 why 914 over 944? |
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| new914fan |
 Mar 25 2006, 05:44 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 24-March 06 From: desert, CA Member No.: 5,766  |
my co-worker has been nagging me to find a 944 over a 914....
i told him that the 914 is a much better handling car, but he's saying that the 944, being 'newer' is more reliable and is 'more of a chick magnet' i think he's wrong.... but i have nothing to back it up.... let's hear the pro's and the con's of each |
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 25 2006, 05:47 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
It's a water pumper.....geez. If he doesn't understand THAT then get a new friend.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
Not to mention...the engine is in the wrong place.....not to mention it has FOUR seats.....not to mention it's REALLY an Audi..... |
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| turboman808 |
Mar 25 2006, 05:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
944 chick magnet (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Andyrew |
Mar 25 2006, 05:53 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Very simular cars.... also, very different.
914 is a summers car, work on it every weekend. do whatever you want to the car, no fear of smog. 944 is a daily drivers car, BIG BIG BIG trunk space. Can hold 4 hoosier tires and appropriate gear, or 2 sheets of plywood, 500lbs of concrete, 1000 lbs of bricks, full garden of flowers... Much smoother transmision.. 4 seats.. a/c.... ect. There quick, they have predictable handling, and have decent brakes. 944 turbo? everything just said, FAST mo fo, handles amazingly, stops on a dime. but if the timing belt goes, your screwed.. Repairs are NOT cheap and upkeep can be hard. Complicated to work on if you dont know what your doing. 914 has... unlimited possibilies... open your wallet and do what you want to the car. Or they are fun to drive stock.. Great second car. We have 2 944 turbo's and a 914 v8. I drive one 944 turbo daily... I would recomend it. drive them both and make your own decision... there really different cars. oh, a 944 turbo is a track monster and a 914 is an autox killer. |
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| scotty b |
Mar 25 2006, 06:10 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
What Andy said! I've had 2 944's a 924 that I did a sh-t load of werk to and probably 8 914's they are all fun! I still have 1 944 that is currently being stripped to bare metal to repaint 1 914 on jackstands and 2 more awaiting jack stands. As for the repairs on a 944 it isn't all that bad if you have some mechanical knowledge and the right tools $$ I did a head job for a customer who had the timing belt snap, 7 bent valves later he had a 2800.00 bill. 944's are the best road car I've driven other than 928 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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| TROJANMAN |
Mar 25 2006, 06:11 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Everytime he changes his water pump, you could practically buy another 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 25 2006, 06:31 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,616 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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My first Porsche was a 944S2. It sold me on Porsche. Very nice. Bought it from a co-worker who didn't know it was a special model for $3500 and sold it a year later for $12000. All I did was put on some tires and drive it.
The Turbo and the S2 are incredible cars. They have a chance of being as coveted as the 914 someday. The 944 is sexy. I think perhaps even sexier than the 911. The 914 is cute. Andy is right about the 944 on a track and a 914 on an autocross course. Watching a 944 on an autocross course I almost feel bad for the driver. It is not made to turn that quick. It has longer legs and likes higher speeds. The 914 can go to any autocross anywhere in the country and come out with one of the top times of the day. As for arguments like it has its engine in the wrong place and, its a water pumper or, its an Audi, I am reminded of something my Dad used to say about the girls who weren't quite as pretty. "I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers". I doubt that even the guys with these arguments would pass a chance to own an S2 or a Turbo. You have to ask yourself, do I have extra garage space and four jackstands. If so, buy the 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) |
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 25 2006, 06:37 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
The guy never mentioned a 944 turbo or an S model....all he ever said was 944. The 924 and the 944 base models would have to improve to suck.....
Just like a run of the mill 1970 1.7 914 sucks....but less so. |
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| blitZ |
Mar 25 2006, 06:47 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
If he needs a cool car to pick up chicks, then his advice is worthless. I think the 914 is just a great all around fun car. Also, it's very unique, you don't seen many around, which is nice in these days where most new cars look the same. |
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| grantsfo |
Mar 25 2006, 07:24 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
914 is way more of a hick magnet than a 944. Oh you said chick magnet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| olav |
Mar 25 2006, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
I always like seeing a 914 on the road. I makes my day. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| JPB |
Mar 25 2006, 07:42 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 ain't no pro but if I were to design a car, it would be like a 914 and no other car including another Porsche. If your heart is good and your mind is right, then you will get the right girls. If the girls just want you for your car then your asking for trouble. One guy told me he and his brother are having a chic contest to see which one will get the most girls in bed in one month. The record is 28 and they both are members of that FriendFinders.com. The moral of the story is, I guess they both wanna die. Get a 914 and LIVE! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/piratenanner.gif)
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| drewvw |
Mar 25 2006, 07:47 PM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
funny, my buddy and I were talking about this today. He is all into getting a 944. He digs the 914, but its a little too much for him to take on right now. he wants something a bit more reliable, modern, etc....and thus the 944 |
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| scotty b |
Mar 25 2006, 08:06 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
914's are werse for repairs only in the body dept. 944's suffer from the same cheap ass repairs and abuse from P.O.S. owners that couldn't afford a 911 or 928. I've got one sitting here right now the dumb ass cut the spare tire well out of trying to get the tranny out not to mention the wiring harness that has 5, yes 5, toggle switches spliced into it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) Made for a nice cheap parts car though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 25 2006, 08:24 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,616 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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I agree but you'll notice I never mentioned the 924 or 944 base models either... |
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| Porcharu |
Mar 25 2006, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
2 words - smog check. |
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| motorhead |
Mar 25 2006, 08:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 11-September 05 From: tehachapi, ca Member No.: 4,784 |
Teeners are cool. 944's are...well.....functional. If you're not gonna get a 914, get a 911. It'll still be fun to drive.
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 25 2006, 08:59 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
To further dig myself in a hole.....there is a lesser range in value and performance between the 914 base model and the top of the line....the 2.0...both in the 4 cylinder and 6 were only 20-25hp different.....
Not so with the 944....from the factory the turbo model were leaps and bounds ahead of the base model. The 944 Turbo was competing against the 928 in terms of entry level.....Porsche allowed the 944 some testosterone. What did they give the 914/6? A detuned T motor from the previous year..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) The/4 got a 411 (station wagon) motor... As to NOW....unless it was a turbo I wouldn't touch one. |
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| Scott Carlberg |
Mar 25 2006, 09:00 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
back in it's day, the 944 won some car magazine contest, c/d or r/t... It first won the Import section, then beat the American winner to claim: Best Handling Car in the WORLD. |
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| new914fan |
Mar 25 2006, 10:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 24-March 06 From: desert, CA Member No.: 5,766 |
thanks for all the good advice
i like the comment about 944 being a car for folks too cheap to get a 911... don't think my 5-8k budget is sufficient to find a 911... but with 8k, i might be able to pick up a 914 AND a 944.... and get into serious debt problems trying to keep both on the road (not to mention insurance) dilemma dilemma what other cars would y'all recommend in this price range?? |
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