[ebarone968]

What is everyone's opinion on the 914 ? Good, bad, or ugly.....

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[flash]

yes



love that it's a targa



hate the lack of trunk space



i like the rear, except for the fender arch line that prevents really wide tires



i don't like the stock front, but the slopnose kit is decent



i hate that the passenger seat doesn't move



the car feels quick and nimble in any form, but the 2.0 really scoots. not a big fan of the 6. they didn't quite get that right.



how's that?

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[Monstrous4Banger]

Like em. Hard to find one not rusted out. Lots of customisation choices. Seen some pretty sick body kits for em. Met a guy that threw a Subaru WRX motor in one.....yep like em. Not as much as 944's and 968 though.

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[Chris Vais]

I gave the 2.0 L 914s a serious look before I bought the 944 that preceded the 968 I have now. The 2.0L cars were fun to drive and with a little suspension were great handling cars. Body style to my eye was a bit quirky, but it grows on you. I didn't by one because I couldn't find one that hadn't been run into the ground or that had rust issues. I drove the 914-6 as well and I found that car to be a little rough around the edges. The 914-6s, when new, were not sufficiently cheaper than a 911T, and not nearly as nice a car, so they were not a big seller. That said there isn't anything else in the world like a mid-engined car. If you have never driven a Boxster or a Caymen, go try one and you'll see what I mean.



I'd still consider buying one if it were a sound car car and use as a commuter car, can't beat the gas mileage either.

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[Cloud9...68]

Neat design, can be made to be very quick, especially in the twisties, but imho, if there were a picture next to the word "homely" in the dictionary, the 914 would occupy that space.

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[lbpesq]

At 6'2", I found the 914 to lack sufficient leg room because the seat couldn't go back enough. Other than that, I've always liked this mid-engined Volkswagen/Porsche.



Bill

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[Rap]

The friend I purchased my 968 from has for the last year been stripping his 914 down to replace all the rusted steel.

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[tamathumper]

I think they're uglier than a bag of smashed a55h0l3s... Oops, I was typing with "Candid Lock" on.



Let's try that again,... while I appreciate their nimble nature and retro styling, their overall appearance is perhaps not entirely to my liking.

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[robadams56]

Love em.....would like to try out a 914-6 someday. They were such a departure from the 911 in styling a lot of people found them difficult to love. It didn't help that the base engine was a VW.



I think the stying is very european and I really like the low/wide stance.

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[Rap]

Tama I think everyone appreciates your honest sincerity. Wish I could learn how to do that. Sugar coating has never been my strong suit!

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[DaveN]

Tama, I agree with your Caps Lock issue. That being said I have never driven one so, like Paris Hilton, the body may be a bag of ****** but the ride might be ok <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Langley968]

Have my on one locally but just don't have the space for another car (yet...). My son and I would like it as a track car.

Don't mind the look at all...

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[DaveN]

An NSX to a 914? That just doesn't seem right <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/huh.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Langley968]

   



This 914 with a Slant Nose kit is for sale locally on C.L.

That is one nice looking 914!

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[ebarone968]

I found a nice clean, no rust original car for sale in my area. I want to take it for at least a test drive. I have always been curious about them. I'm not to sure about value but the owner is asking around 6000.

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[DaveN]

I must admit the slant nose kit makes it a much nicer looking car.

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[tamathumper]

Agreed, slant nose is better.

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