OT: 914 versus 911 |
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OT: 914 versus 911 |
andreic |
Feb 21 2020, 10:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What would you take: a well sorted out 1972 914 1.7L with no rust and everything running perfectly, or a 1976 911S 2.7L with unknown history, but generally good appearance. (Nothing known on the history of the engine.)
I have the opportunity to trade, and am debating if getting into the 911 world is a nightmare waiting to happen. (I don't have thousands and thousands to spend on fixing lots of things up...) Curious to hear people's opinions. |
horizontally-opposed |
Feb 21 2020, 10:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
Not enough information/would want to see pics of both.
"Price" favors the 911 all day long, but "value" is a funny thing. And the potential repair cost for that 911 engine is well in five figures should you need to address anything major. On the other hand, you could probably still sell or even part out that 911 on your way back into another 914. On a wholly different level: When it came to selling a really nice 911 SC coupe or selling my 914 in order to purchase a wedding ring, it was the SC that left the stable. Yes, it was worth more (and therefore more helpful in terms of $ while getting ready to get married), but even back then something felt more special to me about the 914. I felt like I would always be able to find another nice 911, but that I wouldn't be able to replace my 914. In the end, it comes down to the connection you have with your 914…but 914s feel more special to me now than they did back then. OTOH, 911s are very special things...and icons for a reason. |
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