914 vs 911, No, not a race Options

[scrz914]

Ok, I know some of you drive/have 914s and 911s. As this is a 914 forum everyone, I'm sure, has a strong opinion about their 914s. I'd like to hear some. What are the advantages of the 914 over the 911. Why did you choose a 914? $$$?, the people?
I know that people tend to dog the 914. Since I bought my first 914 in October I have growing respect for it. But now I have a chance to get a 911 for a good price, but I still day dream about my 914. Hmm...maybe I should keep both...naw, too expensive.
Seriously, I'd like to hear what people think of 911s compared to the 914.

[John]

Just my $0.02.....

Why not keep them both? You can't drive them at the same time.

Depending on what 911 you have, they are very different cars with different purposes. The later models are more comfortable and more heavy and are thus not nearly as nimble as a 914. The early 911's had a similar nimble feeling to the 914s but were just different. I wouldn't say better or worse, just different.

The cars, in my opinion, have different purposes. The 911 is for when you want a sporty ride but not so spartan or bumpy as a 914. The 914 is for when you want a ride in a big go-cart. Either can be like an amusement park ride and are fun to drive, but on a long trip, I would choose my 911 turbo hands down as it is more quiet and more comfortable than the 914. For short trips on bright sunny days, the 914 will easily win due to the ability to go topless. (it is also easier on GAS!)

For track driving, it's a toss-up. You can spend the same amount on either car and have a car with about equal limitations. I prefer the 914 because I have already got one, and it's really nice.