New to the 914 world..., Any advice for an 18 year old kid just getting started? |
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New to the 914 world..., Any advice for an 18 year old kid just getting started? |
pacmariner |
Aug 18 2008, 02:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 18-August 08 From: Bainbridge Island, WA Member No.: 9,435 Region Association: None |
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] |
rufio0205 |
Aug 18 2008, 03:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 9-September 07 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 8,099 Region Association: South East States |
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] Here is some advice from an 18 year old who bought one at 17 and has only driven it for a week...and it has been a year... Look at one with someone who has experience with them. Look over the car really closely for rust. Drive the car, feel the transmission out. Inspect beneath the carpets for rusty floors. Inspect the trunk and battery area for rust. Don't be fooled by "pretty" paint jobs...IMHO the better the paint job the worse condition the rest of the car...Make sure you have ample time and money to spend and invest into the car. If you are looking for a DD make sure it is a legit DD...I thought mine could be a DD but to this day it is not....still. even after $4k into it... Don't be intimidated by this advice, take it and learn from my experience...Don't jump in unless you have resources, time patience, and a good base to start off of. Cheers, let us know how things go thomas |
turboman808 |
Aug 18 2008, 04:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
Here is some advice from an 18 year old who bought one at 17 and has only driven it for a week...and it has been a year... Look at one with someone who has experience with them. Look over the car really closely for rust. Drive the car, feel the transmission out. Inspect beneath the carpets for rusty floors. Inspect the trunk and battery area for rust. Don't be fooled by "pretty" paint jobs...IMHO the better the paint job the worse condition the rest of the car...Make sure you have ample time and money to spend and invest into the car. If you are looking for a DD make sure it is a legit DD...I thought mine could be a DD but to this day it is not....still. even after $4k into it... Don't be intimidated by this advice, take it and learn from my experience...Don't jump in unless you have resources, time patience, and a good base to start off of. Cheers, let us know how things go thomas Have to second that. I bought a triumph spitfire when I was 18 and had no money and didn't know anything about cars. I had to sell it and lose alot of money. 914 isn't nearly the money pit a spitfire is. Wait how much is that new transmission Chris? But just try and use common sense. Of course if we did that none of us would have these cars. |
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