Germany 914 Update, Might be really bad news... |
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Germany 914 Update, Might be really bad news... |
stephenaki |
Jun 10 2008, 08:38 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
OK, so I got back last week Friday from my trip to the states and finally was able to call and talk to Christoph today. Well, the conversation did not go quite as planned.
Christoph sent me an email but it evidently didn't reach me, not sure why as his other emails have gotten to me in the past. Bottom line up front, he is not sure that it is worth the expense to fix the car and thinks I might be better off selling it then getting a new one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Soooo, I will link up with him tomorrow and find out the gory details then give everyone an update. I am not sure what to expect at this point as prior statements of this nature have turned out to be relatively minor issues. I am hoping to get a complete list of what the issues are and will submit it to the forum for a second assessment once I meet with him. Wish me luck. |
r_towle |
Jun 11 2008, 07:45 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I would start with a few overall questions.
How is the body? Is there alot of rust and structural work needed? How is the market for these cars over there? Can you get decent money for a car that is not running? Can you afford to fix this (rebuilt the motor) at this time? Can you buy a used motor in Germany? Rich |
stephenaki |
Jun 11 2008, 09:08 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
I would start with a few overall questions. How is the body? Is there alot of rust and structural work needed? How is the market for these cars over there? Can you get decent money for a car that is not running? Can you afford to fix this (rebuilt the motor) at this time? Can you buy a used motor in Germany? Rich Body is solid, little to no rust. Car was from Arizona originally and spent about a year in Norfolk, VA area. I can probably get about 4,000 Euros which, at todays exchange rates, equates to roughly $6100. This is for a car that is not running. If I do the rebuild it won't cost much; still waiting on Christoph's quote. I haven't checked on EvilBay yet for motors, will do that tonight, the site is blocked at work. Biggest issue is tools and space. Most of my stuff, lifts, torque wrenches etc, are all in storage in the states. I can use the tools and equipment at the on-post auto shop but will have to pay to leave my car there. If I had the tools I would drop the engine at my house, roll the shell out onto the street and do the tear down and rebuild in my tiny German Garage. I am still investigating whether or not I can get the tools to do this from the on-post auto craft shop. |
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