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> How would you spend your money?
What would you do with $18 000
Here are your options..
get a 3.6 installed in your teener [ 17 ] ** [19.54%]
buy a boxster [ 10 ] ** [11.49%]
get a smaller /6 and have some spare $ [ 33 ] ** [37.93%]
save it for later use [ 27 ] ** [31.03%]
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cbenitah
post Jun 16 2007, 03:39 AM
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Just curious to see how you would spend your money.. and yes I will take your answers under consideration (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) by the way, its been a while since I last posted here.. Life is great and car runs real strong

Thanks for your opinion
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BarberDave
post Jun 16 2007, 05:19 AM
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I have a friend that has a 3.6 in his 914. I have rode in it many times, SCARY
FAST, to fast for me. He can light the tires up at just about any speed ,in any gear. I was with him,at 70mph in 5th pulled out to pass a truck,and left 2 black markes as long as he wanted to .
Another friend has a 2.7 built well i like that much better,it's easer to handle,easer on parts,and fun to drive. This is my 2 cents,lot's of guys will disagree. Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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post Jun 16 2007, 07:53 AM
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No option for driving lessons? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

All kidding aside, I would want a car with that much power without some proper training.
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post Jun 16 2007, 08:01 AM
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18K is a decent chunk of change and its good to have when a real deal comes along. Good things come to those who wait. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jun 16 2007, 09:15 AM
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I would not spend it on the 914.
Go shopping, buy another car, then you can have two.
Look at something newer, faster etc..

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post Jun 16 2007, 10:05 AM
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Call me boring, but I would pay off my second mortgage and invest the rest.
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post Jun 16 2007, 10:14 AM
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I would probably use it to finish my project and use the rest to pay off bills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But then it would only take 2-3k to finish my car.

Based on your options, I would put a smaller 6 and have some left over money. Lots of power is fun, but sometimes it's annoying too. I have to check the weather before I decide to drive my V8 to work, if there is a chance of rain I won't do it. It's too much of a handful even if it sprinkles.
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post Jun 16 2007, 10:32 AM
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You know, just to get around the country side in; I really like my 2 liter 4 cylinder. If your 914 runs good and looks good I'd spend the money on something else... IMHO there are just so many cool toys out there waiting to be driven, ridden, shot, programmed, listened to, etc... I personally can't (don't want to) invest to much time/money on just one toy.
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post Jun 16 2007, 11:52 AM
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Down payment on a used Elise?
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post Jun 16 2007, 12:03 PM
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do all of the go fast stuff. Longs, GT stiffening kit, brakes, flares, paint, rims and tires, tranny, suspension, and a smaller /6. There goes 18k. Or if you have done most of it, get a smaller /6 and have $$ to invest.
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post Jun 16 2007, 12:24 PM
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Here is my little car...

I am more curious what you would have done. I haven't decided yet, but I like all your answers..



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post Jun 16 2007, 01:09 PM
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No 'Save it for 928 S4 motor?' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 16 2007, 01:35 PM
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buy an old tail-dragger and convert it to 73 RS spec and paint it to match the creamsicle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 16 2007, 02:04 PM
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creamsicle ? What is that
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post Jun 16 2007, 02:12 PM
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I'd rebuild the 3.0 SC in my /6, suspension upgrades, and some modest rounded flares. Or if I didn't have that I'd go for a 3.0/3.2 conversion of a solid /4 shell.

Though I agree that a happy 2.0l T4 with a good suspension is sweet.
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post Jun 16 2007, 03:42 PM
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I would want get a 2.4l in my car. I like the 2.0l, but I think if Ihad a 2.4l built up my car would compare to an Elise on the track. On your car I would have gone with the original Fuchs/. I love the look of them, and they are still rather lite.
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post Jun 16 2007, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(cbenitah @ Jun 16 2007, 02:04 PM) *

creamsicle ? What is that

look at my avatar, it's a 74 2.0 LE creamsicle, light ivory and phoenix red (phoenix red is VERY orangy) built to comemorate the success of the 73 can-am race season with the 911 RSR's of which the factory cars ran the same paint scheme

more info!
http://members.rennlist.com/914_canam/
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post Jun 16 2007, 04:21 PM
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I think more info is needed......If I was younger, I would put my money torwards paying off my house and reducing bills. ( I did) Now that I am retired, kids gone and money not an issue it's really fun to build a 3.6 car that is impractical, expensive and too much HP and you don't have to feel guilty.

Soooo......if your pocket book allows spending $$ on toys, go for it. If you are young and owe a bunch and your mortgage is high, be smart and pay it down. Sorry, I can't help playing the Dad role. My daughter gets these lectures all the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif)
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post Jun 16 2007, 04:39 PM
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I don't have any bills, I am young, and the money is for whatever right now. I still have a few months before I need to decide since the money isn't at hand yet, but come september they are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But like I said, I don't know what route I will take, I like to listen to you guys though and see what (crazy) combinations you can put out..
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post Jun 16 2007, 05:04 PM
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Wow, I really like the look of your car! Personally I would spend as little as possible for the biggest bang. I have been thinking of getting in line at RAT for a big 4.
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