Driving a 4 banger, after 2 years behind a six |
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Driving a 4 banger, after 2 years behind a six |
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Oct 5 2016, 05:15 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I finally have my lift back up (ha-ha, no pun intended) and working. However, I didn't have the 6 repaired in time for the Temecula Wine Run. Not to be denied, I pulled Whitey out of retirement, cleaned her up and put her back into service.
What I re-discovered is how nice the car is to drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I really enjoyed the change and besides the rush of a six's acceleration, the 4 banger is more than adequate. Well balanced, smooth and yes, entertaining. Unfortunately, I'm now at the crossroads. I had been tinkering with the idea of A) selling it as it's appreciated greatly in 7 years; B) drop that spare 3.0 into it; or C) drop a 3.6 in it. And now there is a D) TOH the 2.0 4. I know, I know. 1st world problems. An enjoyable quandary at least. Here's a Toast to the 4 banger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Andyrew |
Oct 6 2016, 09:15 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
What'll keep you driving a car longer?
If your subaru converion is on the road and will stay on the road then by all means have some fun with another one. But if you forsee some mods to the subaru conversion that will take it off the road then keep it stock for a bit longer. In the mean time, sell the 3.0, get a 3.6 and start the long process of collecting parts for a conversion. The value of the 3.6 conversions are going to keep the 914 high, whereas the custom stuff, aka the Audi conversion while tempting, fast and much cheaper, will make for a long conversion that wont be able to be done in a short amount of time and will put you off the road for a while. I had mine off the road for so long that all I want to do is drive it as much as possible.. |
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