why 914 over 944? Options

[new914fan]

my co-worker has been nagging me to find a 944 over a 914....
i told him that the 914 is a much better handling car,
but he's saying that the 944, being 'newer' is more reliable and is 'more of a chick magnet'

i think he's wrong.... but i have nothing to back it up....

let's hear the pro's and the con's of each

[Brando]

If you want a 944, go late, make sure it has front and rear sways (I think they all did post-85½) or go Turbo.

Owning both (with the same entry price: $500), I can compare the two cars like this.

Porsche 914 = $^2
Porsche 944 = $^8

Think of cost of ownership on one in early 911 land -- minus the cost for a full restoration.

Plus if that timing belt breaks, $KA$-$CHING$..

Other than that, my 914 with added sways handles better than my boner-stock 944. The 944 does handle INCREDIBLY well. When it comes to upgrading and modifying the suspension (monoballs, rear coilovers, etc) the 944 is already a pretty rigid car and the costs to upgrade the suspension are that of a Carerra (about).

Both are incredibly fun. Although the 914 would be more of a weekend car, 944 COULD be more reliable (mine isn't) as it has creature comforts as well. Early 944s though... you'll get outrun by Minivans and Acuras all day long :\ Go late (post 88) for the extra HP and suspension.