914 Commuter...Good Idea / Bad Idea?
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I was thinking of getting a 914 as a commuter car for work and school, but I don't know which year to get. I would like to have a 2.0 litre engine but I'm not sure if this is the way to go. I currently have an '83 944 that I do all the maintenance on, so working on it shouldn't be a problem. I'm looking for something that is economical as well as fun to drive. If it breaks down, I still have my 944 untill I get it back up.
Things I would like to know are...
1) How are they on mileage?
2) How difficult are they to work on?
3) How reliable are they?
4) What are the best / worst years?
5) What is a fair price range?
Feel free to add any other suggestions or comments.
Thanks,
Joe
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'83 944
Things I would like to know are...
1) How are they on mileage?
2) How difficult are they to work on?
3) How reliable are they?
4) What are the best / worst years?
5) What is a fair price range?
Feel free to add any other suggestions or comments.
Thanks,
Joe
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'83 944
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I believe the average gas mileage is in the high 20's maybe a tad bit more.
easy to work on, the hardest thing is leaning over into the engine compartment for tuneups. you might be under the car which is not a problem as long as you have a good jack and stands.
no less reliable than your 944...it all depends on the previous owner and how well they took care of it. if they half-@ssed the repairs and maintenance, then it'll be more work for you.
'73 2.0 are most popular in california for a few reasons....no smog, and better performance due to being lighter than the later year cars...'74 would be a close second.
4000 to 5000 should get a real nice car.
they can be found cheaper, but they normally need more work.
as for a daily driver, sure no reason why not, many 914 owners drive thier cars everyday, good luck, and welcome to teenerville
easy to work on, the hardest thing is leaning over into the engine compartment for tuneups. you might be under the car which is not a problem as long as you have a good jack and stands.
no less reliable than your 944...it all depends on the previous owner and how well they took care of it. if they half-@ssed the repairs and maintenance, then it'll be more work for you.
'73 2.0 are most popular in california for a few reasons....no smog, and better performance due to being lighter than the later year cars...'74 would be a close second.
4000 to 5000 should get a real nice car.
they can be found cheaper, but they normally need more work.
as for a daily driver, sure no reason why not, many 914 owners drive thier cars everyday, good luck, and welcome to teenerville
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I drive my 914 every day, rain or shine. And it's fun too. I think it's pretty easy to work on, because it's all ever so simple. And because of everyone on this forum has knowledge of the 914.