does anyone on forum own a 911? Options

[rosenfe]

i have my 914 and a 04 boxster s,and amwondering how it feels to drive an older well sorted 911,and how does it compare to our 914 and even the boxster.so much press about 911,high prices etc,that i just want to know how it feels to own and drive one.

[Ferg]

I really like them... My 75 Carrera drives wonderful, has a real nice balance of the "vintage" feel vs comfort. I've had a few early 911's and a few SC"s and later carrera's boxster, as well.

I'm a fan of the mid year cars... at my altitude SC's feel weak, and later Carrera's feel heavy. I'd buy a nice 74 75 over a SC anyday all things comparable.

I'd call my 75 sorted, steering is super direct, less body roll, predictable ect.

Early long nose cars provide the best classic driving experience but not for the $$.

[scotty b]

Totally different but equally as pleasing driving experience. the sound, the handling etc is all new, yet familiar. An early car with a bumped 2.4 is a blast. MFI makes it even more fun. That said the prices the long hoods are bringing nowadays would make a late 70-early 80's car a much better buy for a driver, but buy now. They are starting to go up now that long hoods have gotten out of range for most

[carr914]

I've owned 6 different 911s (from a 69S to multiple 74 Carreras to a 88 Cab). I doubt I will ever own another.

Totally different animal than a 914 or Boxster

[rosenfe]

I've owned 6 different 911s (from a 69S to multiple 74 Carreras to a 88 Cab). I doubt I will ever own another.

Totally different animal than a 914 or Boxster

why would you not own another 911

[tornik550]

I had a new 911 around 2006. It was a blast however the boxsters were a lot more fun to drive. The 914 is the most fun of all. The 911 was my daily driver. Much more room than a boxster. The 911 allure is simply its history and image.

[rosenfe]

I had a new 911 around 2006. It was a blast however the boxsters were a lot more fun to drive. The 914 is the most fun of all. The 911 was my daily driver. Much more room than a boxster. The 911 allure is simply its history and image.

some days my 914 is more fun than the boxster.i can throw it around curves and have a direct feel to the road.the boxster is much faster and definitely good on curves,but lacks the lightness and road feel of 914.i still try to imagine my 914 with more power.

i suppose if i had a 911 sorted like magnus walkers i might crave it.hes such a good promoter

[tornik550]

I had a new 911 around 2006. It was a blast however the boxsters were a lot more fun to drive. The 914 is the most fun of all. The 911 was my daily driver. Much more room than a boxster. The 911 allure is simply its history and image.

some days my 914 is more fun than the boxster.i can throw it around curves and have a direct feel to the road.the boxster is much faster and definitely good on curves,but lacks the lightness and road feel of 914.i still try to imagine my 914 with more power.

i suppose if i had a 911 sorted like magnus walkers i might crave it.hes such a good promoter

I forgot to mention that my 914 is way more fun than either a boxster or 911. Just bare bones fun!

[carr914]

I've owned 6 different 911s (from a 69S to multiple 74 Carreras to a 88 Cab). I doubt I will ever own another.

Totally different animal than a 914 or Boxster

why would you not own another 911

Well, I don't like any of the Water Cooled ones that I can afford and they don't have the Fun Factor of a Mid Engined Car.

[patssle]

I had a 911 once.......its engine is now in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(okay is was a major project car with unmatching numbers)

[Spoke]

'86 911 turbo

This car is a blast to drive. Very quick when the RPMs are over 3k when the turbo kicks in. Very solid car. Very well made compared with the 914. Of course I'm comparing an '86 to a '71.

Handling-wise the 911 scares me as snap-oversteer is always in the back of my mind. I think my 914 handles better. I can throw the 914 into corners without worrying about the rear end chasing the front end around the corner.

[moldygreg]

I have a well sorted 1983 911sc. I recently took it up to Whistler for the PCA event. Was able to hang with the faster watercooled PCars driving "spritedly" up the Sea to Sky highway no problem -- it was a blast.

That said, my son's 914 makes me smile every time I drive it. It's a slow dog compared with the 911, but speed is relative -- it's all about the sensation of speed.

Low to the ground and fun handling that won't bite... just utterly enjoyable and people enjoy seeing them out and about as well. You always get a wave or a thumbs up when you're out cruising around in the 914.

A weird perception thing I've noticed with other drivers --- In the 911 you get some folks who think you're some yuppie stereotype (you can blame 80's movies for this) who may cut you off/tailgate/race to solicit a reaction.... It's a 30 year old car folks! Your Honda is faster and costs more-- I concede!

