 73 1.7L on eBay, what do you think ? |
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| mettelman |
 Nov 14 2012, 10:02 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STUNNING-/3...forcev4exp=true
The seller says it has only had 2 owners and can document the 56K miles. What do you experienced guys think of this car? Having owned a 2.0L and a 6 will I be disappointed with the 1.7L ? Please be critical. No underside photos but seller is sending me them ... he promises its is as good as topside. We''ll see Thanks |
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| Nine_14 |
Nov 14 2012, 10:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-August 12 From: Germany Member No.: 14,873 Region Association: Germany |
Looks good, but wait for the pics of underside and other critical areas.
You don't need more horsepower ? The best way to fnd a good car is..... look at all the build and restauration threads, if one of those cars is available, take it and you know what you have. Many guys here do a really good job and spend a lot of time and $ to bring their baby in a good condition. As a potential buyer you know then wat's under the fresh paintwork and you can be sure to have a well done car. |
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| rwilner |
Nov 14 2012, 12:19 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
IMO -- that's a very strong asking price -- I would expect concours at that price for a 1.7. It is very nice looking though, the paint and chrome bumpers look to be in good shape. A few things off the top of my head:
Assuming the engine is solid... If you did get into this car at this price or something similar, I would want to confirm there is (close to) no rust anywhere by removing the rockers, closely inspecting the trunks, battery tray area, etc. I'd also want to do a very extensive inspection of the suspension -- how are the ball joints, a arm bushings, shocks, (not suspension, but) tie rods -- and I'd want to shift through every gear to assess health of the synchros. Freshening the synchros and suspension can eat up $5k easily, then you've got a $20k car. looks like a beaut though. I am pretty sure if you can afford the $$ and take the leap you won't regret it. |
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| patrick3000 |
Nov 14 2012, 12:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 19-July 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 6,468 |
QUOTE(mettelman @ Nov 14 2012, 11:02 AM)  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STUNNING-/3...forcev4exp=true What do you experienced guys think of this car? Having owned a 2.0L and a 6 will I be disappointed with the 1.7L ? Please be critical. No underside photos but seller is sending me them ... he promises its is as good as topside. We''ll see Thanks You will be disappointed with the 1.7L |
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| turk22 |
Nov 14 2012, 12:32 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Didn't we have a thread on this car the other day? I thought there were some red flags from that dealer already expressed, and the trunk badge mounted so high.
what happened to that thread? |
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| turk22 |
Nov 14 2012, 12:44 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| mettelman |
Nov 15 2012, 01:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
underside shots
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| mettelman |
Nov 15 2012, 01:16 PM
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second one
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| mettelman |
Nov 15 2012, 01:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
last one
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 16 2012, 07:42 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(patrick3000 @ Nov 14 2012, 01:25 PM) QUOTE(mettelman @ Nov 14 2012, 11:02 AM) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STUNNING-/3...forcev4exp=true What do you experienced guys think of this car? Having owned a 2.0L and a 6 will I be disappointed with the 1.7L ? Please be critical. No underside photos but seller is sending me them ... he promises its is as good as topside. We''ll see Thanks You will be disappointed with the 1.7L I'd say that depends on what you wish from the car. If you're looking to whip contemporaries - nope, not going to happen. If you want to enjoy a vintage Porsche, at a small price, - yes. Even the lowly 1.7 will give you performance & enjoyment. I've had mine for 40 years & never regretted it. Did some pretty successful auto-xing with it too. Tough as nails & just as reliable. |
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