Serious question - 914 or Boxster? Options

[96conv]

I've always wanted a 914. Looks cool, well-balanced, old school air-cooled Porsche. But I've been afraid to jump in because of all the horrific stories of rust damage. So I decided to save a little more $ and buy an already restored beauty. However, I've read somewhere on this board that there isn't a way to totally prevent rust on these babies as they were never galvanized by the factory. And, the car will be living outside 24X7 under an all-weather cover.

Is it true that rust cannot be prevented on a 914? If this isn't true, what will it take to make it rust proof? How much will it take? Am I better off buying a used Boxster ('97s - '99s are hecka cheap)? Ok, not old school cool, not air-cooled either but well-balanced vehicle with all the modern amenities plus supercharging potential.

What do you think would be more cost-effective to own? What do you think would be most satisfying to own?

[Twystd1]

Excellent question. Without a real answer. This is such a tough question to answer. Cause there are as many answers as there are car owners with opinions

So here is my .02 worth.

By and large: 914s are for people with a passion for a specicfic car. I think most people who collect older cars are like that.

914s are more like a rebellious teenager. That when treated correctly. Will run with about anything.
Yet it is still a teenager and doesnt have all the pleasantry's and sophistication of a later car such as a boxster.

A 914 isn't just a car to many of us here on this non-club. It's part of the family. When it is sick.. it affects the car owner... When it is running great. So are we.

Don't ask me... I don't understand it either.. IT JUST IS.

914s are a life style.

Boxsters seem to me as they are more of daily driver with long legs.

The boxster is more refined and has all the amenity's an adult would need in a sports car.

They are a great car and I like driving them when I can. Just fun cars.

Yet for me. Nothing feels better than to be than to have my ass 8 inches off the ground, setting the car in a slight drift with the sound of Dells scrreaming in my ear.

No boxster is like that.

Then again. This is about your end result... Not mine.

Hopefully a bazillion folks will post on this thread and give ya there opinions... Caused that just what they are. Just like mine..

Cheers and have a safe new year.

Twystd1