[BKOMAR]

It has been interesting following this thread through its entirety... I have both... a 911 and (now 6) 914s. I thoroughly enjoy driving them. I also drive a Saab 900 turbo which I am also as zealous about my brand loyalty. The last few PCA club meetings I went to, I was driving what amounted to the least valuable (monetarily) Porsche in the bunch....the 914. Yet, it was the one that got the most attention and oohs and ahhs because they realized that Porsches are a rare bird in our parts... 914s are even rarer to see on the road. To get to the basis of this thread... I am excited to see ANY porsche on the road and will wave at anyone. I have been known to pull over just to converse with a fellow Porsche owner, especially 914 guys. I have made some great friendships in doing so. I honestly think that those that have not driven a 914 should not judge. I choose to drive any of my currently running 914s over the 911 when it comes to ride compliance and sheer fun. In proper tune... a 914 is not slow by any means and I have beat many a car with much more HP at the autocross (to their astonishment) in a bone STOCK 914 2.0L. Tell me you wouldnt want to drive one of those stripped out racing Lotus' Exige's over an Esprit... That is a similar comparison between a 914 and a 911. 914=light/ purposeful/ spartan... 911/ heavier/ luxurious/ powerful. Take them for what they are... completely different animals. Of course I havent even mentioned the Cayenne, 944, 928 bunch. Same deal... different purposes and niches... Porsche nonetheless. My 2 cents.....