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I've loved these cars ever since I have seen my first one in person. Part of me really wants one, but I have a few questions before I get my hopes too high. I feel you all would be the perfect people to ask! My ideal scenario would be to use it as a daily driver, so I was curious how reliable they tend to be, or how easy/affordable they are to fix (I'm in college now so cost is a factor)? For those of you who drive them often, how's the gas mileage? And then at six foot three, can I even fit inside?
Thanks guys in advance! And if you want tell me what about the 914 you love and why I should drive one |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
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I'm 6.2ish and i have no problem fitting inside. I don't even have the seat all the way back. If you are mechanically inclined and the car is in good working order, they can be pretty reliable daily drivers. Just keep in mind that after 40+ years, there will always be something that breaks every once in a while. It's part of owning a classic car. As for the gas mileage, that depends on the type of motor and the year of the car (later ones are heavier). My '70 1.7L with stock FI easily got 35mpg. My current motor, not so much ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Johny Blackstain |
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm 6.2ish and i have no problem fitting inside. I don't even have the seat all the way back. If you are mechanically inclined and the car is in good working order, they can be pretty reliable daily drivers. Just keep in mind that after 40+ years, there will always be something that breaks every once in a while. It's part of owning a classic car. As for the gas mileage, that depends on the type of motor and the year of the car (later ones are heavier). My '70 1.7L with stock FI easily got 35mpg. My current motor, not so much ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) & I'm 6' |
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