Automobile Atlanta's dr 914 now onboard! Options

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

That was always the code for the paint to sample, so if someone had a color they really loved, the factory would paint the 914 to that paint sample. Therefore some chick ordered her pink 914 back then!! Really neat and unique to have one! We have seem some crazy original paint purples as well!

If i recall correctly, there were at least 3 pink 98 cars with almost sequential Vin numbers.
That would indicate some intentional involvement of Porsche.

Misha

Hi Misha. I would think that some corporation probably ordered the sequential cars. Something like Mary Kay (although I know that they only ordered cadillacs back then!)

[rmital]

For those of you here who are new to the 914, I would recommend you get a copy of 700 Tech Tips. It is full of relavent information for the 914 and it will answer alot of questions you might have as to "what the fuck is wrong with this piece of shit"

....thanks for mentioning that one boxstr....sounds useful.

[Eric_Shea]

Looking at that gold 914 world, maybe we could get that badge made in india so that members could attach it to their 914s?

Run with it...

[Coy]

I probably shouldn’t say anything, but here’s my 2 cents…

I have worked for years for a company that really values customer service. Nothing pisses me off worse than to get poor service. Mostly because I feel a need to provide courteous and professional assistance to every customer, because that’s how I grew up in a manufacturing/sales industry. With that said; I am sure that in the 18 years of my professional career, I have pissed a number of people off. Would I do it on purpose? Well, maybe. Would I do it on my best day with a client that I really connected with? Well of course not. Would I try to fix it if I could either way? Well I hope so.

I bought about $1600 worth of parts from AA for my first 914 back in 1993-94. That may not be a lot of money to you rich bastards, but it certainly was to me (considering I only paid $1700 for the car). The guy on the phone was generally a dick, but they got me the parts I needed in the time they said they would. I don’t have to like the guy to order parts I need, and he doesn’t have to like me. It’s always nice when we get along, but I buy thousands of dollars worth of gas every year from people I don’t even know. Anyhow… I had a problem with a brake caliper and I tried to return it about 6 months later. They didn’t like that it had been so long, but after a little grief they did me right. All my parts worked and I loved my car again.

This year… The weekend before WCC06 my driver’s side door latch broke. I couldn’t be the only guy in Portland with a car he couldn’t open from outside with the window up. So I called up Automobile Atlanta… I was panicked. I called AA and they sent me two latches for a reasonable price, right on time. I also ordered a new interior light, and it’s a thing of beauty. I fixed the door and enjoyed a wonderful weekend of 914 love, with a bunch of other crazies.

Automobile Atlanta is a company with a bunch of people who work there. They each have good days and they have bad days. So do I. I still have my 1993 Automobile Atlanta catalog ‘cause it’s got 100 great 914 tips. To tell you the truth I’m not so impressed with the counter help at my local NAPA store either, but I buy parts from them. They have good parts… and they aren’t bad people. I don’t go hang out at their house on the weekend, but I'll buy car and motorcyle parts from them.

And that's all I got to say about that…

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Looking at that gold 914 world, maybe we could get that badge made in india so that members could attach it to their 914s?

Run with it...

I have the man to make it if someone has a sample and the club approves!

[nomore9one4]

Why don't we have a forum called..."Ask Da Doctor" or something....you up for that?

what ever it takes I am here now for the club. Let me have it!!!!!!

Well Dr. I have this rash that.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Nevermind,I will just get an over the counter cream (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Why don't we have a forum called..."Ask Da Doctor" or something....you up for that?

what ever it takes I am here now for the club. Let me have it!!!!!!

Well Dr. I have this rash that.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Nevermind,I will just get an over the counter cream (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

I like the humor!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

I probably shouldn’t say anything, but here’s my 2 cents…

I have worked for years for a company that really values customer service. Nothing pisses me off worse than to get poor service. Mostly because I feel a need to provide courteous and professional assistance to every customer, because that’s how I grew up in a manufacturing/sales industry. With that said; I am sure that in the 18 years of my professional career, I have pissed a number of people off. Would I do it on purpose? Well, maybe. Would I do it on my best day with a client that I really connected with? Well of course not. Would I try to fix it if I could either way? Well I hope so.

I bought about $1600 worth of parts from AA for my first 914 back in 1993-94. That may not be a lot of money to you rich bastards, but it certainly was to me (considering I only paid $1700 for the car). The guy on the phone was generally a dick, but they got me the parts I needed in the time they said they would. I don’t have to like the guy to order parts I need, and he doesn’t have to like me. It’s always nice when we get along, but I buy thousands of dollars worth of gas every year from people I don’t even know. Anyhow… I had a problem with a brake caliper and I tried to return it about 6 months later. They didn’t like that it had been so long, but after a little grief they did me right. All my parts worked and I loved my car again.

This year… The weekend before WCC06 my driver’s side door latch broke. I couldn’t be the only guy in Portland with a car he couldn’t open from outside with the window up. So I called up Automobile Atlanta… I was panicked. I called AA and they sent me two latches for a reasonable price, right on time. I also ordered a new interior light, and it’s a thing of beauty. I fixed the door and enjoyed a wonderful weekend of 914 love, with a bunch of other crazies.

