The 914 - The Boxster of the '70s - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jmatta · 03-24-2009, 03:44 PM

My first Porsche was a 1974 914 SE (black/yellow); guess I'm showing my age. My older brother had a tangerine '69 911 S which was the ultimate to me, but I couldn't afford one, hence the 914. Yeah, the car was underpowered with the 2.0 liter four, but it was a great handler and a blast to drive.

Since that time, I've owned more 911's of various generation (including turbos)and currently own a modified '73 (sold a tricked out RS America for this one). I agree, the feel of the early cars is very difficult to replicate, but I also thoroughly enjoy driving the Box S.

pbanders · 03-25-2009, 07:31 AM

I have both a Boxster and a 914, which you can see at:

http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders

The two cars make for an interesting comparison. In day-to-day driving, I vastly prefer the Boxster. Modern cars offer much better driveability, performance, features, and safety. However, from time to time I crave the more visceral experience of driving a 914 or an early 911. The connection with the road is direct, the experience is immediate.

Samson · 03-25-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pbanders

I have both a Boxster and a 914, which you can see at:

http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders

Nice! I've yet to drive any Porsche older than, well, my '01. I'd really like to give a 914 a shot.

Sputter · 03-25-2009, 08:06 AM

The "bumblebee" scheme is the nicest colour combo, ever.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmatta

My first Porsche was a 1974 914 SE (black/yellow); guess I'm showing my age. My older brother had a tangerine '69 911 S which was the ultimate to me, but I couldn't afford one, hence the 914. Yeah, the car was underpowered with the 2.0 liter four, but it was a great handler and a blast to drive.

Since that time, I've owned more 911's of various generation (including turbos)and currently own a modified '73 (sold a tricked out RS America for this one). I agree, the feel of the early cars is very difficult to replicate, but I also thoroughly enjoy driving the Box S.

jmatta · 03-25-2009, 09:49 AM

pbanders...very nice looking 914. I'm glad to see survivors out there, as so many were just trashed.

My nephew had a '73 1.8 that had an immaculate interior, but the exterior was tired and needed work that he couldn't afford to do as a college student. I worked with him getting the car mechanically sound, but he ended up selling to someone who wanted to take on the additional work.