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| wannateener |
 May 2 2006, 07:52 PM
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The Bombdiggity Master  Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 14-September 04 From: sierra nevada/cali Member No.: 2,759  |
i have to write a Persuasive essay for school. I have chosen to do it on "why bother restoring a 914?" I have written about the history of the 914 but would like to add personal responses to my essay. I would like to get a few answers to questions I have about why others choose to rebuild this car. If anyone would help answer a few questions online I will work the responses into my essay. I told my mom that it was because the car choose us and we didnt choose them but she said that that doesnt work so im resorting to this. In your response if you could post how long you have owned a 914 and if you had any proffessional experience in the automotive field that will be helpful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
my first question is...........why choose a 914 to restore over any other car? thanks for any help i will post the next question when i get a few responses. dylan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 2 2006, 07:54 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
"i restored my car to sell it for a loss later" LOL
it aint for the money...its for the "labor of love" doin what you can to make it yours and keep em on the road. 5 years of owning the car......... |
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| street legal go-kart |
May 2 2006, 08:00 PM
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Miss Mari's slave Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 28-March 03 From: sierra nevada ,cali . Member No.: 490 |
A better question is, "Why would any dumb ass choose a 914 as a daily driver?"
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) JT |
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| wannateener |
May 2 2006, 08:06 PM
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The Bombdiggity Master Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 14-September 04 From: sierra nevada/cali Member No.: 2,759 |
QUOTE(street legal go-kart @ May 2 2006, 07:00 PM)  A better question is, "Why would any dumb ass choose a 914 as a daily driver?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) JT Butt out Dad, im trying to get my homework done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) Thanks AA for the response, anyone else out there want to help answer this baffling question??? Why restore a 914 over any other car? |
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| jd74914 |
May 2 2006, 08:08 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Its the one Porsche I could buy, and then afford to upgrade. Its unique.
Other than that, I, like Aaron like throwing my money into a pit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Rand |
May 2 2006, 08:15 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Haha, ima dumbass... I love my 914 daily driver. Wouldn't trade it for a fully loaded BMW. Well, unless I could sell it and buy a nicer 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I chose a 914 because I wanted a low, light, awesome handling, mid-engined, uncommon, affordable sports car that's easy to work on. |
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| GWN7 |
May 2 2006, 08:15 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
"Why a 914?" is best answered not with words, but with actions. Take your teacher (or have someone) take them for a ride.
The car is a unique antique that is fun to drive, still cheap enough to repair for the average person and best of all has the support of several 1,000 members in almost every part of the world. |
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| flesburg |
May 2 2006, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Pontiac, IL Member No.: 3,162 |
Because the only cars in its era that were even close to being as much fun were 240Z, and they have all rusted away,
And since the 914 was dropped there have been NO cars that have even come close to being as much fun to drive. And they are pretty basic, and we can learn to work on them ourselves, And having sex in them is like nothing else in the world, if you can get untangled afterwards. How about a description of all of the sex positions that you can make work in one of them, and kneeling on the floor is not the best one to try. |
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| Qarl |
May 2 2006, 08:18 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
I am restoring/modifying my 914 because, like many people, it was my first car (or at least a 914 was my first car) and I have always loved them.
Over theyears I always dreamt if I could built the ultimate 914, what would I do to it. I am trying to live the dream now... it's just taking a while.... 3 years and counting! Qarl |
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| wannateener |
May 2 2006, 08:24 PM
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The Bombdiggity Master Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 14-September 04 From: sierra nevada/cali Member No.: 2,759 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Dale
you gotta keep it g rated its a high school project thanks for the ideas and i mean all the ideas have to go bbl dylan |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 2 2006, 08:25 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
I have had mine for 24 yrs. Why would I want to restore it?
All you have to do is drive one, and you wouldn't ask such a silly Q... I have been wrenching on cars and bikes for 38 + yrs. And it has come in handy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Hope I answered your Q's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Q #2 Not yes but hell yes.. I think it is the vibration. |
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| TINCAN914 |
May 2 2006, 08:30 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My Dad had one when Iwas about 13, and I thought it was cool. We went camping many times and we had everything we needed. He sold it when Iwas 6 months away from 16. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Orange, and very clean.... I guess I always loved the car, and reminds me a bit of my childhood. |
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| Allan |
May 2 2006, 08:35 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Research the car... Do comparisons with the other cars of it's time. Explain the unique interest that people have have with the car over the years, and try to show how the car has gained in popularity over the last few years due to the 914CLUB!!!!!!!
