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jgiroux67
post Jul 22 2004, 09:55 PM
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How many of you are under 20 and own a 914?
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Andyrew
post Jul 24 2004, 01:05 AM
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Mine was worse.. the guy had a kia...

Thought it resembled a lawn mower...

Now that he knows the car... He doesnt think that anymore.. lol

Especially when he knows the engine thats going in it..
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post Jul 24 2004, 02:48 AM
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hi guys...its 130 in the morning...I am tired...I dont know why I am on the board right now...been gone for awhile...yeah I am 18...hehe...19 soon...have had the teener since I was 17...it is sort of running now.....ran beautifully for 20 min till I overrevved it....got to love that tailshifter! Dropping engine tomorrow and swapping out heads....well see how it goes...gnight...drink well...I mean sleep well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jul 24 2004, 11:36 AM
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I'm 19 and have a 76 914 and an 83 944. I got the 944 the day of my highschool graduation (may, 2003) and got the 914 a couple weeks ago.

The 914 has some rust (battery tray, rusted suspension console) , but out here in the midwest I have to take what I can get.
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post Jul 24 2004, 11:40 AM
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Welcome to the board!

My only friend that makes fun of me driving a "VW" drives Toyota Celica from 1988 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif).
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post Jul 24 2004, 12:00 PM
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I'm 20 and got my 914 when i was 15. Taught myself everything i know about working on cars in those 5 years. Made a couple stupid decisions in there that cost me $$$ but everything tuned out alright. Best advise i can give is stick with it and don't give up. There were a couple somber nights when my car had no doors, hoods, floors etc. but keep that welding gun hot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

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post Jul 24 2004, 04:42 PM
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I am 16 years old and my 914 is my first car.
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post Jul 24 2004, 04:47 PM
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For many years I have worried about who was going to carry on the 914 torch as each of us old guy's passed away. Each event I attend I look around to see if any young people are interested in this stuff or if video games have taken over the world. It brings great pleasure to me when I see threads like this getting good responses. It means the torch will be carried on by the young guns.


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post Jul 24 2004, 04:49 PM
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I am not a teenager, but I am still young and drive my teener as a daily driver. I got started in Porsches when I was 15...met Brad shortly after. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party.gif)

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post Jul 25 2004, 12:37 AM
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Hey, dont expect me to hold on to my teener. As soon as i can afford it im going to get a "real" porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jester.gif) .
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post Jul 25 2004, 12:45 AM
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QUOTE(jgiroux67 @ Jul 23 2004, 09:23 PM)
Ok so how many of you have friends who try to make fun of your car and they have some ugly cheap looking honda?

my friends all make fun of my daily driver ( a 1978 ford fiesta) even though it is in better condition then any of their cars ( if they have one) and some make jabs at the 914 but stop when i give them the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) and ask them if they have a porsche.
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post Jul 25 2004, 12:56 AM
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Brad, Dont worry, some us us will be here for a long time, some of us will find 944 turbo's to drive.

Its up to us to decide which.

(dang, hard decision... I guess me and dad will have to battle it out on the track to see who's got the faster car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) )

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post Jul 25 2004, 05:51 PM
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I have a freind that drives a Purple/blue Geo Tracker and he calls my 914 gay and says it is slow. It is sad when i have a 1.7L engine and it is bigger than his and my car is about a second faster 0-60. Maybe he isnt as good a friend as i thought :finger2:
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post Jul 25 2004, 10:18 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) If you have a Geo than you have no right to make fun of anybodies car. Geo is at the bottom of the barrel.
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post Jul 25 2004, 10:29 PM
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and right on top of geo is moped, then kia, then hundi, then honda.

Ford is in there somewhere... but I dont know where. (jk)
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post Jul 25 2004, 10:38 PM
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Dont forget saturn!
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post Jul 25 2004, 10:42 PM
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You mean there still making cars?
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post Jul 26 2004, 12:36 AM
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You other guys, what do the girls where you live that are your age think of your 914? I know the girls around here think its pretty cool.
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post Jul 26 2004, 06:38 AM
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They say its "cute".. I dont pay to much attention because I know girls dont say whats on there mind.

Not many guys know a whole bunch about cars at my school, I mean they like them and all, but just dont know a whole lot..
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post Jul 26 2004, 07:50 AM
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17 here, ive got a roller and a parts car, and im learning everything on my own, ive been investing in alot of different tools, and the latest a mig welder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) fun stuff...but i want to drive her as soon as i can!
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post Jul 26 2004, 09:10 AM
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Well, I have to say, in a similar spirit to Brad's post; Carry On Gang!

To all of you young'ns out there (never thought I'd be typing that any time soon) a BIG congratulations on making an excellent purchasing decision. I've had (5) 914's and (3) 911's in my 20 plus years as a PCA member. I can't say which car is my favorite but I do have a much larger spot in my heart for the 914.

It's an excellent "first" and "last" Porsche. You have a mid-engined sports car with an extremely low CG, two trunks and 4 wheel disc-brakes that are hard to beat by today's standards. Is it underpowered? Depends on how you look at it. I'll bet Vic Elford could kick everyone's ass at the next autocross in a stock 2.0 (or 1.7 for that matter)

Now, for those who give you shit about the Volkswagen heritage, you may want to remind them that the very first Porsche was nothing more than a collection of parts from the VW bins. Or, best bet is to walk away because they're idiots. Because of this close relationship with VW I feel the 914 is "more" Porsche than most.

Do 914's have problems? Yup. Rust issues would basically sum it up. But, if you fix them right and keep them in check you'll have a stunning automobile (even by today's standards) that will take you anywhere, reliably and in comfort. I've taken two cross country journeys in my various 914's with little more than a battery tray issue.

Prices for good 914's keep going up. True "Porschephiles" understand what this car is. You'll always have the "pin-dick" Porsche element (no offense to "most" Porsche owners but these are the ones who bought their Porsches to get a penis extension NOT because of the heritage and the fine automobiles that they are) who will shun your 914. Simply glance down at their crotch with a knowing nod, walk away and enjoy your 914.

So there you have it... my long winded way of saying congratulations on your decision to purchase a 914. Carry the torch and keep those 914's on the road. You guys (and gals) rock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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