New to the 914 Options

[Freedomsky]

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

[rnellums]

I love mine, and I have had 914's since 14. I'm 6'4 now, and I fit, though tightly in the stock seats. If you pop out the seat cushion (which is easy) the fit is much easier and more comfortable. As far as a DD, in my opinion, to get a reliable DD you are looking at 3-4k (unless you get a rust bucket which I don't recommend). So then I would think about what other kind of fun go-fast mobile could be bought with that 4k, and the list is going to get pretty long. My vote would be for a more practical cruiser for now, and expand that into a 914 once you have a fun reliable backup.

my personal list of inexpensive DD's:
Honduh CRX Si - kinda quirky looking like the 914, good mpg, and a peppy little engine

MR2 - mid-engined, inexpensive, but not too fast

Miata - cheap, fun to AX

Subie 2.5 RS