In spite of the contempt
>with which the 914 was (is) regarded by most Porsche aficionados
the car is
>an excellent handling machine and a delight to drive.
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Still good even by today's standards.
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The volkswagen engine
>really means that it is also affordable to own and maintain.
Trading
>prestige for affordability can be most rewarding.
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For sure.
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I have often regretted
>having sold my 914 and when I see one passing on the road I
frequently have
>an irrational urge to buy one again
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My 914-6 got rolled up into a ball at Road Atlanta's turn one,
^(( but fortunately no injuries. :^)) The 914 2.0 was sold to buy a
(gasp) Bricklin. :^))
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(alas, I own to many time and money
>consuming machines already!)
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Tell me about it! I have a neighbor who has his original '73 2.0. He
let's me get my fix every so often.
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While I don't have any experience racing 914's
>I can imagine that it would be a blast!
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Tedious, actually. They have way more traction than power. Finesse
is everything.
GM
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>Drew (aka Andrew)
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