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.

[Eric_Shea]

Ripp'n-ass thread. I must admit, I'm shocked by all of the great responses.

I wouldn't want to be without either one. I sold my first 914 in favor of a 911. I soon bought another 914. I am "way stuck" in the early 70's era cars. I currently own 2-3 (depending on how you look at it) 914's. Admittedly I have an affliction toward 914's. That being said, you mentioned that they get a bad rap. I would say the essence of which is:

1. They're under powered.
2. They're styling challenged (I personally love it)
3. The VW association.

To that I would say, the only people that I've heard the rap from don't truely understand the history or again, the essence of Porsche automobiles. All of those listed attributes could be applied to the very first Porsche ever built.

The 914 is a wonderfully balanced car and in the proper hands I've seen them hand drivers of a variety of "other" Porsche automobiles quite a large slice of "Humble Pie" (Performance Rockin the Filmore is the best live album ever).

Now... when I get behind the wheel of my 911 and see those two bumps rising up on either side of the dissapearing hood I feel totally at one with the car. The din of an MFI six screaming out back is orgasmic (most teeners don't get that experience but if you have a six that din is about 3 feet closer) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

You can't compare the two other than the fact that they are two great cars. Teener owners that also own 911's are the best 911 owners I've met. I think they "understand" the "Porsche Philosophy" better than most. 911 owners that slam teeners don't know jack shit.

BTW, my all-time favorites are listed in my sig. I'm one 914-6/GT clone away from bliss.