912 vs. 944 Turbo vs. 930? Your input sought?, Contemplating another option-away from -6; your thoughts? Options

[R8CERX]

So…I am contemplating the next purchase… not in a rush.. the right deal at the right time…. heck…I may even go for a 1974 GTV Alfa Romeo--a whole different story!

I love the following three models:

All 912 coupe models (Ideally, Red, Silver, light blue, or the weird mustard color)
The 1989 930 (turbo) (Ideally Silver, Red, black)
The 1989 944 Turbo (S) (Ideally Red, Silver, Yellow)

Of course, they are all in different price ranges… so my interest is to get one of the above for fun, daily/weekend driver/ semi restored (I dont want to work on the cars too much aside from regular maintenance or basic work) and I do believe the wife will want to drive it more than the -6.

As I know how critical this group is, I would love to hear the pros/cons on the above models.

I pretty much have my mind made up, but want to check with the peanut gallery to see if I am in the right path… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If you are aware of a car for sale within the above types, I welcome also the lead--PM me or email me.

[tumamilhem]

I feel if you already have a 914, don't bother with the 912. Their value is a bit above the 914 due to it being "all" Porsche (not our beloved "bastard" 914 with an identity crisis). It's same power but 914 handles better and more fun to drive. And if you want to jack it up the 914 is easier and more fun to drive still. Unless you really like the 911 F model body (personally, the F model is my favorite 911 followed by the G model) and prefer the more conservative 4 cylinder engine. I also agree for the money, go for a large 914-6 conversion done WELL (not molested and goofed up like some we see). Unless you want something totally different from another 914 (though power and performance will vary greatly), which I can understand either way.

The 930 I've never driven. But have always wanted to. For me, it would be a money thing. Which I don't have. Which is why I first got into 914s. It was the only Porsche I could afford. BUT, if you are like some people I know where money is just print on paper and cost/maintenance was not a factor, I'd go 930. Release the beast.

Personally, I would love to have an early 911S. Late 60's - early/mid 70's.

PS - vintage Alfas are so cool.