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| 914Next |
 Jul 28 2014, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Thought I'd make a quick introduction. I'm a bit of a regular on Rennlist but new to this forum. Several guys on the 914 forum there suggested that I check 914World out and it appears to be a good suggestion. I have several cars. Currently my only porsche is a '96 TT which I love. Also have some american muscle and I've decided that my '68 Chevelle SS just isn't doing it for me so I'm going to look at selling that and begin the hunt for a 914. Its a gorgeous car....all original, fully documented with 37k miles. Just doesn't do it for me like my other cars do.
I'm a bit of a fanatic for originality so will try to focus on an all original car. Might go with a re-paint but since I'm not an expert on these cars and I'm also a bit uneasy when it comes to rust, I'd prefer a car where I know exactly what I'm getting. I think I'll focus on the 2.0 or the 6's although not sure I want to put 6-type money into this purchase. I'm in no hurry...going to take my time to find the right car. Will appreciate any help and education I can find here. Steve |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 30 2014, 07:56 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,063 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Sway bars were an option on all 73+ 914s. They are also relatively easy to add to any 914.
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| johannes |
Jul 30 2014, 08:26 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jul 30 2014, 05:56 AM)  Sway bars were an option on all 73+ 914s. They are also relatively easy to add to any 914. --DD Yes it was an option later. But very rare to find them on the car. If you are not a mechanic it will cost you 1000+ $ to let them install on the car. Parts + remove tank + welding + install |
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| 914Next |
Jul 30 2014, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 30 2014, 10:26 AM) QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jul 30 2014, 05:56 AM) Sway bars were an option on all 73+ 914s. They are also relatively easy to add to any 914. --DD Yes it was an option later. But very rare to find them on the car. If you are not a mechanic it will cost you 1000+ $ to let them install on the car. Parts + remove tank + welding + install Thanks. I'm just soaking all of this in!! Very helpful. Thinking more about the 2.0's. Willing to wait for a perfect...or near perfect original car. |
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| johannes |
Jul 31 2014, 05:14 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
QUOTE(914Next @ Jul 30 2014, 07:59 AM) Thanks. I'm just soaking all of this in!! Very helpful. Thinking more about the 2.0's. Willing to wait for a perfect...or near perfect original car. Perfect car = a lot of money |
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| 914Next |
Jul 31 2014, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 31 2014, 07:14 AM) QUOTE(914Next @ Jul 30 2014, 07:59 AM) Thanks. I'm just soaking all of this in!! Very helpful. Thinking more about the 2.0's. Willing to wait for a perfect...or near perfect original car. Perfect car = a lot of money Yes I get that. I'm fine paying decent money for a perfect 2.0. Just can't get my head around $90k for a 65k mile really nice one-repaint 6 car with no great documentation. Not sure what a perfect original 2.0 would cost but if I could find a low mileage original example with great documentation, I am more than willing to pay top market for it...assuming that is $30k-$50k? |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Jul 31 2014, 06:46 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914Next @ Jul 31 2014, 07:26 PM) QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 31 2014, 07:14 AM) QUOTE(914Next @ Jul 30 2014, 07:59 AM) Thanks. I'm just soaking all of this in!! Very helpful. Thinking more about the 2.0's. Willing to wait for a perfect...or near perfect original car. Perfect car = a lot of money Yes I get that. I'm fine paying decent money for a perfect 2.0. Just can't get my head around $90k for a 65k mile really nice one-repaint 6 car with no great documentation. Not sure what a perfect original 2.0 would cost but if I could find a low mileage original example with great documentation, I am more than willing to pay top market for it...assuming that is $30k-$50k? So are you saying you are against repaints, even if the car is low miles and well documented and an awesome car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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