What are they like?

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What are they like?

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So I'm looking at jumping on the 914 bandwagen, but am just not sure. I always look for light, responsive, chuckable cars (which is at I have my 911 doing). Doesn't have to be fast, nippy is good enough. So I'm wondering if this is what to expect from a 914.

What are your 914s like?

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Think big go-kart. :)

Seriously, they are just like a big go-kart. So so chuckable into corners. You're welcome to come over to mine anytime and have a test drive on these local Welsh roads if you like.
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Well i've had both. The 914 is just a little pocket rocket. Your sitting very low so it feels very quick and pointy...as has been said quite kart like. Its makes the 911 feel very grown up and saphisticated.
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They are great fun. I love driving mine - as above very go kart like.

Get one!!
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Yep, as said above.

With even a std 4 they are great fun and very nimble. Anything above 150hp and they will leave almost anything on a twisty road. Over 200hp and they are frankly hilarious, and you have to be a bit careful, because you get round corners quicker than is decent.

I would offer you a ride in mine but I have not finished running in the new 3.0 engine yet, so it is not representative! But the old engine was rude, and went like greased weasel poo!

I would definitely get one if it is on your bucket list, you won't look back!
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moggy wrote:You're welcome to come over to mine anytime and have a test drive on these local Welsh roads if you like.
Hello Bud. Might be sooner than you think :wink:
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yoda wrote:
moggy wrote:You're welcome to come over to mine anytime and have a test drive on these local Welsh roads if you like.
Hello Bud. Might be sooner than you think :wink:
Good point, are you joining the great south to north wales-ganza?
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Don't know anything about it... tell me more!! :)
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