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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 19-April 11 From: Aberdeen/Ellensburg Member No.: 12,957 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Hello, I'm 20 years old and I live in Ellensburg, Washington and I have recently come across a 1975, 1800cc 914 for sale and I had a few questions for the 914 pros on this site.
1. Would one of these cars be manageable for a 20 year college student? 2. What are some common problems with the 914's? 3. Before buying the car, what questions should I ask the owner? 4. If I buy the 914 and I have problems with it how easy is it to find mechanics who work on them? I have been a Porsche fan since I was 10 years old. When I was 1 my mom traded in a black 924 Turbo (because it could not fit a child seat in the back) for a '91 VW Cabriolet. She passed on the love of Porsche's on to me and it would be a dream come true to have a Porsche while in college. I will include the link to the 914, thank you very much for trying to help me acquire my first Porsche. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2329570596.html |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,858 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Well it also depends upon how much driving you are planning to do. If the car is recently rebuilt with good tires, shocks, brakes, etc., OK. But before you even go there you need to have someone with 914 experience go over the car to look for the death of all 914's...rust. It is fairly common, unfortunately, for owners to cover up rust with all kinds of stuff just to sell a car.
I love 914's and my budget is likely a little better than a college student's, but I still spent the time to check out the car I bought to minimize the surprises (I still expect to find some rust). This site is one of the best sites around for information and assistance. Take a ton of pictures and post them on here and you will get all kinds of feedback; some focused and specific some just general. All of it should help you decide if this little car is the car for you. Best wishes, and OH, don't let anything distract you from your education. Once you have earned your degree(s) you can always buy cars. |
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