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Cuda911
post May 28 2014, 03:33 AM
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New poster here, but far from new in terms of reading the forums on this site. I am an avid participant on Rennlist, and the Rennie guys highly recommend the 914world folks. Isn't this great? Our love of Porsches overshadows any competition between web sites. I have an '03 911 (ok a 996), and an "07 Cayman. But, I have a big time 914 itch that needs scratching. I need to add a 914 to the stable.

OK, guys, some armchair quarterbacking requested.

This weekend, I read EVERY thread on the 914 forum here. I have my 914 requirements narrowed down to the following: 1973 2.0, or 1974 2.0 with appearance group. Any color except black.

With that said, it narrows down even more the slim field of cars on the market.

So, I have a car I am considering... 1973 2.0 .... it meets the criteria, but is in worse shape than I had hoped for. I didn't really want a "project" car, but maybe that's the best way to go to end up with what I want.

A friend (fellow Rennie CP.... THANKS CP!!!!!!!) looked at the car for me today (it's about a six hour drive from me). The seller arranged to leave the keys for CP. Alas, seller also neglected to tell CP that he took the battery out recently and forgot to re-install it.

So, I am working with limited information so far. Seller says car is in good running condition. I'll get that verified. So, ASSUMING the car runs, what do you think of it based on these photos?

You will note items like that goofy antenna, crappy side-view mirror, wing, etc. Those are minor fixes. Also, that doesn't look like a 1973 front bumper to me.

What would you think is a fair price for this car, based on the pix?

Per seller:

"Battery tray is not great but suspension member is solid as is body under the battery tray. Surface rust on edge of trunk lid and driver a pillar."

"I bought the car from an older couple who spent a ton of money on new clutch, tires and other stuff then just let it sit. I got it, got it running and here we are. Odometer says 23,xxx but it's a 5 digit odometer. Engine runs strong, no idea on mileage. Has stock fuel injection."

"New clutch, ignition coil, tires, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator"

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post May 28 2014, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 28 2014, 07:58 AM) *

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Here is a good one from someone you can trust.

1974 2.0 silver

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I like that car. But I think the price is a bit high unless the rust is minimal.


I disagree, I think the car is under-priced and Rory has been around & knows his 914s
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QUOTE(carr914 @ May 28 2014, 08:40 AM) *

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QUOTE(914itis @ May 28 2014, 07:25 AM) *

Here is a good one from someone you can trust.

1974 2.0 silver

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I like that car. But I think the price is a bit high unless the rust is minimal.


I disagree, I think the car is under-priced and Rory has been around & knows his 914s

