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Questions About 912E Cars |
Larmo63 |
May 18 2015, 11:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a track on a clean 912E. I know these cars are bastards, but what is the market and current opinion on worth and collectibility?
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jim_hoyland |
May 18 2015, 11:41 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,313 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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r_towle |
May 18 2015, 11:41 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
personally, I think its the better motor for the car, better low end torque.
I think backdating the body would be my choice... rich |
montoya 73 2.0 |
May 18 2015, 12:04 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
The 2 that I found on The Samba shows 20k'ish with low miles (1 @85k miles).
The Samba 912E search they are down your way too. |
Larmo63 |
May 18 2015, 12:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Weren't they all '76s?
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billh1963 |
May 18 2015, 12:13 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
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rosenfe |
May 18 2015, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
i have one .they are more rust resistant,good power with the 2.0l engine.they handle well and can be a problem in california with smog,though i passed .depends on your smog laws.they originally came with thermal reactors and air pumps as part of smog system.most people remove reactors and disconnect air pump.of course not me.most smog guys dont know what thermal reactors even look like.remember they were only made for one year.most body parts are 911 parts,but some are specific to the 912,such as throttle and clutch cable and various other parts.there is a forum for the 912e on 912bbs,and look down for the 912e forum.
i believe they will continue to slowly increase in price.there are less than 1500 left out there. |
McMark |
May 18 2015, 12:52 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) SMOG is a PITA. I would never get one if I had to SMOG it.
They are pretty heavy, so IMHO performance isn't that great compared to what we're used to. Especially with the stock engine. BUT, collectability is pretty good, but I really don't see them climbing to any real value. If you could get some enjoyment out of it, buy it and have fun. If you can get a good deal, just flip it and take the profit to your 914. But don't buy it and restore it, or fix it up. You'll most likely end upside down pretty quick. |
Mikey914 |
May 19 2015, 09:07 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Got one. with the sunroof. Low miles all records. only 2100 made, only 500 with sunroof.
Very dependable daily driver, most have very high miles because of this. The issue is the thermal reactors. To meet EPA they added 2 cans of ceramic material that heats up and burns off the unburnt fuel. Unfortunately, in an air cooled car they keep baking the oil in the case after you shut down. Most cars have had these yanked, so the emissions can be an issue. I can get mine to pass without, at least last time it did. I'll let you know this next round. |
rosenfe |
May 19 2015, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
i love mine,poor mans 911.i used a local porsche shop to help me get smog done.there are counties in california that only require an inital smog cerificate and then no further tests required,but you need a" residency " there.the trans is overbuilt and engines can be durable.
if you like, it buy it,if your buying to make money then i would be cautious. they are scarce. |
Mikey914 |
May 19 2015, 10:10 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The money will probably be there in the long term. You saw how long it's taken 914's to appreciate. At least it's a "real Porsche".
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rosenfe |
May 19 2015, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
you cant beat the classic 911 body,its timeless.
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76912E |
May 19 2015, 04:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 14-March 09 From: Freedom, NH Member No.: 10,163 Region Association: North East States |
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arkitect |
May 19 2015, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
Check out this picture closely taken recently at the Hoffbrau parts event, right after the yellow is a 912 . Talked with the owner or son of the owner and they were looking to sell. He mentioned 21k...who knows what he bought it for, said it had a 2 liter in it, the same as a 914. Is that correct?
Dave Ignore the date on the pict, incorrect. |
matthepcat |
May 20 2015, 12:43 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Seems correct for inflated Bay Area Porsche pricing. Check out this picture closely taken recently at the Hoffbrau parts event, right after the yellow is a 912 . Talked with the owner or son of the owner and they were looking to sell. He mentioned 21k...who knows what he bought it for, said it had a 2 liter in it, the same as a 914. Is that correct? Dave Ignore the date on the pict, incorrect. |
Jake Raby |
May 20 2015, 02:53 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I own two, I have owned over 15 of them.
Like 914s today these cars are finally appreciating. I have leads on 2-3 more that I am buying to hold. You can't go wrong, one of the best balanced tail draggers of all time. They are simple, fun to drive and different. I turned down 40K for my white # 985 a few weeks ago. Its a sunroof/ AC/ tinted window car. I predict that the new 4 cylinder 911s (turbo) will remind people that the 912E was the last 4 cylinder 911 bodied vehicle that was available. That will drive prices a bit. Aric on the 912 registry has located 1350 of them still in existence of the 2099 built. This post has been edited by Jake Raby: May 20 2015, 03:36 PM |
Dave_Darling |
May 20 2015, 09:59 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I remember the demise of #1. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) A younger guy out east bought it, and took it to his mechanic for a good going-over. The mechanic took it for a test drive and wrapped it around a tree.
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Jake Raby |
May 20 2015, 10:10 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
The first car sold was #11 and it's still alive. I know the owner and he has inquired about my engine for it. The last one#2099 is Raby powered.
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Dave_Darling |
May 21 2015, 08:41 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
#1 was not sold, it was given to (I think?) an employee.
...Unless the young man concerned was pulling our legs about exactly what he found... --DD |
Jake Raby |
May 21 2015, 09:40 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Things production wise started with #11.
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