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914 2.0 and it was a blast
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It was the 914 2.0 and it was a blast to drive, and it felt almost impossible to flip
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BMW is probably the closest but even the M3 doesn't really "look the part" (IMO).
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And yes, I'm still not convinced the road car really needed to go water-cooled.
That's funny, calling a 911 a family car
I purchased Porsche's first mid engine car in 1973 which was also my first Porsche. It was the 914 2.0 and it was a blast to drive, and it felt almost impossible to flip
I have not had the pleasure of driving the new Cayman, but the sales people at Auto Gallery tell me it is better than the 911
Hey... I need my justification to buy a 911 and get approval from the wife! "Family Car" goes very well.
My local dealer gave me the new 2014 Cayman S w/ PDK for a weekend last year. It was a blast to drive! Took it to the twisties and put in few hundred miles on it. Also drove a bunch of 911s, Boxster and the new Cayman S on track (Porsche's invitation). I loved the Cayman's handling better than the 991. You toss that thing on the corners and it hugs and turns like anything. The 991 felt a bit heavier for me on the track. The Panamera GTS was a different animal on the track!
Cheers,
-K
I've been saying the same thing for years. I have 2 boys and the rear seats was the main reason why I started looking into 911s. I use my car as a DD, track car, and weekend cruiser and it does a great job at all 3. I think the Vette would have a slightly larger market if they add 2 little seats.
BMW is probably the closest but even the M3 doesn't really "look the part" (IMO).
The new Camaro Z28 is getting closer but it is still a Camaro. It feels like you are sitting in a tank since it doesn't have the great visibility of the 911.
I don't have kids but I have lots of "stuff" and when I want to take it with me it all gets tossed in those little back seats. Groceries, pets, jackets, picnic basket, that irresistable thing I just had to buy, etc. etc. The 911 is just simply unique...the design worked then and it works now. I only wished they had lightened up on all the electronics...I would have been just as happy with mechanical seats and manually adjustable mirrors and mechanically rolled up windows. And yes, I'm still not convinced the road car really needed to go water-cooled. The cheapest horsepower is still weight. But all these reservations aside, I do love driving my 996.
Since my 996 is in the shop, a buddy was kind enough to lend me his mid-engine Porsche so we're not down to a single car (the Corvette is summering in the mountains)...
It's not QUITE as fast as the 996, but man is it fun to drive flat-out.
How are 914 values fairing lately? There is a nice looking 914 for sale near me... might be a fun little car to have. Might even become collectable one day
I love my 914. Values are increasing, and it's very hard to find good 914s. Post some pix and details, and i'll be glad to give an opinion of that car.
Finding a 914 that doesn't have rust in the problem areas (battery tray) or a rotten trunk is getting harder. The one in the photo is one of the most solid 914's I've seen. The paint on the rear deck is shot (it's got rust under the paint in several spots), but the body is solid and straight. If my buddy put $10K into a good paint job, a new dash, and a few items in the cabin, it could be a $20K car...but I don't think it'll ever happen.
I ragged the hell out of that car for several hours yesterday...by the time I got back home, it was smoky, stinky, the brakes had boiled, and I had a grin on my face that ONLY comes from an awesome drive in a good car.
