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Who would buy something like this? |
porschetub |
Sep 18 2017, 01:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Someone probably paid them to haul that POS off their property and now they want $4K for it.....at least they posted a bunch of photos to show it is an absolute POS. I don't believe I have ever seen a car they are trying to sell that is not in that condition. Seems like they only sell garbage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) funny thing is that they have advertised better 914's for less that that in the past,how do they come up with their pricing...that's a car you pick up for free. |
JFG |
Sep 18 2017, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 7-April 16 From: Wales Member No.: 19,869 Region Association: None |
I managed to see through the junk when I was on my hunt to buy one plus I wasn't impressed with their communications.
However I did go see one in Belgium that the seller made look much better in the pictures. It was rotten across the entire rear floor and was folded to the point the doors were shut solid. A bit of a unique spin on the description too. Nice trip to Belgium though. |
ConeDodger |
Sep 18 2017, 01:44 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,852 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Cannabis is legal in California. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Sep 18 2017, 01:49 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,193 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
So is alcohol.
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ConeDodger |
Sep 18 2017, 01:52 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,852 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
So is alcohol. Might be a combination of both in this case! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
DM_2000 |
Sep 18 2017, 05:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 16-August 17 From: PA Member No.: 21,351 Region Association: None |
If someone went to see the car, they would be able to see the VIN.
At least in the state I'm in, every used car on a dealers lot needs to have a window sticker with: Warranty yes / no , Year , Make , Model, VIN. When a dealer buys a car, the title is still in the previous owners name but the dealer must send a form to the state listing any cars the are holding with "open" titles. If they are really brokering the car for someone else, they would not be required to do this. I wonder if there are any CA laws requiring the dealer to list the VIN / make a report to the state? Also, I posted the below in another thread. Detecting a cut and move VIN swap requires zero 914 knowledge beyond where the factory VIN's are stamped. If one X rays the fender stamping it will be apparent a new one has been welded in. Also a careful inspection of the front inner fender to see if it has been replaced but the actual fender is as factory would uncover this. I'd also expect a VIN buff and restamp to show up in an X ray also. See this for a VIN cut swap. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2012/06/12/au.../comment-page-1 Here is an interesting wrinkle. Dynacorn makes complete replacement bodies: QUOTE Welcome to DynacornBodies.com your source your replacement classic body shells restoring classic cars such as 1967 to 1969 Camaro, 1965 to 1970 Mustang, 1967 to 1969 Firebird, 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Challenger and even a 1947 to 1954 Chevy Truck!, . What would a car built from a new shell be considered? From what I recall, Porsche offered a reshell program for severely crashed cars, what would one of those be considered? I value cars / machines on what they are not if they came from the factory a certain way. To me a 2.0 LE is just some paint and options that were available on any other car. |
SirAndy |
Sep 18 2017, 07:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,944 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm amused by the Six ad stating "Don't ask me what the VIN is, I'm only telling someone if they buy it." The seller knows how that is going to be "restored"--with a VIN swap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
whitetwinturbo |
Sep 24 2017, 01:55 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
The orange Ebay one had two bidders and SOLD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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jfort |
Sep 24 2017, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,143 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
A junk yard in the next county over has 4-5 that aren't too much worse than the OP if anyone is interested -- and foolhardy.
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23e Heure |
Sep 24 2017, 02:04 PM
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Busy overtaking 911s Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 13-August 15 From: London Member No.: 19,057 Region Association: England |
The only thing of value is the interior.
Steering wheel, silver dot dials, seats, seat pad, ash tray... no mirror (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I thought these 2 snaps sum this car up best: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.auction123.com-19057-1506283486.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.auction123.com-19057-1506283487.2.jpg) |
draganc |
Sep 27 2017, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
not sticking up for bhcc and yes that car is a POS. however, their comment (Great project for full restoration) and the pictures a very clear.
to answer the OP question: not me. but there is a lid for almost every pod. I guess it's a free market after all..... |
Front yard mechanic |
Sep 27 2017, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,242 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
The only thing of value is the interior. Steering wheel, silver dot dials, seats, seat pad, ash tray... no mirror (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I thought these 2 snaps sum this car up best: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.auction123.com-19057-1506283486.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.auction123.com-19057-1506283487.2.jpg) The spider is dead |
DM_2000 |
Sep 27 2017, 02:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 16-August 17 From: PA Member No.: 21,351 Region Association: None |
No, it is merely resting. . .
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BillC |
Sep 27 2017, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 578 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The spider is dead No, it is merely resting. . . It is pining for the fjords. |
krazykonrad |
Sep 27 2017, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,141 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
If it were a pre-A coupe, people would be falling all over themselves to get it. That time is coming for 914s... maybe not soon, but it's coming.
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Rocky |
Sep 28 2017, 06:34 AM
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From the cockpit Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Gig Harbor,WA Member No.: 1,845 |
"solid Wheels" with only 2 lug nuts per.
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Mike Fitton |
Sep 28 2017, 07:00 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 |
I thought Ebay required the vin # to be listed?
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Justinp71 |
Sep 28 2017, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,606 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
Here is another good one- http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Porsche-914-/...Gus&vxp=mtr "SUPER RARE 1973 PORSCHE 914 WITH 916 WIDEBODY ON IT..WAS TOLD IT WAS DONE RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
dcecc1968 |
Sep 28 2017, 11:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
You actually get two spiders for the price of one... what a deal.
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