does anyone on forum own a 911? Options

[rosenfe]

i have my 914 and a 04 boxster s,and amwondering how it feels to drive an older well sorted 911,and how does it compare to our 914 and even the boxster.so much press about 911,high prices etc,that i just want to know how it feels to own and drive one.

[Spoke]

'86 911 turbo

This car is a blast to drive. Very quick when the RPMs are over 3k when the turbo kicks in. Very solid car. Very well made compared with the 914. Of course I'm comparing an '86 to a '71.

Handling-wise the 911 scares me as snap-oversteer is always in the back of my mind. I think my 914 handles better. I can throw the 914 into corners without worrying about the rear end chasing the front end around the corner.

[moldygreg]

I have a well sorted 1983 911sc. I recently took it up to Whistler for the PCA event. Was able to hang with the faster watercooled PCars driving "spritedly" up the Sea to Sky highway no problem -- it was a blast.

That said, my son's 914 makes me smile every time I drive it. It's a slow dog compared with the 911, but speed is relative -- it's all about the sensation of speed.

Low to the ground and fun handling that won't bite... just utterly enjoyable and people enjoy seeing them out and about as well. You always get a wave or a thumbs up when you're out cruising around in the 914.

A weird perception thing I've noticed with other drivers --- In the 911 you get some folks who think you're some yuppie stereotype (you can blame 80's movies for this) who may cut you off/tailgate/race to solicit a reaction.... It's a 30 year old car folks! Your Honda is faster and costs more-- I concede!

The teeners are just gosh darn good honest unpretentious cars that are fun, fun, fun and don't pretend to be anything they aren't.

I have some sentimentality having owned a 914 when I was 16 (now 42) so maybe that has something to do with it, but if there was ever a price per fun ratio, the 914 would be the deal of the century.

Greg

[wndsnd]

I have a well sorted 1983 911sc. I recently took it up to Whistler for the PCA event. Was able to hang with the faster watercooled PCars driving "spritedly" up the Sea to Sky highway no problem -- it was a blast.

That said, my son's 914 makes me smile every time I drive it. It's a slow dog compared with the 911, but speed is relative -- it's all about the sensation of speed.

Low to the ground and fun handling that won't bite... just utterly enjoyable and people enjoy seeing them out and about as well. You always get a wave or a thumbs up when you're out cruising around in the 914.

A weird perception thing I've noticed with other drivers --- In the 911 you get some folks who think you're some yuppie stereotype (you can blame 80's movies for this) who may cut you off/tailgate/race to solicit a reaction.... It's a 30 year old car folks! Your Honda is faster and costs more-- I concede!

The teeners are just gosh darn good honest unpretentious cars that are fun, fun, fun and don't pretend to be anything they aren't.

I have some sentimentality having owned a 914 when I was 16 (now 42) so maybe that has something to do with it, but if there was ever a price per fun ratio, the 914 would be the deal of the century.

Greg

I know what you are saying. When I had my 88 Carrera I had BMW's up my ass every second. With the 914, always a smile and a wave.

John