All the leg works has been done to this car, he went over it and do all that needed attention priceless . I would buy any car from him with my eyes closed.
He is been around 914 for years, he knows them well and honest.
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Cuda911   What would you pay for this 914?   May 28 2014, 03:33 AM
Big Len   First, it has 75-76 front clip with earlier rear b...   May 28 2014, 03:47 AM
Cuda911   First, it has 75-76 front clip with earlier rear ...   May 28 2014, 03:51 AM
Cuda911   A few more pix.   May 28 2014, 03:56 AM
Porschef   Uh, no. :barf: Keep looking. How many cars have y...   May 28 2014, 04:21 AM
Mikey914   I think you can do better. There are alot of greml...   May 28 2014, 04:30 AM
Cuda911   Thanks for the replies. My thoughts are this: Offe...   May 28 2014, 04:39 AM
KELTY360   Thanks for the replies. My thoughts are this: Off...   May 28 2014, 07:19 AM
Cuda911   I agree. So far, I just can't find any mid-p...   May 28 2014, 02:23 PM
bulitt   You read the replies but are blinded by the overwh...   May 28 2014, 04:48 AM
ripper911   :agree: much better cars for 5k out there. I...   May 28 2014, 05:09 AM
hot_shoe914   For $4500, you will only be over paying by ...   May 28 2014, 05:12 AM
mepstein   I bet it's been hit and it's very rusty. J...   May 28 2014, 05:12 AM
carr914   $1500   May 28 2014, 05:22 AM
KELTY360   $1500 :agree: Have you read any of the t...   May 28 2014, 07:07 AM
914itis   Here is a good one from someone you can trust. 1...   May 28 2014, 05:25 AM
mepstein   Here is a good one from someone you can trust. ...   May 28 2014, 05:58 AM
Java2570   Pass on that red car....too much wrong with it and...   May 28 2014, 06:02 AM
Cairo94507   You should pass on that unless you really want a p...   May 28 2014, 06:19 AM
carr914   [quote name='914itis' post='2042770' date='May 28...   May 28 2014, 06:40 AM
914itis   [quote name='914itis' post='2042770' date='May 2...   May 28 2014, 06:45 AM
brant   You have to pull the rockers before you buy a car....   May 28 2014, 06:56 AM
bandjoey   $500 or pass. You will be disappointed. Go to...   May 28 2014, 07:34 AM
tornik550   Most I would pay is 1k and I probably wouldn't...   May 28 2014, 07:36 AM
Tom   The picture looking down the drivers side looks li...   May 28 2014, 07:40 AM
lsintampa   I'd not buy this car. Don't rush to jump...   May 28 2014, 07:59 AM
rhodyguy   The rust pictured is not "surface" only....   May 28 2014, 08:05 AM
ben*james   Bumper mismatch = bad sign or very poor taste Batt...   May 28 2014, 08:11 AM
toolguy   That is a parts car at best, as you'll easily ...   May 28 2014, 08:19 AM
914_teener   Pass......unless you want a project   May 28 2014, 09:06 AM
green914   For $4500, you will only be over paying by ...   May 28 2014, 09:09 AM
Mike Bellis   Since you're East coast, 914's come at a p...   May 28 2014, 10:04 AM
Cuda911   OK, ok.... seems like the general consensus here i...   May 28 2014, 02:17 PM
jhadler   Crap. Frankly, I'm surprised.... I've see...   May 28 2014, 02:34 PM
KELTY360   My Alaska Blue 914 will be for sale shortly. ...   May 28 2014, 02:47 PM
Sfreeman615   I would say that if you are looking for a 914, you...   May 28 2014, 05:42 PM
914Sixer   I have to go with TC, $1500 car at best. Loo...   May 28 2014, 05:49 PM
carr914   My 73 Alaska Blue Appearance Group is For Sale but...   May 28 2014, 06:44 PM
saigon71   Excellent advice from everyone here. Way to muc...   May 28 2014, 07:55 PM
Cuda911   OK, you all talked me out of that red one. Here...   May 28 2014, 08:19 PM
brant   OK, you all talked me out of that red one. Her...   May 28 2014, 08:40 PM
Cuda911   I wonder what that car will sell for at auction? I...   May 28 2014, 08:49 PM
KELTY360   I wonder what that car will sell for at auction? ...   May 28 2014, 10:55 PM
ben*james   http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/4489539307....   May 28 2014, 08:55 PM
rhodyguy   Check out Biosurfer's ad. Color is in your li...   May 29 2014, 09:31 AM
CptTripps   I'd buy the wing from you. That's the one ...   May 29 2014, 09:32 AM
Cuda911   Check out Biosurfer's ad. Color is in your l...   May 29 2014, 09:38 AM
Cuda911   Guys, Thanks for talking me out of the red one. ...   May 29 2014, 05:33 PM
Dave_Darling   What were the first three things we said to look f...   May 29 2014, 05:54 PM
