FS: 1973 914 2.0L, Listed on Samba |
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FS: 1973 914 2.0L, Listed on Samba |
Cal |
Apr 23 2017, 05:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 614 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
This looks like a nice low mileage '73 2.0L for sale over on Samba.....$23K.
No affiliation. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det....php?id=2047142 Attached thumbnail(s) |
steuspeed |
Apr 23 2017, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,003 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jeez.. time to raise my insurance again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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Tom_T |
Apr 24 2017, 02:53 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Unless this is an early 73 MY 2L were they had to drill the rear panel for the 2.0 badge (as mine has) - this could be a conversion 2.0 - as you can see the 2.0 badge is offset slightly lower than the 914 badge.
Lesson is - always check that a 2.0 is a real 2.0 .... or LE or -6 .... with a COA, original window sticker, dealer new sale invoice or even just calling PCNA's COA dept. to get them to confirm verbally - BEFORE YOU BUY! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) There are just too many conversions out there, that even the sellers may not know that they're not an original 2L. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thesamba.com-10181-1493067225.1.jpg) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
iwanta914-6 |
Apr 24 2017, 03:11 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 saw this posted on the 914World facebook page as well.
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Mike Fitton |
Apr 24 2017, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
He really made a strong effort on the for sale ad!!
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era vulgaris |
Apr 25 2017, 08:21 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 980 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
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iwanta914-6 |
Apr 25 2017, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
He really made a strong effort on the for sale ad!! Unfortunately that's pretty typical for CL. Most people have no idea how to sell anything, let alone a car. The seller had more info and pictures on the 914world facebook group page. There's some sort of issue with the mileage on the title or something about the odometer being "exempt". |
billh1963 |
Apr 26 2017, 05:50 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
He really made a strong effort on the for sale ad!! Unfortunately that's pretty typical for CL. Most people have no idea how to sell anything, let alone a car. The seller had more info and pictures on the 914world facebook group page. There's some sort of issue with the mileage on the title or something about the odometer being "exempt". In South Carolina any car over a 10 years old pretty much automatically gets a "mileage exempt" status. That's happened to a bunch of my cars. Let's be honest, many of these older cars are touted as low original mileage when there is not a shred of evidence to support those claims. All these cars are so old they may have had speedometer swaps, disconnects, etc. At this point, you should be buying based on condition...not mileage (documented or not). |
914Next |
Apr 26 2017, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
He really made a strong effort on the for sale ad!! Unfortunately that's pretty typical for CL. Most people have no idea how to sell anything, let alone a car. The seller had more info and pictures on the 914world facebook group page. There's some sort of issue with the mileage on the title or something about the odometer being "exempt". In South Carolina any car over a 10 years old pretty much automatically gets a "mileage exempt" status. That's happened to a bunch of my cars. Let's be honest, many of these older cars are touted as low original mileage when there is not a shred of evidence to support those claims. All these cars are so old they may have had speedometer swaps, disconnects, etc. At this point, you should be buying based on condition...not mileage (documented or not). Generally, I agree Bill but as you also know there are still some very nice and well documented cars out there where the mileage and condition are truly accurate, documented and can be trusted. I've been surprised how often a one or two owner car with superb documentation still does comes up. Many times they are cars that have not even been known within the collector community but surface when the owner finally decides to or needs sell. |
beto |
May 2 2017, 06:31 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 8-October 09 From: wisconsin Member No.: 10,909 Region Association: None |
The owner here. Anyone that contacted me got 6 videos and 70 pictures!! I have documents that go back to 1973 but no window sticker. I talked to the PO, also a lawyer, for over an hour and I'm the second owner. It had a respray so I'm not sure about the 2.0 badge placement . If it's not an original 2.0 I will refund total purchase price including shipping and I'll come get the car. I haven't gotten the engine serial number as of yet but I'm doing a video of the undercarriage today. If that 356 wasn't coming tomorrow I'd keep the car even though I have a 75 2.0! Happy to chat or text at 920-252-2544
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beto |
May 2 2017, 06:36 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 8-October 09 From: wisconsin Member No.: 10,909 Region Association: None |
Finally all 7 of my Porsches and 72 VW bus and 3 micro cars are mileage exempt in Wisconsin ! I posted the Florida mileage document I received when I bought the car 7 years ago showing 55k. It now has 65k. With 14 cars I didn't have the chance to do an additional 110k over the last 7 years!
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Mike Fitton |
May 2 2017, 07:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Unless this is an early 73 MY 2L were they had to drill the rear panel for the 2.0 badge (as mine has) - this could be a conversion 2.0 - as you can see the 2.0 badge is offset slightly lower than the 914 badge. Lesson is - always check that a 2.0 is a real 2.0 .... or LE or -6 .... with a COA, original window sticker, dealer new sale invoice or even just calling PCNA's COA dept. to get them to confirm verbally - BEFORE YOU BUY! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) There are just too many conversions out there, that even the sellers may not know that they're not an original 2L. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thesamba.com-10181-1493067225.1.jpg) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// I wouldn't be concerned about the placement of the 2.0 badge, here is my original '74 and the 2.0 badge is slightly above the 914 badge. |
arne |
May 2 2017, 09:50 AM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 726 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
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beto |
May 2 2017, 10:15 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 8-October 09 From: wisconsin Member No.: 10,909 Region Association: None |
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beto |
May 2 2017, 10:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 8-October 09 From: wisconsin Member No.: 10,909 Region Association: None |
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