 won eBay auction for 1970 914, hope its not a scam… |
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| euro911 |
 Jul 14 2021, 07:35 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!  Group: Members Posts: 8,860 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California 
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With '0' feedback, and all the other sketchy info posted above, I'd run and take the hit on ebay as a non-paying bidder.
Even if you have to pay the $500. deposit, it's better than getting screwed for $12k That car isn't worth half the bid price IMHO |
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| MCShack |
Jul 15 2021, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 7-March 21 From: Ohio, USA Member No.: 25,305 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 14 2021, 07:55 PM)  It’s ( 4702910009 ) in the VIN database, Description reads “ 1970 Porsche 914 . We are the original owners bought it brand new, original matching number 4 cylinder engine . all original no rust everything works, 100% complete . No rust at all. It has been in California all of its life. Floorboards no rust trunk no rust bug no rust. Runs and drives. All gauges works . Both head lights work great they go up and down. We our the original owners. And original blue and yellow California license plate. 80000 original, one-owner miles, TMU. No engine bay cover shown in pictures. Very rough shape. Paint very faded.“ I added the car to the VIN database with information from the eBay ad. The last part with the mileage, engine bay cover missing, and my opinion of the condition and faded paint is from my casual observation of the pictures. I agree with taking the hit as a non-paying buyer on eBay including the deposit if you can't get it back before paying the full bid price and taking a much larger hit. But all it takes is money to fix it up again, lots of money. |
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| Long_ago |
Jul 15 2021, 11:08 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 12-May 21 From: Tracy, Ca Member No.: 25,541 Region Association: Central California
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The same EBay ad ran 2 weeks before - and sold for about the same $$.
Then reappeared with exactly the same as. And the seller still showing 0 sales. |
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| siverson |
Jul 15 2021, 11:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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Hi all,
Thanks for the input - yes, the plan is to see it in person on Monday (and pay then). > Michael > I am only about 25 minutes south of Pleasant Hill. Thanks! DM sent! > Looks like a respray on the outside? Yes - supposedly repainted in the 80s. > no engine bay lid/cover Seller did send photos of photos of the engine lid on the passenger seat. No idea why it was removed. Via Facetime the seller did start and walk around the car with it idling. Tires are too old to drive any distance. > That car isn't worth half the bid price IMHO I don't agree - obviously which is why I bid it there. I think ~$12k for an unmolested, no/little rust, no accident, complete, running (even if rough), one owner 1970 1.7 with cosmetic issues is a good price (now a days). Car seems to be very complete - has early chrome bumpers, passenger footrest, all keys, odo works, etc. The white stamping/paint still on the engine tin makes it appear the engine has never been removed or rebuilt (as seller claims). > An odd color for 1970. Yes - I *think* it's Gemini Blue which would be pretty cool. > The same EBay ad ran 2 weeks before - and sold for about the same $$. Really? I can't seem to find a history of that... Anyways, seeing it in person will resolve this all. Stay tuned.. -Steve |
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| Chris914n6 |
Jul 15 2021, 01:03 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,423 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
completed listings.
Lots of reasons cars get relisted on Ebay so can't make assumptions. Get a second opinion "verifying" before driving out there, then pay at pickup. A reasonable seller would be OK with that.  |
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| 930cabman |
Jul 15 2021, 06:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,780 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard
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| Wyvern |
Jul 15 2021, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 7-October 15 From: San Francisco (East Bay) Member No.: 19,245 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm in Concord ... the city next to Pleasant Hill.
Any way I can be of help let me know Brian |
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| BuddyV |
Jul 15 2021, 09:56 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California
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We have plenty of local members..... all willing to help.
Hell..... I bet I can speak for Chris (Tygaboy) that we could even use his enclosed trailer to pick up the car for you, if you wanted. We would tuck her away for you, ready for you to pick her up without worry. Anything to help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| KELTY360 |
Jul 15 2021, 10:32 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,096 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Jul 15 2021, 05:31 PM) Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six. |
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| mepstein |
Jul 16 2021, 05:36 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jul 16 2021, 12:32 AM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Jul 15 2021, 05:31 PM) Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six. Along with his beautiful green restored six. |
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| ConeDodger |
Jul 16 2021, 09:48 AM
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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
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That area is surrounded with teeners. As for its worth? If it truly is rust free, and with its black and yellow plate it likely is original owner and original miles, you might have stolen it!
Be sure to get all the local teener dudes to come with you! |
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| siverson |
Jul 16 2021, 09:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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> Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six.
My orange 3.6 six was originally a 1974 2.0. The only original six I've had was the Irish Green one and didn't crash that one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have owned 5 other 914s including another 1970 1.7. I know it's weird, but I like the early 1.7 cars. Michael/Cairo94507 is taking a look today so stay tuned! -Steve |
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 16 2021, 10:15 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Steve, keep us all posted, this could be a good score or an ouch. Either way, got my fingers crossed for you!
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| KELTY360 |
Jul 16 2021, 01:53 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,096 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jul 16 2021, 08:57 AM) > Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six. My orange 3.6 six was originally a 1974 2.0. The only original six I've had was the Irish Green one and didn't crash that one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have owned 5 other 914s including another 1970 1.7. I know it's weird, but I like the early 1.7 cars. Michael/Cairo94507 is taking a look today so stay tuned! -Steve My mistake Steve; but it doesn’t change my respect. I’ve followed your 914 adventures for some time, including that great garage build…proper priorities Hope this buy turns out to be a score. |
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| mepstein |
Jul 16 2021, 08:43 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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The early ones have a special charm to them.
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| KELTY360 |
Jul 16 2021, 08:46 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,096 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| Freezin 914 |
Jul 16 2021, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 926 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I know a lot of people are not in love with EBay, but I have bought a car in New York, paid in full, knew it might be a scam, waited 2weeks, placed a complaint. got all my money back. I believe will help you out if there are issues.
Good luck, I hope everything works in your favor! |
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| siverson |
Jul 18 2021, 11:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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hi all - michael checked out the car for me on friday and sent a bunch of pictures.
summary: 1 - it doesnt appear to be a scam as the car was there, the seller continues to communicate and all checks out on that front. the seller is fine waiting for payment until i pick it up. 2 - the car also seems to be as advertised from michaels photos and review. a largely unmolested, original, little/no rust 1.7. so, its still a go on my end i hope to have it home for a full inspection sometime this week. im not quite sure what my plan is for the car, but it has been motivating to get me to finish my orange car so i think im going to finish my orange car before doing anything significant to this one. -steve |
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| euro911 |
Jul 19 2021, 02:19 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,860 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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I'm still not sure if the car was worth the price, but as the saying goes, "it's worth what someone's willing to pay" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Glad to hear you weren't scammed, and hope you're satisfied with the purchase when you have it in your hands. Based on the build of your orange car, I'm sure you'll do a fine job sorting out the new one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| wonkipop |
Jul 19 2021, 02:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,670 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jul 18 2021, 11:48 PM) hi all - michael checked out the car for me on friday and sent a bunch of pictures. summary: 1 - it doesnt appear to be a scam as the car was there, the seller continues to communicate and all checks out on that front. the seller is fine waiting for payment until i pick it up. 2 - the car also seems to be as advertised from michaels photos and review. a largely unmolested, original, little/no rust 1.7. so, its still a go on my end i hope to have it home for a full inspection sometime this week. im not quite sure what my plan is for the car, but it has been motivating to get me to finish my orange car so i think im going to finish my orange car before doing anything significant to this one. -steve great stuff. first of series - love steelies and hubcabs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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