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| klayfish |
  Dec 29 2002, 06:36 PM
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Good evening all. I'm interested in learning more about the 914. Here's a brief summary of my situation. I already own a weekend toy, a Shelby Cobra replica (Factory Five Racing) and love the car to death. However, I've also owned 3 Toyota MR2s in the past and also still think the world of them. My Cobra is an awesome car, and I use it for show, autox and open track racing. But I really was itching for my mid-engined car that just handled like a go-cart. The wife finally conceeded to let me go ahead and buy another MR2 (so I would stop complaining). However, as I've been finding it hard to find a good MR2, I was thinking about what else I might like. The 914 popped right into my head. I've always loved their looks, but I don't know too much about them. I presume they are somewhat similar to the MR2, in that they are light weight, midengine, low power and probably handles fantastically. I'm looking for something that is pure FUN to drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Has anyone here ever driven the '85-'89 MR2 and can compare the cars? How about some info on the 914. Easy maintainance? Reliable? Cheap parts?
Also, is there anyone in the Philadelphia area who could show me their car? If I decide to buy one, I'd definitely want a driver, not a show car. Just something to kick around when I don't take the Cobra out. Thanks for your help. Steve |
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| Jeroen |
Dec 31 2002, 09:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Klayfish wrote "...That's interesting that someone said they'd rather have a rust-free car that needed some mechanical work than a somewhat rusting car in good mechanical shape. Is that true for the rest of you? What if you didn't really plan to restore the car and its' body, rather planned to just try to keep it as is and enjoy driving it? Would you think mechanicals more important? Yes, I know about rusting floor pans and suspension, etc., but I'm talking about surface rust, not structural..."
Well, that's the main problem with these little cars. If there is rust, there is structural rust. So if there is any rust on the bodypanels, you can bet your @ss that it's got rust where it counts... If you wanna see sum rusty pics, check my website (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (see the "body" pages) Cheers, Jeroen My 914 Project |
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klayfish Looking to see a 914 up close, buy one? Dec 29 2002, 06:36 PM
Curvie Roadlover Steve, Go to pelicanparts.com . There is a link to... Dec 29 2002, 09:47 PM Brad Roberts Instead of referring him elsewhere.. why dont you ... Dec 30 2002, 02:50 PM Curvie Roadlover Why re-invent the wheel? Dec 30 2002, 03:09 PM Curvie Roadlover Try to get one just like this!
:P Dec 30 2002, 05:32 PM J P Stein I already spilled my drivel bout this on the Pelic... Dec 30 2002, 07:07 PM klayfish I'm still watching here. Yes, I'm fixated... Dec 30 2002, 07:16 PM Curvie Roadlover Actually Steve, I just bought one in November. I h... Dec 30 2002, 07:50 PM Bleyseng Ok, I'll bite....
For a driver get a 73-74 2.0... Dec 30 2002, 07:53 PM drew365 I can't comment on the MR2 as I've never d... Dec 30 2002, 08:11 PM Curvie Roadlover Just a quick word: a while back, autotrader stoppe... Dec 30 2002, 08:26 PM Gint Steve,
You'll find the best selection of dece... Dec 30 2002, 10:29 PM klayfish Thanks for all the responses everyone, I appreciat... Dec 31 2002, 07:04 AM Curvie Roadlover And wouldn't you rather work with a wrench tha... Dec 31 2002, 12:57 PM Jeroen Sandpaper?
I've already gone through two angle... Dec 31 2002, 08:05 PM jamez I recently had the opportunity to drive a brand sp... Jan 1 2003, 11:34 AM Bleyseng I thought the side stripes were a dealer installed... Jan 1 2003, 11:51 AM
jamez You may indeed be correct there, they may very wel... Jan 2 2003, 02:07 AM |
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