911 for 914...., so this friend offered.. Options

[7391420]

So now I've got a problem,

-My car is just about perfect for what i want right now, it's driving great, and most of the work I entended to do on it is done.

Today a friend of mine who has an 83 sc coupe offered to sell it for 10K or maybe a bit less.. I know the car, it's solid, no rust, maintenance is up to date, engine is strong, and doesn't "need any immediate work" what to do...there's no way I could keep both, but I could sell the 914, and use that $ and a bit more to buy this car...I've always wanted a 911, but I haven't even thought about selling the teener, and wouldn't even be considering it if this hadnt come along....

what to do.....help!

[Brando]

Hmm... 911 SC...

Any unwealthy 914 owner (unwealthy would be one that doesn't have 20k just 'sitting around' collecting interest) probably shouldn't get into owning a 911. The newer ones just get more expensive. 911SC, although one of the BEST Porsches ever made (914, 911SC, 993 are the top 3 in my book) is not one of the cheapest. New fuel head--and new as in refurbished because NOS are non-existant--go for about $2k alone for the CIS system. Broken head studs? $3k-$4k for a new top end (total may vary with labor). New 'sporty' bushings all around? $1000-$1800. New, larger sways front and rear? $1000+. 911s are not for the faint of pocketbook.

And when you go from 914 to 911... you're moving from the world of a true sport car, to the world of a sport-luxury car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) luxuries = 400lbs of extra wiring and parts, who the hell needs luxuries?