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Is this 914 for sale a GOOD BUY FOR ME?, The Man know's greatness , I wanna learn about greatness, greatnes |
sam quartermain |
Feb 19 2009, 01:41 PM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None |
I've been in the market for a 914 going on about 1 yr now , this forum has advised me very well in the past .
Here is a car i've found that is only 10 miles from me , seller list's car for sale ,6k my question is , is this good value for the buy. because my budget is really 3-5k other questions is there or should there be a price trade off between cars with f.i vs carbs or , 1-7 , 1-8 or 2.0 ???? and as a driver , what setup is best , because alot of the cars i've been looking at are set up differently and i'd like to hear what the difference's from behind the wheel are with these different engine set up's .???? I'm going to be doing freeway miles mostly , so what works best and most reliable in a high mileage 70mph constant speed.??? also , what are the hp/tor numbers for these engine and combinations . i've heard about a 5k type IV that just bolt's up , so if I could find a car that's pristine then I could make it ass ripper and reliable for 5k more , just some thoughts would help ??? __________________+++++++++++++++++__________+++++++++________ 1976 914 2.0 - $6000 (MONTEREY PARK) GREAT CONDITION CAR WITH ONLY 3 PREVIOUS OWNERS. ALWAYS GARAGED IN SO. CAL AREA CALL FOR MORE INFO FUEL INJECTED, 2.0 ALLOYS MOVING MUST SELL Attached image(s) |
JoeSharp |
Feb 19 2009, 01:49 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
It will have to pass SMOG as a 1976 car here in Califorina. So you won't be able to soup it up.
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sam quartermain |
Feb 19 2009, 01:54 PM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None |
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SirAndy |
Feb 19 2009, 02:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
And could i get around it buy supertrapping it for 1 day out of the year or what ??? I'm not sure you can "buy" it by supertrapping it, however, you *could* keep the original engine, exhaust, cat and everything related in your garage just for that one day of smog testing. IMHO, overkill, but hey. Of course, you could just drive it with the stock 2.0L motor. I know, i know, crazy idea ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy PS: And no, it doesn't look like the '76 will ever be exempt from testing. CA has no plans on raising the cutoff year any time soon. PPS: Also note, just because pre '76 cars are exempt from testing does not mean you can legally throw in just about any engine. You still have to meet the smog requirements of that year. You're just exempt from testing, not from meeting those standards. If pulled over with a non-stock engine, you can still get a ticket, or worse. |
ericread |
Feb 19 2009, 02:21 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
IMHO, if you want to make it a concours car, go for it. However, if you want to have some fun by modifying it or don't want to have to worry about meeting 35 year old SMOG control tests, I would highly recommend you stay with 1975 or older year cars.
Eric (BTW: Is this heading another quote from "COBB"?) |
sam quartermain |
Feb 19 2009, 03:09 PM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None |
IMHO, if you want to make it a concours car, go for it. However, if you want to have some fun by modifying it or don't want to have to worry about meeting 35 year old SMOG control tests, I would highly recommend you stay with 1975 or older year cars. Eric (BTW: Is this heading another quote from "COBB"?) ok , so the 76's are def not for me thanks. and yes it's another Cobb , ism " A man's friend should not care what he say's or does and to those who are not his friends , to hell with em ." |
SirAndy |
Feb 19 2009, 08:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I wanna learn about greatness Maybe you should start by learning about apostrophes ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
degreeoff |
Feb 19 2009, 09:17 PM
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I like big butts and I can not lie! Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
aww Andy be nice!
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Justinp71 |
Feb 19 2009, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,585 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
If you are putting in a bigger motor I wouldn't worry to much about size, typically 2.0 cars are a premium, however I think you could use the exhaust from a 2.0 if you put in a bigger motor. All you really want is as clean, rust free and complete car as possible for your money... Your not going to find a perfect car for your price range, but I would start making sure there are no big rust problems and you have a clean straight body in anything you look at. After you look at a car make sure you price the replacement; parts some of the after market rubber is cheap, but other parts (inc rubber) are expensive (semi)...there are also alot of used parts around too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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