New to the 914 world..., Any advice for an 18 year old kid just getting started? Options

[pacmariner]

Hello all, I'm brand new to the magical world of the 914. I've always been a fan of them, and it APPEARS my dream is about to come true. I've found one locally, and am going to look at it in a few days. Its a 1975 1.8. I'm not a motor head, and was hoping to get some advice on what to look out for, or for signs of danger...

I look forward to getting to know people...

Thanks,

Kyle[i]

[Justinp71]

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In addition to all of the above mentioned rust areas, also check below the headlights, I think the headlights have to be up to see the area below it. I used to think mine was rust free until I spoted some there, but its not a crucial area.

If its reasonably rust free, then check to see if the car has everything and the engine and trans feel smooth. Im not sure how good it works on the 914's but I heard that you can put a dollar bill at the exhaust and if the valves are bad, in the engine, the dollar bill will get sucked in. (buyer used this once on a old truck I had and the dollar bill actually went into the tailpipe with the motor running)

Some of the weather stripping can also be expensive, so keep that in mind aswell. But the good thing is you can buy almost any of the original parts for these cars... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Oh and incase your wondering you can backdate your bumpers... (I did)

Good Luck!