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Any thoughts on this one? |
jbossolo |
Aug 15 2015, 08:29 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 15-August 15 From: Texas Member No.: 19,064 Region Association: None |
Hi guys, newbie to 914's. My other P-cars are an 87' 930 and an 02' 996TT.
Always been a fan of the 914, as a kid had a neighbour that owned one, got hooked. That being said, AutoAtlanta has a 73' for sale: http://www.autoatlanta.com/carsales/porsch...ng.php?id=48111 Is it worth a closer inspection? I went once to their shop years ago, seemed legit. Do they have a good rep in the community? Is this a good car, or should I try and find something more "restored"? My goal is as a keeper, Sunday driver. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and suggestions. |
mepstein |
Aug 15 2015, 08:38 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,312 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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poorsche914 |
Aug 15 2015, 08:44 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
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rhodyguy |
Aug 15 2015, 09:01 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Some corrosion repair, a paint job and it'll be swell. Maybe...appearently ancient 165x15 tire relacement was not part of the thorough service. $2k more buys a sorted car in the classifieds here. Plan on spending well north of $20k after all of the dust settles. Better go look at the car before you commit to anything. The pictures seem to be carefully orcastrated. The missing branch elbow to the heat control valve is telling to me. For over $13k I would want to see the rocker covers off and the forward engine compartment firewall to pan area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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RickS |
Aug 15 2015, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Ask them first to send you pics of the hell hole and the shots of the longs under the rocker panels. Seems like a solid platform from the pics. I would get a PPI done too.
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Krieger |
Aug 15 2015, 09:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,726 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Exercise extreme caution when dealing with AA. I'd look elsewhere.
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Spoke |
Aug 15 2015, 09:48 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Not worth what they are asking. Keep looking. Buy your 914 from this site or from Pelican. |
theleschyouknow |
Aug 15 2015, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
I am a pretty new 914 owner & having never dealt with AA I don't have a dog in the hunt but do a search for them on here before getting too far down the road with them
there's a handful of other Texans on here, glad to have another. what part are you from ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) oh and check out the classifieds here -for a few dollars more I'd be seriously interested in that Delphi green 5-lug 2056 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 15 2015, 10:08 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
This repair looks suspect. This area is not typically the first place to rust. This pic of the drivers side jack point would make me wonder about the passenger side and hell hole.
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 15 2015, 10:15 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,820 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Buyer beware is always the rule regardless of the seller. Do your homework and go see the car. I agree re the typical rust spots - why did AA not show them? They know these cars inside and out. Those would be the must post pictures if you knew about these cars. They do, so the fact they did not post them is a red flag. Aside from that, the pictures are all pretty lousy - poor quality photos so it is hard to see detail.
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bandjoey |
Aug 15 2015, 10:17 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Picture 20 sure looks like some long damage and rust.
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rhodyguy |
Aug 15 2015, 10:21 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
"...ready for the fly in drive home routine." Then you're on your own? Better sign up with AAA. Buy a round trip ticket and spring for flight insurance so you can cancel the return flight. Keep looking....
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Chris H. |
Aug 15 2015, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Some corrosion repair, a paint job and it'll be swell. Maybe...appearently ancient 165x15 tire relacement was not part of the thorough service. $2k more buys a sorted car in the classifieds here. Plan on spending well north of $20k after all of the dust settles. Better go look at the car before you commit to anything. The pictures seem to be carefully orcastrated. The missing branch elbow to the heat control valve is telling to me. For over $13k I would want to see the rocker covers off and the forward engine compartment firewall to pan area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) "Fly in drive home..." Riiiight.....if those tires held up the entire way it would be like driving an old Big Wheel. |
somd914 |
Aug 15 2015, 02:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Did someone mention buying a car from AA?
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jbossolo |
Aug 15 2015, 02:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 15-August 15 From: Texas Member No.: 19,064 Region Association: None |
Got it. I'll keep looking. Thanks!
Oh, I'm in Brownsville TX. Also commonly known as the "asshole of Texas". That, or "North Mexico". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
porschetub |
Aug 15 2015, 03:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,704 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Did someone mention buying a car from AA? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ,agreed the car is poorly advertised in the pics thats because it looks tired anyway,better pics would have bought that out more. You would think with the huge stock of "the best in the world'' parts he could have fitted a set of foglight grills and groomed the car. For this price the OP could buy a better sorted car elsewhere. |
Perry Kiehl Clone |
Aug 16 2015, 12:33 PM
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I have personal experience purchasing a car from them, and could not recommend.
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