rhodyguy   Don't be in a BIG rush to buy. How much is tha...   May 29 2014, 06:06 PM
Cuda911   Posting from phone. Seller asking 10k.   May 29 2014, 06:44 PM
jmill   Visually looks ok but for 10K it needs to be rust ...   May 29 2014, 07:09 PM
ben*james   blacked out riveras look cool but that's a sho...   May 29 2014, 07:22 PM
Cuda911   OK, here's some poop on the white car: The ...   May 29 2014, 11:52 PM
cgnj   OK, here's some poop on the white car: The...   May 30 2014, 03:15 AM
infraredcalvin   I'd say a guy heavily involved in PCA, with a ...   May 30 2014, 12:35 AM
Cuda911   Carlos... sorry... I don't get what you are...   May 30 2014, 04:47 AM
hot_shoe914   Do a search on here for Motor Meister and you will...   May 30 2014, 05:21 AM
billh1963   A word from the wise....buy the best one you can a...   May 30 2014, 05:49 AM
Cuda911   OK, I looked up Motor Meister.... they were in Dow...   May 30 2014, 05:54 AM
carr914   Do a search on here for Motor Meister and you wil...   May 30 2014, 06:30 AM
rhodyguy   a 2.5 T-4? oh boy, better be done right. mark step...   May 30 2014, 07:22 AM
Cuda911   Carr914: PM sent with my email address. My friend...   May 30 2014, 11:26 AM
Cuda911   Question for you guys that have owned both a stock...   May 30 2014, 12:45 PM
greenie   Question for you guys that have owned both a stoc...   May 30 2014, 01:44 PM
naro914   A 2.5 liter on a 4 is not a big deal, done all the...   May 30 2014, 01:16 PM
Larmo63   I went and drove this one. It is a NICE car. Read ...   May 30 2014, 03:21 PM
Cuda911   Between here and RennList, you guys are are provid...   May 30 2014, 03:44 PM
rhodyguy   Over 20 years ago the damage exceeded the value of...   May 30 2014, 05:03 PM
Cuda911   Hey guys, my search has been tireless... almost OC...   Jun 2 2014, 10:38 PM
Mike Bellis   Looks like a nice car. Go check for rust!   Jun 2 2014, 10:58 PM
Cuda911   Seller is out of town for a couple days, but he is...   Jun 2 2014, 11:10 PM
OllieG   Do you think I will regret buying a 1.7 (as oppos...   Jun 3 2014, 03:07 AM
lsintampa   no rust - that's not possible - just saying...   Jun 3 2014, 06:37 AM
Cuda911   OK, all, I have information on the orange 914 post...   Jun 5 2014, 07:55 PM
mepstein   A low rust, well maintained car is more important ...   Jun 5 2014, 08:05 PM
Big Len   [quote name='mepstein' date='Jun 5 201...   Jun 6 2014, 12:54 PM
Cuda911   For $8K, I wouldn't hesitate even a secon...   Jun 5 2014, 09:26 PM
rjames   Just curious, have you driven a 914 yet? Given yo...   Jun 5 2014, 11:21 PM
Cuda911   I've driven a 914, but not much. This car is ...   Jun 5 2014, 11:44 PM
dlkawashima   I've driven a 914, but not much. My recommen...   Jun 7 2014, 12:03 AM
carr914   That car is not a 9 out of 10 Condition - more lik...   Jun 6 2014, 12:26 AM
Cuda911   I agree, not a 9/10 as was previously indicated to...   Jun 6 2014, 12:32 AM
carr914   The reason I said a 6 out of 10; Faded Paint 1.7 ...   Jun 6 2014, 06:24 AM
lsintampa   The reason I said a 6 out of 10; Faded Paint 1.7...   Jun 6 2014, 06:31 AM
carr914   Exactly, if you want a 2.0, wait til the right one...   Jun 6 2014, 06:58 AM
Cairo94507   I agree with Mark and would value this in the ...   Jun 6 2014, 07:10 AM
Cuda911   I agree with Mark and would value this in the ...   Jun 6 2014, 10:15 PM
KELTY360   My $.02. I had a new 1.7 in '73 and loved...   Jun 6 2014, 07:32 AM
Cuda911   Thanks for the input again, it is ALL appreciated....   Jun 6 2014, 11:20 AM
carr914   The Right Rear on the $6,000 Car looks out of...   Jun 6 2014, 11:48 AM
Cuda911   The Right Rear on the $6,000 Car looks out o...   Jun 6 2014, 10:04 PM
ripper911   :agree: You can always find another engine.   Jun 6 2014, 01:25 PM
Cuda911   "You can always buy another engine" Yea...   Jun 6 2014, 07:12 PM
Porschef   Len's advice is very solid. I've seen his ...   Jun 6 2014, 07:14 PM
Cuda911   Besides, ain't the hunting fun? :D Ah, a ...   Jun 6 2014, 08:42 PM
KELTY360   Besides, ain't the hunting fun? :D Ah, a...   Jun 6 2014, 09:36 PM
Mike Bellis   Any 914 will end up as more than you want to spend...   Jun 6 2014, 10:44 PM
Cuda911   I've driven a 914, but not much. My recomme...   Jun 7 2014, 01:08 AM
carr914   I agree with Mark and would value this in the ...   Jun 7 2014, 03:05 AM
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