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iwanta914-6
post Jul 27 2015, 10:05 AM
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So when I get to the point of looking at a 914, what are some tips? I would ask if someone local could look at it for or with me, but I don't think there are too many 914 owners in MN.

I realize, a 914 in Minnesota is most likely trouble to begin with. But other than inspecting the longs, hell hole, and trunks for rust, what else should I look out for?

I wasn't planning on really looking until next spring, but one just popped up on craigslist up in Northern MN.

The car seems like a good deal. Seller of course states "no rust". No mention of motor size though I have asked him, maybe he's not sure. Says that it is a 75 though it doesn't appear to have the big bumpers, maybe replaced when the owner had some body work and new paint done a few years ago. Owner, who is 72 and has had the car since 1980, has a friend selling it for him. Owner just "wants it gone".

I'm a little nervous about posting the CL listing because it could potentially come back to bite me if it turns out that I want to buy it and someone here decides to scoop it up or turn into a bidding war.

But if that happens, so be it...

http://brainerd.craigslist.org/cto/5140734555.html

Opinions and thoughts?

Thanks!

Edit:

Seller sent me a few more pictures if interested. The "boss" already kind of shot down the idea at this point, but I'll keep trying, lol.

http://s61.photobucket.com/user/kmueller44...rt=3&page=1
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Cairo94507
post Jul 27 2015, 10:17 AM
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Unless you have seen a ton more photos and received more information as well I would not move on that without a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic who knows 914's intimately. Way to much chance of getting burned regarding rust.
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post Jul 27 2015, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jul 27 2015, 11:17 AM) *

Unless you have seen a ton more photos and received more information as well I would not move on that without a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic who knows 914's intimately. Way to much chance of getting burned regarding rust.



Any 914 experts in Minnesota, more specifically Northern MN (staples)? I'm still new here but I think Rick (the alien?) is up in Duluth. Not sure if his services are available though, besides it's not exactly close to Duluth.

I did contact the guy selling it for the owner. He said he's been driving it around trying to give it some more exposure. Stated that the motor was rebuilt about 8 years ago and has 10k miles on the rebuild. It's spent most of the last 5 years in storage. He said that it smokes a bit when first started and when sitting at stop lights, but as he drive it he says it does this less. Not sure what that means...
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post Jul 27 2015, 10:51 AM
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From LI the passenger door gap looks good. Take a ride and check it out, if you really want a 914 I'm sure that you have done all your due diligence regarding what to look for. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 27 2015, 01:19 PM
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added a photobucket link to my OP with a few more pictures from the seller.
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post Jul 27 2015, 01:40 PM
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You need to go look at that. The pics don't really help much. Need to see what's under the carpeting in the trunks, but most importantly the longs and the area where the battery tray is. Most 914s look pretty good in pictures. I'd look behind those bumpers too and make sure there's no collision damage.

Andy's gonna like the wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) . Flashbaaaaack.
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post Jul 27 2015, 01:51 PM
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Go look at it with someone.

Even if the car blows, you'll be building your experience for a future purchase.
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post Jul 27 2015, 04:08 PM
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Trunks that have been painted black are usually not a good sign. Both front and rear trunks should be body color, as should the engine compartment. Flat black paint is an easy way to cover up rust, bondo, and accident damage. I would look very carefully at the metal (or lack thereof) in those trunks.

Also, those bumpers aren't original. 75 should have the big rubber bumpers. Those appear to be fiberglass aftermarket replacements. Not sure what those rear view mirrors are either.
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post Jul 27 2015, 05:33 PM
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I definitely agree about questioning black paint on common rust areas and also beware of over use of undercoating; I'd even take a magnet to those areas. (my PO did A LOT of work to hide rust: window screen w/ bondo, caulked aluminum, and all covered with a generous slathering of undercoating) And if it's a resto, ask to see pictures, receipts, etc.
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post Jul 27 2015, 05:39 PM
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The left side headlight bucket area looks dodgy…..
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post Jul 27 2015, 05:46 PM
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Those pictures tell nothing. How much do you think you would be willing to pay for that car? How much do you have to spend?
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post Jul 27 2015, 06:00 PM
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I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914, but I do.
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post Jul 27 2015, 06:32 PM
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Here's a couple threads you might want to read through during your 914 search:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=Grote+alas

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=Grote+alas

Also, I noticed that the passenger headrest seems kind of funky in the car in your post. Maybe a poor re-cover?
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post Jul 27 2015, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 27 2015, 08:00 PM) *

I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914, but I do.


I do too and I don't know why either.
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post Jul 28 2015, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(Big Len @ Jul 27 2015, 09:10 PM) *

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 27 2015, 08:00 PM) *

I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914, but I do.


I do too and I don't know why either.


It's that clean look. Matches the design of the car well.
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post Jul 28 2015, 08:41 AM
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I'm guessing "centerlines" are the wheels?
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