Just bought a Boxster 2000 S

[Perfectlap]

Welcome.

My only experience with 914's was seeing them at nearly every PCA autocross. Unfortunately not in a good way. I'd say it was 50/50 odds that one would break down during a session, causing a long delay, pile up of cars queing up, and probably spilling some slippery juice on the course. Left me with the impression that Porsche's evolved because owners needed durability.

[thomasotten]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Welcome.

My only experience with 914's was seeing them at nearly every PCA autocross. Unfortunately not in a good way. I'd say it was 50/50 odds that one would break down during a session, causing a long delay, pile up of cars queing up, and probably spilling some slippery juice on the course. Left me with the impression that Porsche's evolved because owners needed durability.

Sounds like a real clunker! :-)

It's OK, the 914 suffered from poor ownership and a thin margin of profitability from the Porsche/VW venture. But... they are actually a pretty reliable car for the era. Compared to the Boxster, they do have more interior space. And, oddly enough, the 914 gets more attention than most modern Porsches. You just don't see them everyday. Mine is in very good condition, and people really like it at car shows, gas stations, etc.