Is this 914 1.8 salvageable? |
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Is this 914 1.8 salvageable? |
bcsellie |
Aug 17 2014, 10:13 AM
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Seattle Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,786 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
First time poster, with a big question. I've been looking for a '74 914 that the kids and I can enjoy with a budget of around $10k. We're fond of the bright colors, with orange being the preference. I know these cars are prone to rust, and found a "cheap" example with some issues about 4 hours away.
This car has unknown mileage, needs interior work, has a running 1.8 (compression and leak down stats unknown, and has visible rust in one of the pictures. It's orange, which is original, and can be purchased for $2,000. Would repairs exceed $8,000 and blow my budget? Pictures attached..... Attached image(s) |
JRust |
Aug 17 2014, 12:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I agree. Tough to find with no rust. With your budget you can find one no problem. I sent you a PM about one I have. No pressure though I am sure you can find one closer to you. You are better off spending the money up front for a solid car. Even buying a roller project that has the rust issues taken care of. Find the car with as little rust as possible & you will be money ahead in the long run (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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tumamilhem |
Aug 17 2014, 09:12 PM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
I agree. Tough to find with no rust. With your budget you can find one no problem. I sent you a PM about one I have. No pressure though I am sure you can find one closer to you. You are better off spending the money up front for a solid car. Even buying a roller project that has the rust issues taken care of. Find the car with as little rust as possible & you will be money ahead in the long run (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Jamie wants it for another parts car. Lots of primo parts on there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) lol |
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