 what is????, the best year and model of the 914? |
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| blk'72 |
 Mar 3 2005, 08:40 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 2-November 04 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 3,053  |
Hey y'all
just like the title says..... which one is the most valuable/popular/better mechanic? thanks. R. |
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| type47 |
Mar 3 2005, 08:42 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
73-74 2.0L
914/6 but "opinions are like armpits, everybody has 2" |
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| redshift |
Mar 3 2005, 08:44 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
74 2.0. Mostly early features, without the freak accident "what the hell were they thinking" injection of the 73.
At the time, it was also the best to buy, they started loading options on toward the end, and the SE cars with all the fun sport stuff. Oh, with early doors.... and 5 lug conversion... and... M |
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| bondo |
Mar 3 2005, 08:45 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Black 72s are best (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| riverman |
Mar 3 2005, 08:45 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
'73 2.0. Nice motor, no emmissions, lighter doors and bumpers, side-shifter.
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| smg914 |
Mar 3 2005, 08:51 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None  |
The 914-6 is the most valuable 914. The most valuable 4 cylinder 914 would probably be the one that is in the best condition. A lot of people like the '73 2 Liter cars because they still had the smaller metal bumpers and most of them came from the factory with all the options included. The '74 2.0 is a close 2nd but in '74 most of the cool stuff (sway-bars, chrome bumpers, fuch wheels etc) all became options so many of them don't have all the options. The '75/'76 cars are heavier and have large black rubber bumpers. Many people like this look better so the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My suggestion would be to look for the best condition car that fits in your price range.
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| xsboost90 |
Mar 3 2005, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
76 w/o emissions and five lug conversion...trust me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| blk'72 |
Mar 3 2005, 10:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 2-November 04 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 3,053 |
Hehe allright thanks for the info Y'all...
Hey Bondo, why is Black 72s better? Its what I have....Hehe!!! R. |
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| airsix |
Mar 3 2005, 11:04 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
From the factory? I'd say (914-6 excluded) '73 2.0 because:
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| LvSteveH |
Mar 3 2005, 11:30 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
Other than the 914-6, I'll have to go along with the 73 2.0L, if for no other reason than the fact that people often hear that they are the most valuable, which actually may make it more valuable because people will pay more for a "73 2.0".
If that makes any sense, I think so........ |
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| MattR |
Mar 4 2005, 12:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
There are aspects I like from different years. I like the no emmissions aspect of early (pre 75) 914s. The bumpers rock on early cars (no bumper tits) and I like the interior on later cars (with 2 individual seats instead of one in the backpad). My personal opinion: these cars are often parted out, so start with one that has the most options you like and customize until your heart is content (or your wallet is depleated (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)).
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| scruz914 |
Mar 4 2005, 12:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
Yellow is faster. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| nebreitling |
Mar 4 2005, 12:49 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
the best 914-4's are a mix/match of the best features of all years, IMHO.
light early chassis/doors, 73 or 74 2.0 engine, later interior, late model fuel pump location.... |
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| ArtechnikA |
Mar 4 2005, 05:34 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
they *ALL* have their quirks.
some people go whacky for the LE's. my preference is for the /6's. mostly it's just detail differences through the years. i'd rather have a straight, clean, rust-free tailshifter '70 1.7 than a rusty, post-crash '73 2,0 with electrical issues and a history of bad maintenance. IOW - IMO - individual car condition is now FAR more important than year detail differences. |
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| Joe Ricard |
Mar 4 2005, 08:43 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Yup , My 70 now has a 2.0L motor. Less wiring, lighter doors, lighter bumpers, less interior crap (spartan). Side shift, Fuchs and Mahles (race / street). My windshield wipers are on the dash not the steering column. How many times do see a car on the Autocross track with wipers going 90 to nuthin? |
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| balljoint |
Mar 4 2005, 09:22 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Two words.
Pan Cakes No that's not right try.... Grass Hopper |
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| brant |
Mar 4 2005, 09:37 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,619 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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probably one that runs (unlike mine)
ha.... |
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| morph |
Mar 4 2005, 11:46 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
the 73 models are the best.imho
out side of a factory 914-6 james |
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 4 2005, 11:53 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Ever driven a box stock 914/6? Except for the sound they were no great shakes....only when they were hot rodded did they perform......
Out of the box best 914 was the 73 2.0.....ALL the options standard.....you had to special order and pay extra for them in 74...... |
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 4 2005, 11:58 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,315 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Early 73' converted to a six.
Side shifter Early doors, no beams but late window reg's Those would be my two bigest factors when looking for one. But really, they are all great cars! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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