 case as a staring point. Reliably

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 23 2009, 06:19 PM

$8k - $10k

Posted by: Mike Gilbert Feb 23 2009, 06:23 PM

my 914 has more room for the driver and passenger than my 83 911 sunroof coupe..alot more ,914's are decievingly roomy ..im not sure about the size 14 shoe...im a 9 1/2 and its tight down there for me even with slim shoes on..it takes some getting used too.i dont thing you will be able to have a center console becuase of your large shoe size:beer2:

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Feb 23 2009, 06:45 PM

My Uncle bought a teener in 1970. He was a 6'-3.5" 210 lb lifeguard. Nothing small about him. Oh and big feet.

Posted by: dflesburg Feb 23 2009, 06:59 PM

for a daily driver, if you drive more than 20 miles a day, get a VW Golf.

If you buy an old Porsche keep it nice and use it around town or on weekends.

Dont waste treasures because you can.

Posted by: StratPlayer Feb 23 2009, 07:31 PM

Heres a 76 912 with a raby type 4 in it.


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Posted by: dw914er Feb 23 2009, 10:42 PM

dad is 6' 4'': im 6'0''.... there is plenty of room in a 914 for both of us

Posted by: blitZ Feb 24 2009, 07:24 AM

Only the 76 912 came with the type 4. Probably the preferred model if you can find one. They seem to be going up in value.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Feb 24 2009, 01:00 PM

That's a good look'n 912 for sure.... just depends on some preferences. If you're not into the performance driving as much, want a little quiter ride and a fixed roof, the 912 is a nice car.

But, read this next sentenance slowly.... "NOTHING handles like a teener. Period!" For that kind of money you can get a really nice one too. Recently we even saw a lucky member find a nice 914-6 for about that price.

I'm just over 6'3" and 210 lbs and wear size 12. It works well for me, I don't wear a hat with the top on and I've modified my lower seat cushion to sit just a tad lower.

B

Posted by: type47 Feb 24 2009, 01:20 PM

In 1976, Porsche produced a 912E that used the 2.0 L type IV motor with L-jet fuel injection. The '67-69 912 used the 1.6L carburetted motor that was used in the 356. If you decide to buy a 1976 912E, realize that the exhaust system (heat exchangers expecially) are specific to that model and only about 2100 912E's were produced. This means that a factory replacement of the heat exchangers could be very expensive and the same holds true for some other one-model specific parts (ie, flexible rubber intake tube between throttle body and AFM).