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| Allan |
May 2 2006, 08:38 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(bmunday @ May 2 2006, 07:30 PM) He sold it when Iwas 6 months away from 16. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Don't feel bad, my dad sold (traded) his '54 factory ordered autoglide Corvette when I was 12. I loved that car with its snap in windows. My Mom made him get rid of it. He traded it for a '52 Ford pick-up with a camper shell.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) |
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| street legal go-kart |
May 2 2006, 08:41 PM
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Miss Mari's slave Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 28-March 03 From: sierra nevada ,cali . Member No.: 490 |
Serious Buddy ,
I have to commute 2 or 3 times a week without Miss Mari, 110 miles round trip and 60 of that mileage is road MADE for teeners. I love my unrestored driver and every time I think of a different driver ( Don Travers RS America excepted) I go for a ride and all thoughts of changing disappear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) The car is simply a blast to drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Now get back to work! JT |
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| John |
May 2 2006, 08:42 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
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I already have a garage full of parts that don't fit on any other car. or The personal property tax is very low. ($5.00/year) or There are not that many around. or They are NOT made in Japan. or It's a Porsche! or It's PAID FOR! I have more |
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| street legal go-kart |
May 2 2006, 08:54 PM
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Miss Mari's slave Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 28-March 03 From: sierra nevada ,cali . Member No.: 490 |
QUOTE(Headrage @ May 2 2006, 07:35 PM) Research the car... Do comparisons with the other cars of it's time. Explain the unique interest that people have have with the car over the years, and try to show how the car has gained in popularity over the last few years due to the 914CLUB!!!!!!! QUOTE(Headrage @ May 2 2006, 07:38 PM) QUOTE(bmunday @ May 2 2006, 07:30 PM) He sold it when Iwas 6 months away from 16. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Don't feel bad, my dad sold (traded) his '54 factory ordered autoglide Corvette when I was 12. I loved that car with its snap in windows. My Mom made him get rid of it. He traded it for a '52 Ford pick-up with a camper shell.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) Headrage i have done alot of research and wrote another paper on it i know why i do it i want to know why you do it johnman you have the idea i am looking for and my dad likes number four [b]question number 2 what is the opposite sex factor or if you have a 914 is it easyer to pick up girls? |
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| effutuo101 |
May 2 2006, 08:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
I have owned mine for almost 7 years. Restoration was because:
There is no substitute I could read and understand the owners manual you don't see 1000 of them at the local car show ( unless it is WCC) each one is unique I could fit in it. I don't have to worry about people letting their kids loose with "chocolate and ice cream" in hand and getting crap on my interior, It is really fun to drive. Everybody gives you the thumbs up when they know what it is It is a conversation piece Where else can you get a 36 year old car that still out handles a car that costs 45K and has 6k worth of suspension? this is a test designed to provoke an emotional response. |
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| wannateener |
May 2 2006, 09:00 PM
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The Bombdiggity Master Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 14-September 04 From: sierra nevada/cali Member No.: 2,759 |
oops i posted as my dad sorry for the confusion
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| Poor-sche Lover |
May 2 2006, 09:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 25-November 05 From: SE Kansas Member No.: 5,190 |
1) The 914 is a Porsche! Enough said. You are guaranteed the privilege to pronounce it correctly. You join the ranks of all previous Porsche owners, from Steve McQueen to James Dean to that rich doctor across town.
2) It is one of the most affordable Porsches to obtain. Almost every other model's price range can only be described as astronomical. 3) It is one of the most unique sportscars ever manufactured. Whether it is its mid-engine layout, its "questionable" heritage, or its striking body lines, no other car compares. 4) The car is quite easy for the novice to understand. There are very few complicated linkages, adjustments, or anything to REALLY confound the newbie. Obviously, there will be questions. That's why this lovely forum is even here! But overall, it's not like THAT bad. An aside. . . .I just read how the 356 clutch system works. Wow. 5) As has already been stated, there is an intangible joy (that I have not experienced yet) that comes with driving a 914. It is that quiet chuckle when the guy can't find the engine. It is that pride that gets bruised when they ask if it's one of them thar Fiats. It is that look you get when they think you're pouring gas "directly" into your engine. You can't get that with a Camry. 6) It is one of the more versatile cars on the road. It can be a daily driver. It can be a show car. It can run LeMans. It can autocross. I don't know about off-roading, but we could try, right!? 7) It can be personalized any of thousands of different ways. I doubt, by now, any 914 is exactly like any other. We've engine mods, wheel combos, new bumpers, old bumpers, custom bumpers, interior mods, all of the amazing products that the club offers, etc. And they're all pretty interchangeable. That's what makes them worth it. |
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