I've owned several 914's, including a '71 & '74 914-4; and 2 '70, 914-6's.
A '74 2.0 is a good choice, but remember, that '74 car is now 32 years old.
Depending upon how many miles are on it, and what kind of maintenance it's
received, there are still questions about whether it's going to make a
reliable "everyday driver". A good "garage queen" or weekend toy...sure.
A good everyday driver would be a 2000-2003 Boxster or Boxster-S. Sure,
they're going to cost more $$...but you can find some very good buys out
there with surprisingly low mileage. They're fun to drive, and have
creature comforts that 914's could only dream of.
No matter what...have a knowledgeable Porsche shop inspect any used car
prior to purchase, unless you happen upon a Porsche Certified used Boxster
from a dealer. They have 2 year, 100,000 mi warranties.
Good hunting!
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I'd like to get some feedback on the 914. I've done some research and it looks like a 73+ models with the improved transmission are preferred. Is there much of a difference among the 1.7, 1.8, 2.0 engines in terms of gas mileage, durability & performance? There's a really nice 74 914 2.0 I'll be looking at locally. I won't be going to the track or shows and I usually drive in the slow lane so whiplash speed is not at the top of the list. I just want a nice, fun, economical daily driver. I've been far too practical for far too long so now it's time to enjoy my mid-life crisis as I attempt to relive my childhood.
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