 914 or '81 911 SC targa?, First world problems |
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| rjames |
 Sep 16 2016, 03:32 PM
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I'm made of metal  Group: Members Posts: 4,319 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I may have the option to acquire a silver '81 911 SC Targa at no cost. The catch is that if I ever sold it, the $ would go back to the original owner's estate.
Seems like a no brainer, but I only have one garage space and the 914 is in it. The 911 is in good condition and worth about $20k more than the 914, but I'm not sure I will like driving the 911 as much as I do the 914 (despite the 914s shortcomings in comparison). I could potentially keep both, but that would mean storing one of the cars off site in a storage facility ($100?+ per month) and paying insurance on 2 cars. Money I'd rather not spend. It would also be a huge PITA when I wanted to drive the car that lived in storage. So it doesn't seem very realistic or practical to keep both vehicles, but I'm having hard time with the thought of selling the 914. Would love to hear from those that chose one model over the other after having owned both. |
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| mepstein |
Sep 16 2016, 06:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,967 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Simple - use the engine from the targa for a conversion. Keep the 914-(6) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| theleschyouknow |
Sep 16 2016, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 16 2016, 07:02 PM)  Simple - use the engine from the targa for a conversion. Keep the 914-(6) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) beat me to it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
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| My 914 |
Sep 16 2016, 07:04 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(theleschyouknow @ Sep 16 2016, 08:30 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 16 2016, 07:02 PM) Simple - use the engine from the targa for a conversion. Keep the 914-(6) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) beat me to it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl Or to take it one step further along these lines, put the 914 into storage as I suggested earlier, drive the 911 for a year and if you end up liking the 911 engine more, then go ahead and build the conversion. Amazing how many options you have! |
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rjames 914 or '81 911 SC targa? Sep 16 2016, 03:32 PM
Mike Bellis I've owned both. Sold the 911 and bought anoth... Sep 16 2016, 03:45 PM
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I've owned both. Sold the 911 and bought anot... Sep 16 2016, 03:59 PM My 914 There is another option you might consider. Keep ... Sep 16 2016, 04:14 PM rjames
There is another option you might consider. Keep... Sep 16 2016, 05:43 PM Steve I would do the storage thing. I also bought a 993... Sep 16 2016, 05:48 PM Mark Henry Can you build a shed big enough for a car? :idea: Sep 16 2016, 05:59 PM Larmo63 I would do everything in my power to accept a ... Sep 16 2016, 06:14 PM Cupomeat
I would do everything in my power to accept a ... Sep 16 2016, 07:47 PM 396 These opportunities are rare, if you've never ... Sep 16 2016, 06:42 PM Coondog Paid back in today's market value or in 10 yea... Sep 16 2016, 06:51 PM flyer86d In 1988 I bought a 1983 911SC Targa as a daily dri... Sep 16 2016, 07:11 PM GeorgeRud I'm fortunate enough to own both, and they hav... Sep 16 2016, 07:29 PM 914-300Hemi
I'm fortunate enough to own both, and they ha... Sep 16 2016, 08:21 PM somd914 I wasn't keen on 914's until one came my w... Sep 16 2016, 08:27 PM Michael N I sold my 1982 911SC Targa to buy my 914-6. That ... Sep 16 2016, 10:04 PM Rand
I may have the option to acquire a silver '81... Sep 16 2016, 10:13 PM rjames Appreciate all the responses.
The full story is th... Sep 16 2016, 11:25 PM mepstein
Appreciate all the responses.
The full story is t... Sep 17 2016, 06:31 AM rhodyguy Fly in the ointment here...are you named in the wi... Sep 17 2016, 08:33 AM forrestkhaag Having owned several 911's , two of which were... Sep 17 2016, 09:31 AM RobW You can't go wrong either way. Sep 17 2016, 10:15 AM rhodyguy Of course! No brainer.... Sep 17 2016, 10:58 AM BK911 Another vote to try and keep both.
If you could on... Sep 17 2016, 11:10 AM slotty008 Yesterday morning I drove my 911 3.2. Yesterday af... Sep 18 2016, 02:02 AM slotty008 Yesterday morning I drove my 911 3.2. Yesterday af... Sep 18 2016, 02:03 AM ripper911 Buy a 10X15' canopy, waterproof it, and keep t... Sep 18 2016, 07:45 AM Last930 I like the lift idea - great way to keep both cars... Sep 18 2016, 09:22 AM rjames
I like the lift idea - great way to keep both car... Sep 18 2016, 10:51 PM Perry Kiehl Clone You have the priorities right, not everyone does. ... Sep 18 2016, 06:21 PM rjames Last chapter in the story...
Some additional inf... Sep 22 2016, 02:49 PM My 914
Last chapter in the story...
Some additional in... Sep 23 2016, 03:23 PM rjames
Last chapter in the story...
Some additional i... Sep 24 2016, 12:41 AM Cracker Amen and amen!
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[quote name='My 914' po... Sep 29 2016, 06:31 AM Eric_Shea I'll buy it. Have them call me. Sep 22 2016, 03:10 PM rjames
I'll buy it. Have them call me.
She's ... Sep 22 2016, 04:41 PM billh1963
I'll buy it. Have them call me.
She's... Sep 22 2016, 06:31 PM RickS What a shame you won't let the 914 go. From a... Sep 22 2016, 10:18 PM flyer86d Many times when 911's sit for long periods say... Sep 23 2016, 02:44 AM 396
Many times when 911's sit for long periods sa... Sep 23 2016, 08:35 AM 6freak
I may have the option to acquire a silver '81... Sep 23 2016, 08:10 AM flyer86d Wet sumping. I've had first hand experience wi... Sep 23 2016, 11:12 AM |
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