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Looking at my first 914 |
nditiz1 |
Jun 6 2017, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So now that I have some capital to spend, I can finally start the serious hunt for "my" 914.
Hey I just want to thank everyone on here for the wisdom filled words of advice. So I went to go look at a 73 today and was caught up in so much of the hype and it being a "914S" numbers matching that I almost made a mistake. I then realized what everyone was talking about. If it doesn't feel right it probably isn't. Needless to say I went over the car with a fine tooth comb in some parts, but glossed over some others. They main thing everyone was telling me was RUST. This car had it and none was preventing the car from running and driving, but it was enough to make me double think the purchase. I mean, I can't ask for perfect with the budget I have, but I have seen ChrisB's sweet orange 71 and I saw no rust, granted it was restored within the last 10 years and never saw a rain drop and kept in the garage since then. This one had been restored some time ago and I could see rust under patches and seams. I took it for a drive and it rode nice, motor was in order - Fresh 44 IDF Webers installed. I still couldn't get over the pin hole rust spots (2) in the floor pans and the surface rust - that could be worse - hiding behind the rocker panels. Also, something the PO messaged me about was a little bothersome in regards to the right front fender needing to be replaced. As hard as it was to walk away it was the right move and the journey continues. |
Robnxious |
Jun 6 2017, 04:11 PM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
I would look at sites like Classic Auto Trader and non Craigslist sites. I was able to find mine on Classic Auto Trader under the standard listings and scored like a bandit (74 1.8 w/ 75K on it). Be patient and be prepared to jump when the right one comes your way. While it is a TON of fun to work on them, as has been said here many times, buy the best care that you can afford.
There are still deals out there. Just be patient, it will be worth it in the end |
iwanta914-6 |
Jun 6 2017, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
I would look at sites like Classic Auto Trader and non Craigslist sites. I was able to find mine on Classic Auto Trader under the standard listings and scored like a bandit (74 1.8 w/ 75K on it). Be patient and be prepared to jump when the right one comes your way. While it is a TON of fun to work on them, as has been said here many times, buy the best care that you can afford. There are still deals out there. Just be patient, it will be worth it in the end Cargurus, thesamba, pelican, and many other sites as well. |
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