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When shopping for a 914, have any tips? |
iwanta914-6 |
Jul 27 2015, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
So when I get to the point of looking at a 914, what are some tips? I would ask if someone local could look at it for or with me, but I don't think there are too many 914 owners in MN.
I realize, a 914 in Minnesota is most likely trouble to begin with. But other than inspecting the longs, hell hole, and trunks for rust, what else should I look out for? I wasn't planning on really looking until next spring, but one just popped up on craigslist up in Northern MN. The car seems like a good deal. Seller of course states "no rust". No mention of motor size though I have asked him, maybe he's not sure. Says that it is a 75 though it doesn't appear to have the big bumpers, maybe replaced when the owner had some body work and new paint done a few years ago. Owner, who is 72 and has had the car since 1980, has a friend selling it for him. Owner just "wants it gone". I'm a little nervous about posting the CL listing because it could potentially come back to bite me if it turns out that I want to buy it and someone here decides to scoop it up or turn into a bidding war. But if that happens, so be it... http://brainerd.craigslist.org/cto/5140734555.html Opinions and thoughts? Thanks! Edit: Seller sent me a few more pictures if interested. The "boss" already kind of shot down the idea at this point, but I'll keep trying, lol. http://s61.photobucket.com/user/kmueller44...rt=3&page=1 |
Porschef |
Jul 27 2015, 10:51 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
From LI the passenger door gap looks good. Take a ride and check it out, if you really want a 914 I'm sure that you have done all your due diligence regarding what to look for. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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