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Posted by: Frankvw Apr 15 2016, 02:14 PM

Hi all. Saw this 914 on ebay
201560695099 a 1971 Indian red 1.7
high mileage (238000) but looks well cared for.
the wheels might be not everybody his/her favourite item on this car, but what is your opinion on this 914 ? Or maybe this is a 914world member that is selling this Porsche?
thanks in advance for your time and feedback.
frank

Posted by: rjames Apr 15 2016, 02:26 PM

QUOTE(Frankvw @ Apr 15 2016, 01:14 PM)

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Apr 15 2016, 02:28 PM

QUOTE(rjames @ Apr 15 2016, 03:26 PM)

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 15 2016, 02:33 PM

looks clean inside and outside. If no major rusted metals the price is perfect!

Posted by: Frankvw Apr 15 2016, 03:11 PM

Some extra info from the seller on my question if this engine really did 283000 miles (since it looks way cleaner than most engines and engine bays I saw before on the cars for sale):

Thanks for your email. The car has been maintained very well and never driven hard (I’m retired).  I’m a firm believer of changing oil at 3k intervals which likely has a lot to do with its extended life. It leaks a bit from the speedo angle drive but does not burn oil.

The engine was completely rebuilt around 30k before I purchased it. At 155K, compression was checked before removing the engine for an oil cooler oil leak.  Only #4 exhaust valve needed to be replaced. Compression recorded at 120 lbs. on all cylinders upon reassembly.

Hope this helps.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 16 2016, 06:38 AM

That appears to be a very clean 914. The only things that jump out at me, and I am really digging here, are the steering wheel cover and tail pipe that needs to be replaced with a proper 914 tail pipe. I would add the black vinyl to the sail panels. All in all about 4 hours worth of work.

I would still put it up in the air and go over it carefully to make sure no hidden problems exist.