 Driving the 914 is Fountain of Youth, Owner Satisfaction |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| IanStott |
 Oct 5 2004, 12:55 PM
Post
#21
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199  |
I recently posted " remember when you first brought yours home " a huge response much like yours. Too add what happened next was my 13 year old daughter "booked it " for her prom! I hope I have it ready by then!
Ian Stott (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
   |
 
|
| Howard |
Oct 5 2004, 02:18 PM
Post
#22
|
|
Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
 |
Hard to get more fun per $$. And lucky me, I live at the base of the Santa Monica mountains. Mulholland is only 4 miles up the hill. Grandpa's go kart.
|
|
|
|
| Carl |
Oct 5 2004, 03:52 PM
Post
#23
|
|
Ummm ... what? Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 17-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 163 Region Association: Northern California |
I was concerned about the whole maturity thing, too. After all, being on the far side of 50 means that there are certain responsibilities to preserve and images to maintain. Mer and I've enjoyed the 914 and the club activities a lot but there comes a time when these things are best left to the younger set and maybe I was a bit old for this.
And then I met Howard at the WCC and thought, "Naaaaaaah. If HE'S still into 914's then I'm OK..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
|
|
|
| PorscheTom |
Oct 5 2004, 04:21 PM
Post
#24
|
|
Will work for an Avatar. Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Shingletown, CA Member No.: 2,057 |
What a cool story!
I can totally relate. I had not touched a 914 since '85 when I had my Olympic blue 2.0. Then several months ago, I found this site, remembered how much I really liked driving my 914 and went looking for one. About a month later I'm driving home in my 'new' '73 2.0! I felt like a kid again and was grinning from ear to ear. Sure, it's not perfect but I bought it anyway. I just love driving it. Better left for the younger set...? No way. I'm trying to get my 5 year old son interested in cars. So far he's not showing too much interest, but once in awhile he does. After all, I'll need a buddy to go with me to all of the shows in the comming years! Enjoy the ride! |
|
|
|
| yellowFV |
Oct 5 2004, 08:17 PM
Post
#25
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 2,372 |
Evan:
Keep the Car... man Keep the car... you're not the only one who feels this way... Periodically on classic car shows like Meguires Car crazy etc... people explore what it is that is at the core of our fascination with old cars... It's an interesting question because especially today, there are newer cars that outperform the best of the 70s era machines like 914. It is the connection with the past... it is the emotions these machines stir in some of us. My girlfriend used to ask me why I seem to enjoy my 914s and an older VW seemingly more than a 911 I paid 20x as much for... All I can tell you is when I was 16 in the mid 70s I loved my Z Green 914 and my 67 firebird convertible etc going to parties, cruising with my friends, the concerts I went to in it.... the road trips to and from college in SC. Today when I get behind the wheel of my 914 it takes me back to when i was a kid in the mid 70s and man there's no amount of $$$ that can buy that kind of thrill. No sir... One day when she was complaining about the ride in my 75 I finally said "you know....Old Cars...Old Broads...same deal..... I have not heard a peep out of her in about a year over my old cars. rob wellner |
|
|
|
| jfort |
Oct 6 2004, 08:30 AM
Post
#26
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,185 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
|
My fiancee's 12-year-old calls mine simply, "the fast car." She always asks if we can take the fast car -- and I usually try to oblige -- and then we both smile. Nothing quite like that six singing so close to your head and being on rails around the curves. love it.
|
|
|
|
| Mrs. K |
Oct 6 2004, 08:50 AM
Post
#27
|
|
Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Great story Evan! My older sister had one that I got to drive when I was in HS, and it was so great! And to quote a master, Howard......... "you are never to old to have a happy childhood"! Tell your wife that, or better yet, let her drive it and she will get it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Lisa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 4th July 2025 - 05:07 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.