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Dilemma, Should the 914 go? |
poohsan |
Aug 6 2006, 09:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409 |
Here's the dilemma.
I can’t have 4 cars around the house. Should the 914 go? It will be replaced by a 1981 911 Targa. Back story: I wanted a Porsche. I considered what I wanted in a fun to drive car; cost to purchase, ease to work on, room it would take up around the house, and lastly if the wife would like it and let me keep it. So I decided on a 914. Found one took it home and have been driving it and loving it everyday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) How the dilemma started: 1. After I picked up the 914, I started looking for a 911 parts car for the engine, and suspension, all to go into the 914. 2. Wife was not so hot on the 914 for the following reasons: a. Does not have big round eyes (headlights). b. Too small. c. Too noisy. d. Too messy e. Thinks the 911 is more cute because it has big eyes like Herbie the love bug. 3. I found a really good 911 Targa that is a keeper / daily driver for the price of a parts car. The deal is too good to pass up. What is everyone’s take on this? IMO I think the 914 is better looking than the 911. But the 911 does not need any work as it sits and the 914… well it’s a drivable work in progress. |
JoeSharp |
Aug 6 2006, 09:26 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Buy It. It's a perfect parts car for your 914.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe |
Joe Bob |
Aug 6 2006, 09:26 PM
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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 |
Sell the wife.....get rid of one of the "other" cars.......rent a storage unit or send it out to get it running.....
I like SCs....not too fond of targas though.....but they can be very easily converted to a cabriolet. Or parted out and used as a donor for your 914/6 conversion. |
grasshopper |
Aug 6 2006, 09:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
I dont really want to put the 914 down, because I live and breath 914's..but use this question as a base. "Do I want to work on sports cars, or drive them??"
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Brando |
Aug 6 2006, 09:28 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Use the targa as a parts car and throw the rest of your time/money into making the 914 a better driver. You can never be dissappointed by a 914-6. That targa however... Sure 911s are cute, and ... cute, but do you want a car that you drive because it's "cute" or a 914 because it handles better, has a better power:weight ratio and will keep you smiling for many miles to come?
Especially if the 914 is in better physical condition. If you are having restoration work done on a rotting 911 chassis, might as well hand your bank account over to the body shop. |
poohsan |
Aug 6 2006, 09:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409 |
I dont really want to put the 914 down, because I live and breath 914's..but use this question as a base. "Do I want to work on sports cars, or drive them??" Very good point. My first desire is to drive a sports car. My second is to work on a sports car. But my life is already filled with projects, so the car will always take a back seat. So a drivable sports car which is ready to go is preferable. |
markb |
Aug 7 2006, 12:09 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Buy the 911. Have a *real* hard time selling the 914. After a while, after the wife starts driving the 911 around, you have an excuse to have both. One for her, one for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Michael N |
Aug 7 2006, 01:05 AM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
Too much body flex in a 911 Targa. I would only buy if you are planning a conversion for the 914 and needed the engine. I had a '82 SC Targa and sold it for a /6 and could not be happier. The 911 SC is a great car but I'd never buy a 911 Targa again. If you must buy a 911 skip the targa.
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swl |
Aug 7 2006, 06:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Buy the 911. Have a *real* hard time selling the 914. After a while, after the wife starts driving the 911 around, you have an excuse to have both. One for her, one for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Beauty! Happy wife + a project car. Any wife who is pressuring you to buy a Porsche is definitely worth keeping happy. Besides - the Targa has more possibilities when watching the submarine races! |
BMartin914 |
Aug 7 2006, 07:34 AM
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If you are making your automotive-buying decisions based upon which car your wife thinks is "cuter" - something is wrong.
Let her do what she does and you make the decision, based on *relevant* factors... |
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