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.

[campbellcj]

The guys above seem to have covered the main points really well.

I can just add, as someone who has owned both models and for a few years, alternated between them as "almost" daily drivers, I can strongly agree with the concept of having one (or two) of each!

The 914 is definitely the more forgiving and "tossable" car compared to an early 911 in an equal state of tweakitude. The later 911's are a different ballgame altogether and are really not comparable in any way to an "antique" 914. More torque, more luxury, more weight...

Honestly if I had the money, time and space, I could envision myself with a half a dozen or so p-cars. And I am not one of those museum guys; they would be driven.

It really boils down to personal preference, and intended application(s). Somebody looking for a reliable and semi-comfortable daily driver, obviously has far different needs than someone looking for a track car or weekend canyon carver, vs. a concours show car, vs ....ad nauseum.