914 and 356 Compared, Curious to hear the differences |
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914 and 356 Compared, Curious to hear the differences |
KELTY360 |
Jul 26 2020, 01:26 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Over the years I've had 5 914s, 4 that could be driven. 3 were 2.0s and my first was a new '73 1.7. I've logged well over 100k miles in a 914 but never driven a 356. I'm curious to hear from those who've driven both as to how they compare.
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Root_Werks |
Jul 27 2020, 10:12 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 |
Hey Marc!
Owned what, 30-ish 914's myself? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've also owned 3 356's, one A and 2 C's. If you want one you can drive with some comfort, get the latest C you can. Things like disc brakes, improved shifting etc. make a huge difference. Cost is a factor for me which is why I stuck with a 914-6 and a converted one at that. It's hard for a working stiff such as myself to swallow the price tag of an original 914-6 or a nice 356 C Coupe. BUT, a C coupe with a 1750cc and Euro heater boxes makes a nice driver. -Dan |
KELTY360 |
Aug 1 2020, 09:08 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey Marc! Owned what, 30-ish 914's myself? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've also owned 3 356's, one A and 2 C's. If you want one you can drive with some comfort, get the latest C you can. Things like disc brakes, improved shifting etc. make a huge difference. Cost is a factor for me which is why I stuck with a 914-6 and a converted one at that. It's hard for a working stiff such as myself to swallow the price tag of an original 914-6 or a nice 356 C Coupe. BUT, a C coupe with a 1750cc and Euro heater boxes makes a nice driver. -Dan Hey Dan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) 30-ish 914s? I think you have a committment problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I posed this question just out of curiosity, thinking about 4 cyl Porsches. Probably should have considered 912s also but they kind of seem like a marketing move to wean loyal qwners away from their -4s. I appreciate all the comments and feel like I have a better idea of what to expect if I ever get to drive a 356. BTW, driving on 101 near Sequim today I got enthusiastic waving from from a black 356 coupe headed in the opposite direction. |
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