1974 Porsche 914 review from North America
"A jewel in the rough!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The bearings on all four wheels needed replacing.
The passenger side back caliper leaks.
The Targa top and side seals need replacing.
The drip tray was missing, hence I needed to rebuild the distributor, because of corrosion.
Passenger seat and back pad need replacing.
General comments?
I love my little car.
Exceptional handling. (this is from a former Mazda rx7 owner)
Much roomier than it looks.
The car still does around 135mph!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Mazda rz-7 Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2004 |