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| JeffBowlsby |
 Oct 19 2003, 10:52 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses  Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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I acquired my 1974 2.0L in September 1998. I have just maintained it in good order, sorted most of its quirks and enjoyed driving it. Its a really fun car as you know, even in stock form. It has appreciated probably 15-20% if you dont include regular maintenance costs - tires, batteries etc. Beats the money market...lately anyway.
In that time I have also been mystified at how certain prices have gone into the stratosphere, while otheres have just climbed following ‘normal’ escalation. For instance certain parts I bought just a couple years ago have doubled, tripled and more in just a couple years time. Has anyone else noticed this too? Got more examples? Makes me want to stockpile certain parts and then sell them in a couple years to help pay for this ‘hobby’. For instance: 2-3 years ago Now Front turn signal lenses $20/pr $60/pr Rear USA lenses $55 each stratosphere Synchros $23 each $80 each Front windshield rubber $120 stratosphere NEW MPS $250 $750 Silver engine grille letters $45 $80 New dashcap $350 $600 For instance I think other parts may do this too soon: OEM 2.0L Fuch center caps F/R bumper tops OEM dashcaps Engine tin rubber Euro lenses |
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| mr914 |
Oct 21 2003, 09:47 AM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
I've been accumulating 914 parts for years. Some pristine, most not but functional.
The only limit is how much space you have and how much the spouse is willing to let you use. Look at the 356. Parts 15 years ago that were considered junk are now restorable cores... And selling for more that what the good parts did years ago. |
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Jeff Bowlsby 914 parts investment potential? Oct 19 2003, 10:52 PM
kdfoust I think anything that is damagable or wears that g... Oct 19 2003, 11:23 PM meursault On the other hand, there is always the risk that P... Oct 19 2003, 11:52 PM rhodyguy the parts issue. sometimes you have to sell to fun... Oct 20 2003, 07:43 AM Charles Deutsch I know that new d-jet parts prices (among others) ... Oct 20 2003, 08:10 AM JohnB Jeff, I bought chrome deck lid letters this weeken... Oct 20 2003, 12:18 PM anthony Buy the NLA parts you need and stash them away for... Oct 20 2003, 12:37 PM kdfoust The MPS is the example of why you have to be selec... Oct 20 2003, 02:34 PM GWN7 Stock up on these. Looks like thier the hot teener... Oct 20 2003, 10:14 PM Jeff Bowlsby Besides figgerin out how to make the MPS diaphragm... Oct 20 2003, 10:47 PM
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