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'74 914 2.0 value |
Cal |
Jul 27 2015, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
Looking for advice.....
A Porsche mechanic that works on several friends 911's that I know recently purchased a one owner '74 914. The car has 80K miles is matching numbers and has the complete paperwork since new, manuals, window sticker, etc. The mechanics initial intent was to keep the car for himself and work on it as he had free time. He has since changed his mind because he has to many other cars and the car is now for sale. Since he's owned it he has gone through the entire car.....fuel system, brakes, suspension, electrical, major service/ tuneup, tires, etc. He has also replaced both jacking points and the battery tray due to minor rust and relocated the battery to the trunk. I've driven the car and its very tight and responsive. He's asking $20K for the car. The car is very nice but IMO it doesn't seem like it's worth $20K.....am I crazy? Thanks Attached thumbnail(s) |
Chris H. |
Jul 27 2015, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,046 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Is the paint original?
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Cal |
Jul 27 2015, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
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Cal |
Jul 27 2015, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
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Cal |
Jul 27 2015, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I was told that it was mostly original paint.....but it looks like it's been resprayed on the exterior. There's over spray on the fender to cowl seals and around plastic circular decor piece in the door jambs ( I'm not sure what you call those things).
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 27 2015, 10:07 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,706 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I would not pay $20K for that car.
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Cuda911 |
Jul 27 2015, 10:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like a nice clean car, which is hard to find, but I gotta agree with Jeff that 20k is rather steep. Sounds like that's an "I don't really want to sell it, but for the right price I will" price.
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porschetub |
Jul 27 2015, 11:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
he replaced those parts due to minor rust......no one would do that unless they were toast...sorry but i smell BS here,he replaced the battery tray......then he put the battery in the trunk...get the picture,cheers.
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Ansbacher |
Jul 27 2015, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
You can get a whole lot more for a whole lot less. That is not a 20K car by any stretch of the imagination. I'm all for bolstering market prices, but fair is fair.
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Hank914 |
Jul 27 2015, 11:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
You can get a whole lot more for a whole lot less. That is not a 20K car by any stretch of the imagination. I'm all for bolstering market prices, but fair is fair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Maybe not a 50% discount, but 40% off asking price, at least, IMHO. But since he knows Porsches, he does not want to sell that car, regardless of how many he has. He just wants a fool to overpay him. Don't be that fool. See Dwight's rule. |
Hank914 |
Jul 27 2015, 11:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
You can get a whole lot more for a whole lot less. That is not a 20K car by any stretch of the imagination. I'm all for bolstering market prices, but fair is fair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Maybe not a 50% discount, but 40% off asking price, at least, IMHO. But since he knows Porsches, he does not want to sell that car, regardless of how many he has. He just wants a fool to overpay him. Don't be that fool. See Dwight's rule. The Rule: Before I do anything, I ask myself: 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is 'Yes', then I do not do that thing. |
porschetub |
Jul 28 2015, 01:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
So all in all its a nice car but really is a car worth 12k max or less,looks like the seller is trying to recoup his costs and more,but thats the reality and wouldn't think he will move much.
Funny how people fix a car then think its worth more to make it saleable. |
euro911 |
Jul 28 2015, 01:44 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,857 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
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It looks like it's in pretty good condition, but it's got a long way to go before becoming a $20k car - IMO ... |
EdwardBlume |
Jul 28 2015, 05:06 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Original cars are very cool, but for 20k you can do better!
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DRPHIL914 |
Jul 28 2015, 07:07 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,809 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
$10-$12k, - maybe he paid too much and is try to recoup, or just trying to make a quick$10k because he has heard that the prices are going up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
-shop around, there are some nice cars out there for way less, you could get a very nice 73 2.0 AP car for that price. |
DRPHIL914 |
Jul 28 2015, 07:10 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,809 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=260011
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scotty b |
Jul 28 2015, 07:33 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
It's obvious in those pics the hell hole is a MESS of patches (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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Chris H. |
Jul 28 2015, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,046 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The crinkled paint in the engine bay on the passenger side is a sign of possible battery acid leakage. It's on the engine tin and in the hell hole area. That needs to be fixed properly. Engine should come out and everything needs to be inspected. Then...move the battery back.
It's a nicely preserved car. Kinda like the fact that it's a bare bones 2.0. Not $20k though. If you want it,find out if he really wants to sell it as has been mentioned before. A decent 2.0 like that is about $12kish. Maybe a little more if it's better in person. Is it calling your name (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ? |
KELTY360 |
Jul 28 2015, 07:47 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I agree with what's been said, putting it in the $10-12k range. I don't understand moving the battery all of about 18" to the rear and the poorly painted tins speak to a quality of workmanship level that would make me uncomfortable. I'd be concerned that this is one of those cars where the new owner keeps finding new issues under the surface.
This is a base level '74 2.0: no fogs, no console w/center gauges, black painted bumpers, steel wheels. It is likely a good starting point on the way to a great car, but for $20k you can get a great 914 2.0. The pricing being tossed around really speaks to the increase in value of these cars. Three years ago that's a $6-8000 car. |
saigon71 |
Jul 28 2015, 07:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Overall, the car looks pretty clean, but I'm curious as to why the hell hole wasn't fixed properly...20K seems a little steep.
As a point of reference, my 74 D-Jet with 147K miles, home restored car is insured for $14K. I think it's as clean as that one and has the appearance package. |
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