New to the boards, deciding between 912 and 914... Options

[Turbo74]

Hey everyone!! I am in the market for either a 912 or a 914 and would like some input.. The only experience i've ever had with a 914 was a '73 ITB race car that i only owned about 6 months but i loved the car.. As for the 912's, they seem like alot of fun too but from what i'm gathering the maintenance on them are nightmares. How are the 914's maintenance wise?? Do they make decent runabout daily drivers? I already have an early 1974 911 Carrera with a turbo stuffed in it so i'm not looking to go fast.. Just want a fun little porsche that gets good mileage. Any help would be appreciated, I just dont know which way to go! Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)

[Turbo74]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 12 2006, 09:37 AM)

QUOTE (Turbo74 @ Jan 12 2006, 09:47 AM) Thanks for all the input guys! I am in the process of working a deal for a 914, the one that's in the classifieds here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...ST&f=20&t=43295 Can anyone give any input on that car?? It sounds like a decent deal but i'm not sure the benefit of it being a 2.0 punched to 2.2... Hope it still retains reliability! Also, you have to adjust valves on these cars ever 3,000 miles??  :blink: how expensive does that get??  :headbang: cost: oil change, filter, and 2 valve cover gaskets..... 20 bucks and eternity if its your first time....... youll wish you were a mutant the first valve adjust you do.....

Sounds like i'm in for some fun times..... What are your opinions on that particular car i'm looking at?? I dont really know what to look for on 914's, i've always been more knowledgable on the 911's (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)