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| tracks914 |
 May 15 2005, 05:24 PM
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Canadian Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None   |
I am looking at buying a '74 thats been parked for 17 years.
I don't know if I want to rebiuld the whole car right now or convert my car to a 2.0. I would hate to devalue my car but for an extra 25% HP, it might be fun. |
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| spare time toys |
May 15 2005, 05:27 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The most valuable one is one you are happy with and its what you want (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Porsche Rescue |
May 15 2005, 06:08 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
This is not an "apples to apples" comparison. If the '74 2.0 is restored to the same standard as the '72 it will always be worth more in the market place. While converting a '72 to side shift will improve the shifting, you will not recoup the cost when selling the '72.
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| tat2dphreak |
May 15 2005, 08:17 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
you won't hardly recoup any costs on restoring these cars, it's a labor of love...
Larry is right... whatever you are more happy with... |
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| markb |
May 15 2005, 08:56 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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Yup, it's worth more if it's what you want.
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| GaroldShaffer |
May 15 2005, 08:59 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Here is my 70 with a FI 74 2.0L with euro P &C and side shift trans. Now all this was done before I bought it, but I would have end up doing it anyway. Hopefully my 3yr plan to make it a /6 goes well (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
What do you plan to use the car for? Any AXing, the extra 25hp can't hurt. I drive my car every chance I get and I AX every chance I get. Attached image(s) 
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| mihai914 |
May 15 2005, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None
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Why would it devalue your car if you would be running the 2.0 for the extra juice and keep the boat anchor in a corner for CW purposes? My .02$ CDN Mihai |
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| xsboost90 |
May 15 2005, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
these things are like beetles, tons of em'! Make it what you want.
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| anthony |
May 15 2005, 09:23 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
I wouldn't worry about value. There isn't much about a 1.7 engine that is collectible. Go with the 2.0 and never look back.
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| azbill |
May 15 2005, 11:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 26-July 04 From: Glendale, Az Member No.: 2,403 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you want a "nice car" show condition not concourse buy don't build it unless you love the challenge of building. There is great satisfaction from the experience. You will NOT make any money or break even at this time. If you hold the car for several years ther might be some upside it a crap shoot.
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| Mark Henry |
May 16 2005, 05:39 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I could make my 74 1.8 concourse for less than a third of what my engine is costing. But who want's a concourse 1.8????
If it's a /6, LE, '73 2.0 etc. thats a different matter but IMO it's your car do as you like. |
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| ewdysar |
May 16 2005, 03:31 PM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
To me, the 2.0 and sideshift are more valuable, though a collector may prefer the original drivetrain (matching numbers, etc.) And a car in really good shape is wayyyy ahead of a project, barring hard to find, unmolested projects. And since it appears that a VW Thing is worth twice what most teeners are worth, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) pick the car that you want to drive. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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| ArtechnikA |
May 16 2005, 03:38 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
a "collector" will be looking for a car with less than 10,000 mi - and there are plenty of them out there from which to choose. they are pricey, but there's something about "cheap" and "serious collector" that do not go together.
if your car has anything like average miles, it is *not* collectable. it may well be a very nice car, but you don't "make" a museum piece - you find them. |
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| rjkavanagh |
May 16 2005, 06:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 17-September 04 From: Fremont, Ca Member No.: 2,775 Region Association: None |
In my opinion (for what it's worth) half the fun of these cars is to personalize them. Go have fun with it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif)
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| anthony |
May 16 2005, 07:15 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
These days a bone stock car is a form of personalization since there are so few of them left! |
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| tracks914 |
May 16 2005, 07:30 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Wow, not at all what I expected but I love the comments.
I think I will go pick up the 2.0 and put it into my '72. TX |
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| tat2dphreak |
May 16 2005, 09:34 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
only if bone stock fits your personality... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) feel me you do? |
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| DblDog |
May 17 2005, 12:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Rafael, CA Member No.: 3,578 Region Association: Northern California |
I bought my 914 (still not used to 'teener) new in May of 72. After many alternating bouts of driving and storage, its almost ready for the road , again. Its 'bone stock' save a rebuilt 1.7. No plans to change. When I take it out now I get that rush like the first time I drove it...still a kick in the pants to drive. Personalization? Big time!
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