The teeners are just gosh darn good honest unpretentious cars that are fun, fun, fun and don't pretend to be anything they aren't.

I have some sentimentality having owned a 914 when I was 16 (now 42) so maybe that has something to do with it, but if there was ever a price per fun ratio, the 914 would be the deal of the century.

Greg

[Manny Alban]

apples and oranges...simple as that. When I drive my 914 I'm transported back to 1973. The feel, the smells, etc. It's a time machine. I'm not looking to upgrade my 914 to a modern car. My 911 is a 1990 and much more modern in every aspect. However, the fun factor is absolutely the same. Really, if I had Seinfeld money, I'd do what he did, buy one of every type and drive them as much as possible, to include errands. I've been driving a 2002 Mini Cooper to work and that is a very fun car. Gives me the same smiles as the 914 (well, it has awesome air, so I'm smiling and not sweating).

The 964 didn't have torsion bar suspension. It's a dream to drive. No snap oversteer. It's an incredibly forgiving car. Of course, once I have to stop writing tuition checks, then I'm shopping for a GT3.

[Manny Alban]

apples and oranges...simple as that. When I drive my 914 I'm transported back to 1973. The feel, the smells, etc. It's a time machine. I'm not looking to upgrade my 914 to a modern car. My 911 is a 1990 and much more modern in every aspect. However, the fun factor is absolutely the same. Really, if I had Seinfeld money, I'd do what he did, buy one of every type and drive them as much as possible, to include errands. I've been driving a 2002 Mini Cooper to work and that is a very fun car. Gives me the same smiles as the 914 (well, it has awesome air, so I'm smiling and not sweating).

The 964 didn't have torsion bar suspension. It's a dream to drive. No snap oversteer. It's an incredibly forgiving car. Of course, once I have to stop writing tuition checks, then I'm shopping for a GT3.

[Cap'n Krusty]

I have a '65 911. Not too much horsepower (130), not too much weight, really more like a REALLY good 356 with improved handling. Basic, simple, kinda noisy. I love it.

The Cap'n

[zymurgist]

I had a '70 911T Frankenporsch. 2.4 bumped up to 2.7, 915 tranny, S brakes, yadda yadda. It was a fun car to drive, but I found myself not driving it much when I started riding motorcycles. Sold it, but I still have the rusty ole 914.

[napasteve]

Does a 993 count as a 911? I've got a '97 993 and love it. Wifey way prefers the 993 as it is very quiet and comfortable.

[Scott S]

I have a 77 with a 3.2 conversion. Fast and lighter than an 3.2 carrera. Super fun car.

Even though mine is lighter by comparison, it feels much heavier than my 914 - just more substantial over all.

My dad bought a 2013 Carrera 4 last year. I commuted in the thing for the better part of a month last summer - that car is amazing. Even though it is water cooled, I swear they some how made it sound like it has a fan. Very mechanical sounding motor. Blisteringly fast.

[wndsnd]

I have a well sorted 1983 911sc. I recently took it up to Whistler for the PCA event. Was able to hang with the faster watercooled PCars driving "spritedly" up the Sea to Sky highway no problem -- it was a blast.

That said, my son's 914 makes me smile every time I drive it. It's a slow dog compared with the 911, but speed is relative -- it's all about the sensation of speed.

Low to the ground and fun handling that won't bite... just utterly enjoyable and people enjoy seeing them out and about as well. You always get a wave or a thumbs up when you're out cruising around in the 914.

A weird perception thing I've noticed with other drivers --- In the 911 you get some folks who think you're some yuppie stereotype (you can blame 80's movies for this) who may cut you off/tailgate/race to solicit a reaction.... It's a 30 year old car folks! Your Honda is faster and costs more-- I concede!

The teeners are just gosh darn good honest unpretentious cars that are fun, fun, fun and don't pretend to be anything they aren't.

I have some sentimentality having owned a 914 when I was 16 (now 42) so maybe that has something to do with it, but if there was ever a price per fun ratio, the 914 would be the deal of the century.

Greg

I know what you are saying. When I had my 88 Carrera I had BMW's up my ass every second. With the 914, always a smile and a wave.

John

[two-strokejohn]

I have a 1977 911S with a 3.2 conversion. I like it much better with the 3.2. Much faster and fun than the two 914's on jack stands.