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Yeah, a 911 is much more money upfront, and a fair amount for upkeep. I know upfront on a 914 is much less, and it seems that keeping it running well is cheaper as well. I have run accross a few restored 914's that looked pretty robust...of course they are up in the $6K-$8K range. But for an equivalent condition 911, I'm looking at nearly twice that (except for middle year '74-'77 2.7L cars which have their own "issues"...but then again every year has some interesting "features".)
My other option is to buy the car of my youth that I loved...a '67 Bug. But always having lusted after 914's, if the maintenance costs for a well-sorted 914 are not much more than a Bug (and significantly less than a 911), it seems like it might be a good solution that will make all parties happy (ie the wife-unit).
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