I hate air-cpoleds and inflated 924's (mini rant inside regarding 986's)

[Era Vulgaris]

I just bought my first Boxster last month, but I've been into air-cooled cars for a while before that, and I've owned a couple 914's over the years. What the OP said is EXACTLY what almost every 914 owner has been saying for decades until about 2 years ago when they finally started getting recognized. Go over to 914world.com and you'll find thread and after thread of how under appreciated the 914 is. About how it's a better car than its contemporary 911. About how it always gets crapped on by automotive journalists. And how if it had been given the engine that its contemporary 911 had, it would've outperformed Porsche's "favorite son" due to better handling and balance. Sound familiar?

And you know what, I miss the days when the 914 was under appreciated, because I love them! My first one I sold for $5k a while back. My 2nd one I sold for $15k two years ago. They're getting beyond what I'm willing to spend on a toy now for a decent one, which is what led me to the Boxster. Enjoy the low prices and under appreciated status while it lasts! People in the know are aware these are great cars. Who cares what anyone else thinks!

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by Era Vulgaris

And how if it had been given the engine that its contemporary 911 had, it would've outperformed Porsche's "favorite son" due to better handling and balance. Sound familiar?

The 914-6 would like to have a word with you.

[Era Vulgaris]

Originally Posted by Deserion

The 914-6 would like to have a word with you.

The 70-72 914-6 had the 2.0 from the '69 911T. In the 70 model year when the 914-6 was introduced, the same year 911T became a 2.2 so that even the least powerful 911 still had more power than the most powerful 914.
Again, no version of the 914 had the same engine as it's contemporary 911. It was kept a few tenths of a liter smaller, and that tradition continued with the Boxster.
There's a reason that a large number of 914 owners regard the Boxster as the modern 914

[Blackcloud]

The Boxster will get it's due in due time. As for the large 401K comment...all I can say is invest as much as you are allowed and don't touch it. When you get older you will be surprized at how much you have. Then buy what you want.