Automobile Atlanta is a company with a bunch of people who work there. They each have good days and they have bad days. So do I. I still have my 1993 Automobile Atlanta catalog ‘cause it’s got 100 great 914 tips. To tell you the truth I’m not so impressed with the counter help at my local NAPA store either, but I buy parts from them. They have good parts… and they aren’t bad people. I don’t go hang out at their house on the weekend, but I'll buy car and motorcyle parts from them.

And that's all I got to say about that…

Great thoughts Coy. Certainly a very reasonable man you are. I deal with CARS in New Jersey for my 64 Buick Riviera parts to restore my Dad's original car. Unbelievable "you know whats" as you say. Yet they have all of the parts I need. However what really irritates me the most about that company is that no one knows ANYTHING about the car even though they profess to be the authorities! A real joke. I really do not mind being abused by them while trying to order parts, but the non knowledge is the capper. A simple question like "how many do I need" or "what clip do I need" goes unanswered!!!!! I ended up buying two other cars for parts bins/models so I will know what is where and how it will go together.
They make our company look like absolute angels, even to t.c.davis!!!!!

[Joe Bob]

Wanna buy a hat, shirt or coffee mug?

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Wanna buy a hat, shirt or coffee mug?

sure sign me up!

[McMark]

George, don't expect the tech question to come to you. There are plenty here that you can just jump in and answer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) You haven't made a single post outside this thread. Time to get out of here and look around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

George, don't expect the tech question to come to you. There are plenty here that you can just jump in and answer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) You haven't made a single post outside this thread. Time to get out of here and look around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Thank you very much for the steer Mark. I will see what I can do. I of course cannot give any v-8 conversion advice!!!!!

[markb]

I am overwhelmed at all of the posts and am afraid that if I replied to them all I would never again have time for anything else!!!!!
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Why should you be any different than the rest of us crazy 914 owners? We seem to live here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Oh, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

[quote name='markb' date='Jan 4 2007, 01:54 PM' post='842597']
I am overwhelmed at all of the posts and am afraid that if I replied to them all I would never again have time for anything else!!!!!
[/quote]
Why should you be any different than the rest of us crazy 914 owners? We seem to live here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Oh, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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good point! Just feel like I have an obligation! That is all Thank you for the post.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Hi Everyone. As many suggested I will try to reply to tech inquiries not of this thread and am available at the dr914@autoatlanta.com.
We are in the middle of a rust repair right now if you need any tech pictures. We are installing left and right floor pans and are reconstructing the right rear longitudinal.

[nomore9one4]

Rust repair photos are always welcome. That is probably the biggest issue with this little car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[gary gartner]

First off, I applaud you 'COY' for a well presented comment on the AA love 'em/hate 'em deal, thanks wish I could have put it as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Second, I have ordered from AA numerous times,( always got what I needed when I needed it) talked to Dr.George a few times and said a prayerful 'thank you' to my copy of 'Tech Tips' when it and the old paper AA catalog got me out of a problem with the car, WAY before I knew that the internet and 914 BBS's even existed.

So, thank you Doctor

Gary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

First off, I applaud you 'COY' for a well presented comment on the AA love 'em/hate 'em deal, thanks wish I could have put it as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Second, I have ordered from AA numerous times,( always got what I needed when I needed it) talked to Dr.George a few times and said a prayerful 'thank you' to my copy of 'Tech Tips' when it and the old paper AA catalog got me out of a problem with the car, WAY before I knew that the internet and 914 BBS's even existed.

So, thank you Doctor

Gary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

and THANK YOU Gary! And thank you everyone who has helped me survive these last 30 years!!!!

[Mueller]

That was always the code for the paint to sample, so if someone had a color they really loved, the factory would paint the 914 to that paint sample. Therefore some chick ordered her pink 914 back then!! Really neat and unique to have one! We have seem some crazy original paint purples as well!

If i recall correctly, there were at least 3 pink 98 cars with almost sequential Vin numbers.
That would indicate some intentional involvement of Porsche.

Misha

Hi Misha. I would think that some corporation probably ordered the sequential cars. Something like Mary Kay (although I know that they only ordered cadillacs back then!)

I was also thinking that the "pink" 914s could have originally been ordered for Playboy, they used to give thier Playmate of the month (or year or whatever) a car as well.....maybe a dealer special ordered them hoping to get Hugh to buy the cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


oh yea, welcome George.....count me as somebody that has never had a problem with AA...then again I've never bought anything from you, but I'm sure that'll change one of these days if I cannot find my stuff local or on the West Coast...

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

That was always the code for the paint to sample, so if someone had a color they really loved, the factory would paint the 914 to that paint sample. Therefore some chick ordered her pink 914 back then!! Really neat and unique to have one! We have seem some crazy original paint purples as well!

If i recall correctly, there were at least 3 pink 98 cars with almost sequential Vin numbers.
That would indicate some intentional involvement of Porsche.

Misha

Hi Misha. I would think that some corporation probably ordered the sequential cars. Something like Mary Kay (although I know that they only ordered cadillacs back then!)

I was also thinking that the "pink" 914s could have originally been ordered for Playboy, they used to give thier Playmate of the month (or year or whatever) a car as well.....maybe a dealer special ordered them hoping to get Hugh to buy the cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


oh yea, welcome George.....count me as somebody that has never had a problem with AA...then again I've never bought anything from you, but I'm sure that'll change one of these days if I cannot find my stuff local or on the West Coast...

thank you!!