Hi There, I'm pretty new to the forum and to the 914 world too. I've been saving for a long time and I'm now ready to buy a drivable 914 that doesn't require to many adjustments right away. Preferably an original or as close to original. Any models, just no later then 1975 ( smog exempt ) Thank you all
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Welcome aboard mate! Rust is the major disease of the 914, look, probe, take tons of pics, ask lots of questions prior to opening your checkbook and most of all enjoy the ride.
Check out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRBvwsQDBj0
Also, type in Ian Karr on YouTube to check out excellent 914 videos
Most importantly, Porsche 914 for Newbies episodes
Oscar
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=25745 Welcome aboard. This is a great place to learn more than you will ever want to about the 914. No shortage of information and help. The attached video of Dr. 914 doing a good PPI (pre-purchase inspection) is well worth the time.
As others have said, rust is the biggest concern on these cars. Next comes accident damage that was not repaired correctly. Remember these were inexpensive cars and often times corners were cut. Really only in the last 10 years have these values steeply climbed.
Take the time to educate yourself on what to look for and what to run from. Then be prepared to act when the right one comes up so you don't miss it. Typically the better condition the car to begin with the better off you are in the long run. I would also add, the closer to stock you find the car generally the better off you are. Also Ian Karr's videos series is well worth the time when it comes to seeing how to work on these cars. Very educational and entertaining.
Good luck in your search and enjoy.
Michael
Welcome to the world. This is the place for all things 914.
We have a number of 914 brothers in the Los Angeles area. Wouldn’t it be great to find a local car? From the SoCal Cal area. I bought the one in my avatar 18 months ago, just to get it into inventory One owner 1975 blue plate car with Paperwork back from year one. Repaint from 18 years ago. Great to look at older repaint because any rust or bad body work would have shown up.
Bob B Burton West Los Angeles
Thank you so much everyone for your nice welcome . I've already learned a lot and I'm hoping to be able to find something decent within my budget sometime soon .
Thank you all again for sharing all those materials,
Stefano
Thanks Dax,
I just reached out to Bob...
Thanks for the kind words Dax,
Stef914 I just got your message and as you are in Los Angeles my 75 should be a good fit.
I got it from a middle man from the original owner in the south bay with every recite from day one and from the different Porsche shops that some are not there anymore. Car was painted 18 years ago and it looks great. I can find no rust anywhere on this car. Great if you can find a car with an aged paint job so you can see if any body work shows up bad. This car is so nice that I had to buy it and put it away from the start of Covid-19 till now. Always a garage kept in Southern California original blue-plate car in fantastic condition
Bob B. Number 41 is getting close
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