New 914
05-06-2006, 11:29 AM
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New 914
Since my first car, which I still have after 35 years, isn't being made anymore, I got a new version of the next best thing, though it isn't from Germany...amazing how similiar it is...
05-10-2006, 03:27 PM
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The wife has been drooling for an Elise for a long time. But the house comes first, so we agreed to get a 914 in the meantime, then turn it into a race car after the Elise comes...I can't WAIT 
Getting in and out of the Elise, for me, is a different story hehehe
Getting in and out of the Elise, for me, is a different story hehehe
05-11-2006, 02:44 PM
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It is easier to get in and out of the 914 however- it's about as tough as climbing over the roll cage on the spec Miata, but I guess that's part of the allure. The high sill however keeps the structure pretty damned stiff!
05-11-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Seric
The wife has been drooling for an Elise for a long time. But the house comes first, so we agreed to get a 914 in the meantime, then turn it into a race car after the Elise comes...I can't WAIT
Getting in and out of the Elise, for me, is a different story hehehe
Getting in and out of the Elise, for me, is a different story hehehe
05-27-2006, 02:42 AM
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New 914?
Boxster. Not as fun, too heavy and refined, but think about it-
No roof, mid engine 2 seater, front and rear trunks, less power and less expensive that a 911.
I think that the relationship is there.
Enjoy your Lotus, I've driven one, it's a blast.
That's a Toyota motor, isn't it?
Good engine, we all know that they last forever.
Boxster. Not as fun, too heavy and refined, but think about it-
No roof, mid engine 2 seater, front and rear trunks, less power and less expensive that a 911.
I think that the relationship is there.
Enjoy your Lotus, I've driven one, it's a blast.
That's a Toyota motor, isn't it?
Good engine, we all know that they last forever.