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Thinking About Buying a 914, Thinking About Buying a 914 |
ChopperMario |
Jul 10 2020, 09:41 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 10-July 20 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 24,475 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi Guys!
So I have just "discovered" the coolness that is a 914 and have an opportunity to buy a 75 with 75,000 miles on it. Supposedly a 1 owner car that hasn't been driven in a "number of years". I haven't gone to look at it yet, but they are telling me that it needs "electrical work" for it to be driveable. A couple of questions: 1. Are there common electrical gremlins that might work they are saying? 2. What should I be paying extra attention to when I go out and look at it? 3. What do you think a fair price that I should offer for it? Below are some pictures of the car, can't wait to go see it in person! Thanks for Looking! Mario |
jaredmcginness |
Jul 10 2020, 10:00 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 504 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Could be Fuel Injection sorting that needs done, could be bad grounds, etc. hard to make a call with the info so far.
Check for rust. The black area behind the rocker panel is where I would start, Then check out under the battery tray. These cars hide a lot of rust. Bring a screw driver and poke around on the floor seams. I hope you end up making the purchase and join the club. These cars are really addicting! You've found a great community too. Edit: Replace the fuel lines before you drive it anywhere. You never know when they were done last - if ever. As for price: is it a 1.8? Depends on the rust, would be a nice buy at 3500... but I'm sure he'll want more. |
914e |
Jul 10 2020, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 21-February 20 From: Arizona Member No.: 23,951 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Could be Fuel Injection sorting that needs done, could be bad grounds, etc. hard to make a call with the info so far. Check for rust. The black area behind the rocker panel is where I would start, Then check out under the battery tray. These cars hide a lot of rust. Bring a screw driver and poke around on the floor seams. I hope you end up making the purchase and join the club. These cars are really addicting! You've found a great community too. Edit: Replace the fuel lines before you drive it anywhere. You never know when they were done last - if ever. As for price: is it a 1.8? Depends on the rust, would be a nice buy at 3500... but I'm sure he'll want more. I would replace the brake hoses too. |
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