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. |
thelogo |
Feb 23 2020, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Something about a red 911 or (mustang ) that just rubs me the wrong way
If your jane fonda or Goldie Hawn thats one thing But a red 911 would be the last car id go near Unless it was wine red... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
RickS |
Feb 23 2020, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Something about a red 911 or (mustang ) that just rubs me the wrong way If your jane fonda or Goldie Hawn thats one thing But a red 911 would be the last car id go near Unless it was wine red... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Couldn’t agree more. Wine red is gorgeous but I got stuck with this POS with Goldie wheels 7s and 9s. As far as choosing between the 914 and a 911, I would strongly recommend getting a PPI. A complete engine rebuild is now about $15K. Tranny rebuild figure $3,000. You know what you are getting with the teener, but without a PPI on the 911, you could end up paying more than you ever bargained for. If it needs body work..... I dig my SC EFI for long haul drives because it is so comfortable but appreciate it because it is so difficult to drive well at the limit. The power can not be denied as a big plus. Love my 914-6 conversion but it’s too brutal a ride for more than 4 hours at a time. I was underwhelmed with the 1.7 but the carbed 3.0 transformed it to being a real blast. |
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