OT - not a Porsche, but really lovely Options

[Gustl]

I always loved the Karmann Ghia (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)

here's one on eBay

[kafermeister]

QUOTE (anthony @ Feb 6 2005, 08:28 PM)

I don't understand the Ghia market. To me they seem way over priced compared to equivalent 914s. IMO, the 914 is twenty times the car the Ghia will ever be (besides John's work of art there). Don't get me wrong. I've always liked Ghias. But it's just a rebodied bug with a small engine and crappy handling. In comparison, 914-4s should be selling for twice as much.

Indeed overpriced. The VW crowd is a different bread. For me what gives the Ghia appeal is the sleek look on a Beetle budget.

I agree with all your points eccept handling. Of course, they're no 914 in the handling department. Not by a stretch, but they (Beetles and Ghias) do take suspension upgrades very well. I was running arround in mine during the mid 80s and it would out handle most of the junk arround here with nothing more than a pair of cheap gas front shocks.

I'm still into VWs (see my avitar). I plan on either fixing my Ghia or finding another one someday. ...but not until after the 914 is is on the road of course. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

R