How reliable is the 914?, in no specific condition Options

[buhs914]

I was just curious at the reliability of the 914. I know currently mine isn't but that's because i'm still ironing out the kinks the POs caused. But what about you guys and your 914s?

[Root_Werks]

Like most older cars you have the good:
Simpler, easier to keep going.
Generally, parts will cost less because there are less parts to fail

The bad:
Rust, earlier the car, the less rust preventative they have.
Parts sourcing, parts do get harder to find.

I had a 914-4 2.0 FI all stock I bought with just under 100k on it back in 1994 or 1995? I drove it daily, rain, snow, sunshine etc. Went through one clutch, couple of brake jobs, endless tune-ups, some rust repair.

When I sold it, it had 212k miles on it. It was leaking oil and leaving spots in the garage. Nothing all that bad though. BUT, still stock, it would fire and idle the FIRST time. I worked 2 full time jobs back then and pretty much lived in that 914. It's the longest I've ever owned a car at one time and by far, the most miles I've ever put on a car.

If you keep up the care on your 914, I see no reason why it wouldn't outlive you and me.
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