Dilemma, Should the 914 go? Options

[poohsan]

Here's the dilemma.

I can’t have 4 cars around the house. Should the 914 go? It will be replaced by a 1981 911 Targa.

Back story:
I wanted a Porsche. I considered what I wanted in a fun to drive car; cost to purchase, ease to work on, room it would take up around the house, and lastly if the wife would like it and let me keep it. So I decided on a 914. Found one took it home and have been driving it and loving it everyday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

How the dilemma started:
1. After I picked up the 914, I started looking for a 911 parts car for the engine, and suspension, all to go into the 914.

2. Wife was not so hot on the 914 for the following reasons:
a. Does not have big round eyes (headlights).
b. Too small.
c. Too noisy.
d. Too messy
e. Thinks the 911 is more cute because it has big eyes like Herbie the love bug.

3. I found a really good 911 Targa that is a keeper / daily driver for the price of a parts car. The deal is too good to pass up.

What is everyone’s take on this?

IMO I think the 914 is better looking than the 911. But the 911 does not need any work as it sits and the 914… well it’s a drivable work in progress.