Why aren't 914's worth more $$$? Options

[74porsche914]

Just been wondering why 914's aren't worth more moolah. In my opinion there a lot more practical then british sport cars and other sports cars from the period. Is it because there always in the shadow of the 911? Really I'm grateful there affordable or I would not own one!

[dgw]

" the PCA 911 crowd still mostly looks askance at us"

This is bullshit and its time for folks on this forum to put this one in the dustbin.

[davesprinkle]

" the PCA 911 crowd still mostly looks askance at us"

This is bullshit and its time for folks on this forum to put this one in the dustbin.

I can't speak for the legitimacy of the alleged PCA bias against 914s, but Heckmann-Thiemann service in Portland, OR wouldn't put a wrench on my car. "We don't work on 914s," the guy said. When I pointed out that it had the same suspension as the long-nose 911 on one side of it and the same engine as the bus on the other side, he asked me to leave.

First time I'd ever seen first-hand evidence of the rumored anti-914 prejudice. Surprised the hell out of me.

The BMW shop down the road had no such reservations, though...

[rjames]

" the PCA 911 crowd still mostly looks askance at us"

This is bullshit and its time for folks on this forum to put this one in the dustbin.

I can't speak for the legitimacy of the alleged PCA bias against 914s, but Heckmann-Thiemann service in Portland, OR wouldn't put a wrench on my car. "We don't work on 914s," the guy said. When I pointed out that it had the same suspension as the long-nose 911 on one side of it and the same engine as the bus on the other side, he asked me to leave.

First time I'd ever seen first-hand evidence of the rumored anti-914 prejudice. Surprised the hell out of me.

The BMW shop down the road had no such reservations, though...

Before realizing I could do most if not all of the work on my 914 myself, I also heard the "We don't work on these cars" from both a privately owned Porsche garage and a VW dealership. The work I had requested was simply to check the fuel pressure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I used to like the look of the Miatas, that is until they were as common as Camrys. At 6'2" I can't even fit into one unless I want to position my kneecaps somewhere near my molars. In my 914 I have to move the seat up a notch and my head still clears the roof by a couple of inches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)