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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Most $$ spent on a 914
Posted by: TROJANMAN May 21 2004, 01:52 PM
again, another exciting day at the office and this is what i found
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/8/6/71456686.htm
it looks like it might be gold plated
there has to be a point where it just isn't a 914 anymore.
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 01:57 PM
Peanuts! ask that guy in Tx. about his yellow six.
Posted by: TROJANMAN May 21 2004, 01:59 PM
is that the one with the chevette engine?
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 02:00 PM
Nope. 3.6L
Posted by: VegasRacer May 21 2004, 02:00 PM
I'll bet there are alot of us here who have spent more than 44K on our cars over the years.
I don't want to add up the bills and the time I have invested wasted on mine.
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 02:05 PM
Yeah John, In 31 years, I've spent at least that much. Rich Johson's car is the nicest I've ever seen. He wouldn't tell me how much he spent on it, but just smiled when I coaxed "50 or 60K?".
Posted by: jkeyzer May 21 2004, 02:35 PM
There's a big difference between f'd up 914s with "over $XX,000 invested" on auto trader and the $100,000+ 3.6 conversions. Both of the people who did them are probably a little nuts, but in completely different ways.
Posted by: TROJANMAN May 21 2004, 02:41 PM
i just thought the one i found on autotrader was a little odd, to say the least.
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 02:42 PM
Ok, call me little nuts. Ok, call me alot nuts! I just wish I had that kinda disposable cash. Damn right I'd have the nicest 914 in existence. Fuck a bunch of new cars!
Posted by: lmcchesney May 21 2004, 02:44 PM
I believe the wiper arms and blades are 914.
We easily confuse $ spent in investments with $ spent in entertainment. 
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 02:47 PM
A 914 is not an investment. It is food for the soul. 
Posted by: J P Stein May 21 2004, 03:12 PM
I'll try to rremember that when I'm puttin' in OT to pay for this shit at that souless outfit I work for.
Posted by: Hi_Fi_Guy May 21 2004, 03:27 PM
It is really easy to put $40k+ into a 914.
Ask me how I know 
I know of a few 914-6s that have well over $65k invested.
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 03:32 PM
JP, maybe ya need a new job? 
Posted by: rdauenhauer May 21 2004, 03:47 PM
Isnt that one of those BBR conversions?
Posted by: type47 May 21 2004, 04:46 PM
schweeeeeeettttttttttttttt! 
Posted by: CaliWRX May 21 2004, 05:40 PM
the $44,000 914
it looks like it might be gold plated
there has to be a point where it just isn't a 914 anymore.
That is like 10 minutes away from me max.
Should I go on a reconnaissance mission?
Posted by: vsg914 May 21 2004, 05:43 PM
Yes, with a camera and a big screwdriver. 
Just kidding. leave the screwdriver at home.
Posted by: Chris H. May 21 2004, 05:45 PM
I think the British guy with the kevlar-bodied blown v-8 might 914 be the guy with the most $$$ in his ride. That thing is unbelievable.
Posted by: ! May 21 2004, 07:43 PM
Oh please shoot me..... 
Posted by: neo914-6 May 21 2004, 08:11 PM
"Money spent" is relative to how much you are willing to spend which may explain the question of why you would spend that much and what you ultimately wanted to accomplish.
Completely restoring a basic car can easily exceed $30k over the price of the car. (~1/3 body & paint, 1/3 engine, and 1/3 parts). Multiply that with a car that's rare or high market. Modifying it can add that much too. Look at how much is spent at custom shop rods with the crew labor, designers, project managers, and fabricators.
What you want to accomplish can vary. Some get a car and start a little work here and a little work there and voila, 15-20 years later you spent tens of thousands of dollars. Then factor in your what your time is worth...
Posted by: Mark Henry May 21 2004, 08:18 PM
BANG!
Posted by: TROJANMAN May 22 2004, 10:40 AM
mike glad to see the avatar is back. you should most more threads just so we can look.
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