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> 914-6 conversion or 911 Targa?, What would you do?
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post Feb 15 2007, 06:34 PM
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I've changed my mind almost every day, sometimes several times a day. One day I am doing a -6 conversion, the next I am selling and picking up an early 911 Targa.

I have about 5k in my 914. Add the $'s for a -6 conversion, 5 lug, fuchs and brakes, and I am about $15k out of pocket. I can pick up a decent 911T Targa for that.

I think both body styles are funky looking enough to make them look awesome. So looks are even. $'s are close enough to be even. 914 should have the performance, but the 911 should have the resale.

What would you do?

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post Feb 15 2007, 06:46 PM
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911 targas are NOISY!! The Cap'n has an SC targa for sale that I got to drive to & from GAF this last year. I drove down with the top off, and it was a LOT noisier than a 914, and drove home with the top on, and I swear it was even noisier. I've heard from 911 targa owners that they are noisy even with new seals, and everything adjusted correctly. They leak worse than a 914.
Just my .02, stay with building a /6. You'll be happier in the long run.
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post Feb 15 2007, 06:46 PM
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I kept looking for the right 914-6 and it never came. I thought about doing a big six conversion but when I added it up it never made sense. I wasn't even seriously looking for a 911 when my '81 911SC came along. It was a killer deal and when I do the math it made more sense to me than a conversion or a $25K 914-6.

Don't let any naysayers sway you. A 911 is fun to drive and can be driven very fast with some training. A 914 by comparison is easy to drive with little training.

I'm glad I have both cars even though sometimes it's tough devoting enough time to both.
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post Feb 15 2007, 06:48 PM
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To add to the above, I loved my 82 SC, but it wasn't a targa. To me, one of each (914 & 911-not targa) is the way to go.
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post Feb 15 2007, 07:18 PM
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Elebens are parts donors for conversions!
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post Feb 15 2007, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Feb 15 2007, 05:18 PM) *

Elebens are parts donors for conversions!

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post Feb 15 2007, 07:28 PM
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If it was me, without question it would be the 914 but thats me.
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post Feb 15 2007, 07:45 PM
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A lot of good opinions here. It may come down to flipping a coin.

Hey, guess what I just noticed? The skin color is L63K, willow green. That's the color of my 914! It must be a sign. So problem solved, keep the 914.

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post Feb 15 2007, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Feb 15 2007, 05:45 PM) *


Hey, guess what I just noticed? The skin color is L63K, willow green. That's the color of my 914! It must be a sign. So problem solved, keep the 914.

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post Feb 15 2007, 08:05 PM
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I'm sure I'll change my mind again. I need a life!
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post Feb 15 2007, 08:07 PM
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You could do a little of each.. Sell the 914, add $10k, and buy a completed /6 conversion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 15 2007, 08:39 PM
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My Dad had a 914 in the 70s/80s. He always wanted a '69 911E Targa. Maybe 3 years ago he bought a '71 911E Targa that had been imported from Germany (it has all of the German decals and the metric gauges). He really likes the 911 and its all he ever wanted, but now he's been thinking about 914s for commuter cars. He says that the cars both seem very similar for him. We don't AX, but just like the open air feel with the Porsche sound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

So anyways, I agree with Royce . . . a little of both is the best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 15 2007, 08:47 PM
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I KNOW I will get a early 911 as soon as I am done with my six....and buy a plane....One will be mine......one will be mine.....one will be mine
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post Feb 15 2007, 09:10 PM
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Go with the conversion.

In the end, you'll be happier.

The Targa 'Parts Donor' won't handle as well as a modified 914-6, nor be as quick (acceleration) without having spent the cost of a 914-6 conversion in suspension mods. Then there's performance mods (easiest is to swap in a much larger engine or rebuild [$$$$$]))... Best investment would be the 914 for fun factor. But if you're looking to get money out of either car in the longrun, a properly-done six conversion should fetch to close a 911 targa.
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post Feb 15 2007, 09:18 PM
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I am slightly leaning towards keeping the 914. I'm still not sure about the conversion though. The conversion parts are ridiculously expensive. The heat exchangers alone are almost as much as I paid for my entire car! Then the oil tank and lines? I am almost ready to sell my kidney too.
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post Feb 15 2007, 09:18 PM
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I have both 914-6 and 911 targa (which does not leak). Each has its role. The 911 is great for weekend trips cuz you can stash a cooler and whatnot in back, and rides a little softer. There is probably more windnoise than a 914 since the top is not fiberglass like a 914. But you can get hardtops for them on ebay. As for converting a 914 to -6, my guess is a lot of the time and money will go down the drain on resale, whereas with a early 911 you only pay for how much you use it up.
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post Feb 15 2007, 09:35 PM
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I've also had both, though my 911 targa was more than happy to leak (directly on your left thigh from the corner). I agree that the 911 rides smoother, and the small back seat area was helpful when my kids were small, but I eventually sold it and kept the 914-6. Now, as my hips and knees are getting older and not as happy to get out of the lowered 914-6, I'm reconsidering whether to get another targa or cabriolet.

Both are fun, but the 914 has been a lot more fun to drive in my opinion.
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post Feb 15 2007, 10:00 PM
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I have not driven my 914/6 yet, hopefully soon, I have driven 911's there very good also. my costs was $10,000 out the door expense so far, poorman's conversion project, so the question is which one will satisfy your driving needs, I choose 914/6, let ya know when I get it on the road, very soon too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 16 2007, 06:54 AM
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I have both....love both and won't give up either!...both of mine leak alittle but hey...the tops are always off! You'll find a targa noisier with the top off only at higher speeds as wind get's trapped in that big back window area. For me (and I've had 911 coupes also)...I love the targa for the open air (i had a cab also and I just don't like the looks of the entire softtop).
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post Feb 16 2007, 07:59 AM
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I completely understand where your head is regarding the conversion or the 911. I'm going to look at a conversion in 3 weeks (with the intention of picking up one complete vs having the work done). If the /6 isn't up to par, I will go with the "Project 911" and keep my 914 as the summer shopping cart.
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