 What is a 914 to you REALLY?, Vote from your hearts. |
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| JPB |
 Nov 2 2006, 04:53 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction.  Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107  |
I am not a Porsche person but consider myself a philus 914i or lover of the 914. I belive it is THE Porsche and none will proceeded it in its ability to overload the sences with driving excitement.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I say it is perfection on wheels! Okay, after a few mods but that goes without saying. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 914nerd |
Nov 2 2006, 04:59 PM
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Who you callin' a "Member"? Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 18-July 06 From: Los Alamos, NM Member No.: 6,461 |
I didn't buy it because it was a porsche
it's more than that besides, these modern porsches are too refined for my taste they just don't have the character to me, it's not a porsche, it's a 914 |
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| Mueller |
Nov 2 2006, 05:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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the 911 is the Porsche of the company...
the 914 is a Porsche from the company (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) that being said, I am selling my 911 and keeping my 914 since I do enjoy the 914 that much more.... |
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| biosurfer1 |
Nov 2 2006, 05:04 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
i'll be honest that i like the 911 probably as much as the 914, but for completely different reasons. price is one, i feel like a decent 911 can be had for 12-15k...but what kind of 914 can you get for that money!!
i've had both..but came back to the 914 if that means anything:) |
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| grantsfo |
Nov 2 2006, 05:23 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I dont "do" "poles". However I particpate in polls like this one occasionally.
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| JPB |
Nov 2 2006, 05:30 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Wow!!!!! 911s are falling by the wayside. I think the truth is so cool and sobering.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Nonpoler voting? I am speechless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Nov 2 2006, 05:50 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Its a car that gets me from point A to point B. It runs, so who cares what it is. Any car would do the same, thank you.
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| Dr. Roger |
Nov 2 2006, 05:54 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
914's have it all.
mid engine handling light weight easy mods for fantastic handling swapping with 911 parts enough room in the engine compartment for lots of engine swap options farfergnugen... or something like that. and it's old enough to need work on it every year to keep it running right. fulfills my tinkering habit. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Nov 2 2006, 06:02 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
There isn't a part on that car I don't know well, after 25 yrs I'd better. Everytime
I slip into the drivers seat and take the wheel in my hands its like the first time. I've had 30+ cars so far and nothing, I repeat Nothing has given me so much pleasure. Now I need a smoke. |
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 2 2006, 06:13 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I'm stuck on the 914 (as well as EARLY 911's) because of the simplicity. I know my 914 in & out, and for that reason wouldn't hesitate to get another.
You almost never see one on the road & can care for it yourself. I wouldn't dream of touching the techno daily drivers we have, but would never let anyone touch my 914 (except for tranny work - that's black magic!). I live in an area where the roads are congested with Cayennes & contempo 911's. My bet is that these people have never OWNED a car & can barely figure out how to put gas in it. Not for me. I like the basics, like window cranks & wierd heat! I also like not paying $300 for a simple oil change (well, it really isn't simple with those other Porsches). And YES, I consider the 914 a Porsche - as much as a 356. Flames away!!!!! |
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| jhadler |
Nov 2 2006, 06:29 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Is the 914 THE Porsche? No, and neither is the much vaunted 911... If I had to pick a car that trully was "Porsche", it would either be the 356 or the 550...
As for why I got one? It is, IMHO, the best of the small mid-engined sports cars (see thread in the sandbox), and provides a true sports car feel that modern, more "refined" cars just don't... -Josh2 |
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| VaccaRabite |
Nov 2 2006, 06:47 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
None of the options really applied to me.
For me it was making a dream come true and provng to myself that I could restore a car. Zach |
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| Michael N |
Nov 2 2006, 06:53 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
Sold this SC......To get this 914.
Pound for pound it's a ton more fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) The SC as old as 1982 was still too refined and just does not give that raw sports car feel. The 914 still allows the driver to drive, Its raw, basic and fun to drive. Attached image(s)  
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| JPB |
Nov 2 2006, 07:45 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) AWSOME!!!!
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| wbergtho |
Nov 2 2006, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
Michael N...Like that white car! Alot!!
For me, the 914 offers: small nimble mid engined 2 seat sports car German engineered light weight targa top open air experience race history (winner of the 24 hours of Lemans...914/6 GT) simple good trunk space for small car slightly rare though modest entry price It makes people smile A great platform for crazy modifications & shares the front pan with the 911 (many 911 parts will interchange) Those are my thoughts on all 914's not just my own. Bill |
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| jimtab |
Nov 2 2006, 08:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(jhadler @ Nov 2 2006, 04:29 PM)  Is the 914 THE Porsche? No, and neither is the much vaunted 911... If I had to pick a car that trully was "Porsche", it would either be the 356 or the 550... As for why I got one? It is, IMHO, the best of the small mid-engined sports cars (see thread in the sandbox), and provides a true sports car feel that modern, more "refined" cars just don't... -Josh2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've owned 5 and 2 were brand new. I keep coming back...there's something about the handling and that you don't see one coming at you every 5 minutes....but I am getting tired of chasing the gremlins....I'll be better later I'm sure... |
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| Allan |
Nov 2 2006, 08:32 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I voted that I'm not a Porsche person but like the 914.
It use to be that I always classified the 911 as the fast car for girls. The 914 to me is the perfect example of how a person with limited funds can kick the ass of a rich biotch with tons of money.... 911 owners hate 914 owners when they get their ass kicked at an A/X.... |
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| Brando |
Nov 2 2006, 08:54 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
How come the option "It's a go-kart with suspension and room for a passenger!" isn't available?
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| 914-8 |
Nov 2 2006, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
I've had 914s for the past 20 years, and for 99% of that time, I've also had a 911 in the garage next to it.
Even now, I currently have a 914 and a 911. The 911 is a great car, no doubt. But when it comes time to choose which one to drive, I almost always pick the 914! It's just more fun to drive. It's just hard to beat the low slung, light weight of the 914. It's the closest thing to a street legal gokart you can get. Sitting a few inches off the ground, no power anything, wind up windows, doesn't have much more than is absolutely necessary. A 911 (SC or Carrera) is a GT car by comparison. Too close to my daily driver sports sedan. A 911 is a "grown up car," your mom could drive one. A 914 is a total quirky toy! Nothing grown up about it! Just fun! I also like the fact that the 914 is the underdog. Everyone loves the 911, it doesn't need me. |
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| 914 |
Nov 2 2006, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 26-December 02 Member No.: 19 Region Association: Southern California
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Guys & Gals
I bought a 1971 914-4,in 1975,I was in high school at that time,Worked and saved to pay cash for the teener.I was the only guy driving A porsche to high school,Well I still have that car 31 years later,Its clean as could be. I always wanted a six bought one off these boards a few mo. ago. I've been looking for this six for 15+ years. There "Both" Canary Yellow" To me, 914's are making dreams come true !! 914 |
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