Have been looking at the Cayman - first time I've ever considered buying a
new car.  That started me thinking about other possibilities.

I have not kept abrest of Porsche's products for a long time now, so am
looking for suggestions.

I drove a 914 for many years, and in many forms.  In it's final few years it
was supercharged and downright fast.  I am looking for similar power and
handling.  I will drive it hard, in all kinds of conditions, and will most
likely own it for 10 plus years.  Also need reasonable cargo space, because
it will be my main mode of transportation.

Considered:

Install large displacement 6 in the 914, which I still have but which hasn't
run in years - very do-able - probably $15,000-20,000.
Advantages - very light for excellent power/weight ratio, handles very well
(for its vintage), fits me well, lots of trunk space
Disadvantages - heater - hard to get power to the ground on wet roads (I
live in Oregon)

Used Carerra 4
Advantages - 4 wheel drive to allow more use of the available power - ??
Disadvantages - don't know, is it reliable? - other things to consider?

I have been thinking for a long time that I would want my next car to be 4
wheel drive (AWD - whatever you want to call it) because of the issue of
being able to utilize the power under less than perfect conditions.  Have
considered that I may modify that stand, but it remains a preference.

Any other suggestions?