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!

[DBCooper]

Pat, why so dour? Can I make an observation? You're assuming that an important reason to own one of these cars is appreciation, with a bonus of some polite late afternoon pleasure driving ("oh my, not too fast now, dear") with the wife. I point out, once again, that there are other better reasons to own a car. I don't WANT an MGA, no matter what the ROI. Nor a 356 or gold bullion, for that matter. I own a 914 for fun, and no other reason. And quite frankly I'd consider any car restricted to 165 tires to be too boring for consideration, and an upgrade to 185's is way short of a walk on the wild side.

If you don't understand the idea of a Subaru motor ("why?") I can explain. It's exciting. Some people like to ride screaming roller coasters. Other people prefer polite conversation in front of the TV. When I want to blow off some steam, get a few thrills, your car wouldn't deliver. Mine does. The best ROI I've ever found. Well, short of roller coasters.

And once again I say that the resale value of 914's is NOT low, it's exactly what people, buyers and sellers, have agreed that it should be. You bought it for not much so why do you complain when you sell it for not much? If you didn't have any fun in between that may be a terrible deal, but if you had fun it was excellent, and the more fun the better the deal. So what's the problem? Stop polishing the thing all day and go have some fun!


Edit: Let me point out one other thing, Pat. You say "These are just a few of the irreversible changes that will destroy collectability of the 914." That's not true. It may affect the collectability of THAT 914, but not 914's a whole. If anything someone taking a car out of the collector's market will increase the value of all remaining cars. Right? So I've done you a favor and increased the value of your car, meaning I deserve a little thanks, don't you think? A little 'keep up the good work'?

Edit #2: You're also assuming that a Subaru motor is an irreversible modification. It's not. The only metal removed from the car is to add the radiator, and putting that back to original is LESS work than typical 914 rust repair. Rust repair that will also diminish originality. My car could be put back to stock quite easily, but who wants that? That's crazy talk.


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