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| jmill |
 May 9 2008, 11:17 PM
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Green Hornet  Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I've always loved the porsche. I sold my 924S last year and now I rue the day. I'm looking to buy a 914. I don't think I can afford the 2.0. Can you guys shed some light on the 914 for me. What should I look for? What are the best years in your opinion and why? Can 5k get me a solid car? Thats about all the wife will turn me loose with.
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| Sleepin |
May 9 2008, 11:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I will help a fellow cheesehead out I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Check around the classifieds here, on the Pelican board, NARP, Club, Samba...and last but not least eBay. 5K is a decent start for a good driver for probably a 75-76 2.0 (75-76 cars usually go for a little less). Probably the most sought after year is 73. Some prefer the 72's. Watch and be patient, you can find something solid for 5k easy. You can pick up 1.8's for pretty cheap, but they are not too desireable (lowest hp rating due to different fuel injection) although the 1.8's seem a little more reliable IMHO. Be careful when buying from the rust states....buying a car in California and paying $1k to get it transported is often a better bet than spending $5k for a car in the rust states and picking it up. Patience, patience, patience is what I can share. Good deals come around.....and I can guarantee as soon as you pick one up...a better deal will come around! If you really want a great deal...see here. $6900...more than your budget, but well worth the asking price. '73 2.0 |
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jmill Shed some light for me please May 9 2008, 11:17 PM
dw914er best thing to look out for is rust. Rust is the en... May 9 2008, 11:34 PM SLITS Try this from Pelican
This should give you an ide... May 9 2008, 11:35 PM ericread If you are a bit patient, you should be able to fi... May 9 2008, 11:36 PM jmill I fairly handy. I'm an aircraft mechanic that... May 9 2008, 11:49 PM dw914er that car in that ad is odd.
the exterior pictures... May 9 2008, 11:50 PM jmill I saw that too. Most likely before and after pics... May 10 2008, 12:04 AM KaptKaos Where abouts in Wisco are you? May 10 2008, 12:25 AM jmill I live in Racine. It's about halfway between ... May 10 2008, 12:55 AM
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I live in Racine. It's about halfway between... May 10 2008, 07:07 PM Dave_Darling The best year and model to get is the one with the... May 10 2008, 01:23 AM STL914 I might suggest giving Brad Mayeur a call. He... May 10 2008, 07:29 AM rhodyguy scroll down the page a bit and read the thread abo... May 10 2008, 08:23 AM jmill Thanks for the help guys. I've sent about 4 P... May 10 2008, 06:09 PM jmill I know it's Mothers Day weekend and all. But ... May 10 2008, 07:51 PM |
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