Which vintage porsche has the most reliable mechanical structure once fully fixed?
I need to know which years in the 911, 914 or 912 models are the best all around car to have if you want to drive it often. Factor rarity of parts, common problems, horsepower etc. A: Most reliable and cost effective to fix? I would say the 914 because it shares more common parts with VW’s of the same era. The engine being the main shared part though there were some differences. 914 parts are actually pretty easy to find (try http://www.pelicanparts.com and http://www.autoatlanta.com). Stay away from the early tailshift trannies if you can (70 – mid 73). The later sideshift transmissions are easier to adjust and maintain. Watch out for 914 rust primarily in the “Hell hole” under the battery tray. Poorly maintained batteries leak acid down the frame and over time will rust through the frame and firewall and eventually into the longitudinal which allows the car to sag in the middle. If the doors don’t shut cleanly on a 914, it’s a sign that the longs are shot. Also check under the carpet
