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> Looking to see a 914 up close, buy one?
klayfish
post Dec 29 2002, 06:36 PM
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Good evening all. I'm interested in learning more about the 914. Here's a brief summary of my situation. I already own a weekend toy, a Shelby Cobra replica (Factory Five Racing) and love the car to death. However, I've also owned 3 Toyota MR2s in the past and also still think the world of them. My Cobra is an awesome car, and I use it for show, autox and open track racing. But I really was itching for my mid-engined car that just handled like a go-cart. The wife finally conceeded to let me go ahead and buy another MR2 (so I would stop complaining). However, as I've been finding it hard to find a good MR2, I was thinking about what else I might like. The 914 popped right into my head. I've always loved their looks, but I don't know too much about them. I presume they are somewhat similar to the MR2, in that they are light weight, midengine, low power and probably handles fantastically. I'm looking for something that is pure FUN to drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Has anyone here ever driven the '85-'89 MR2 and can compare the cars? How about some info on the 914. Easy maintainance? Reliable? Cheap parts?
Also, is there anyone in the Philadelphia area who could show me their car? If I decide to buy one, I'd definitely want a driver, not a show car. Just something to kick around when I don't take the Cobra out. Thanks for your help.

Steve
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klayfish   Looking to see a 914 up close, buy one?   Dec 29 2002, 06:36 PM
Curvie Roadlover   Steve, Go to pelicanparts.com . There is a link to...   Dec 29 2002, 09:47 PM
Brad Roberts   Instead of referring him elsewhere.. why dont you ...   Dec 30 2002, 02:50 PM
Curvie Roadlover   Why re-invent the wheel?   Dec 30 2002, 03:09 PM
Curvie Roadlover   Try to get one just like this! :P   Dec 30 2002, 05:32 PM
J P Stein   I already spilled my drivel bout this on the Pelic...   Dec 30 2002, 07:07 PM
klayfish   I'm still watching here. Yes, I'm fixated...   Dec 30 2002, 07:16 PM
Curvie Roadlover   Actually Steve, I just bought one in November. I h...   Dec 30 2002, 07:50 PM
Bleyseng   Ok, I'll bite.... For a driver get a 73-74 2.0...   Dec 30 2002, 07:53 PM
drew365   I can't comment on the MR2 as I've never d...   Dec 30 2002, 08:11 PM
Curvie Roadlover   Just a quick word: a while back, autotrader stoppe...   Dec 30 2002, 08:26 PM
Gint   Steve, You'll find the best selection of dece...   Dec 30 2002, 10:29 PM
klayfish   Thanks for all the responses everyone, I appreciat...   Dec 31 2002, 07:04 AM
Jeroen   Klayfish wrote "...That's interesting that som...   Dec 31 2002, 09:46 AM
Curvie Roadlover   And wouldn't you rather work with a wrench tha...   Dec 31 2002, 12:57 PM
Jeroen   Sandpaper? I've already gone through two angle...   Dec 31 2002, 08:05 PM
jamez   I recently had the opportunity to drive a brand sp...   Jan 1 2003, 11:34 AM
Bleyseng   I thought the side stripes were a dealer installed...   Jan 1 2003, 11:51 AM
jamez   You may indeed be correct there, they may very wel...   Jan 2 2003, 02:07 AM


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