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| Panamericana |
 Apr 19 2009, 02:23 PM
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All things being equal (and I know they never really are), would you choose a matching numbers 1.8 or a car where the PO has switched out the 1.8 for a 2.0? Does an engine switch like this devalue the car significantly?
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| Joe Bob |
Apr 19 2009, 05:32 PM
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Matching numbers....blow me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) The engine does not match the serial/vin number on the car....these aren't Chevies.
The ONLY way you can know if the engine was delivered with the car is by paying Porsche for the information. They can be forged, they are often wrong and most of the time don't even list the trans number. BTDT....kill me now. I have a COA that tells me that I have the right engine for my 914/6. I can go to Kinko's and make a better certificate. |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Apr 19 2009, 06:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 19 2009, 05:32 PM)  Matching numbers....blow me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) The engine does not match the serial/vin number on the car....these aren't Chevies. The ONLY way you can know if the engine was delivered with the car is by paying Porsche for the information. They can be forged, they are often wrong and most of the time don't even list the trans number. BTDT....kill me now. I have a COA that tells me that I have the right engine for my 914/6. I can go to Kinko's and make a better certificate. Regardless, when your hiers wish to make big money at Barrett-Jackson, better be sure you have that COA - right or wrong. These ain't throw away cars anymore. Get your shit in order. Have a problem with the COA - take it up with Porsche directly. This IS important folks. Could affect your old age & ability to live a long prosperous life. Don't take it lightly & take Porsche to task. |
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Panamericana Do matching numbers really matter? Apr 19 2009, 02:23 PM
Dave_Darling IMHO, it does not for 95+% of the 914s out there. ... Apr 19 2009, 02:57 PM naro914 IMO, matching numbers is in the eye of the beholde... Apr 19 2009, 03:29 PM r_towle At this point in time, number matching 356's h... Apr 19 2009, 04:10 PM naro914 Heck, with Huey, not only does the engine not matc... Apr 19 2009, 05:51 PM
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Heck, with Huey, not only does the engine not mat... Apr 19 2009, 06:48 PM mikez What I'm trying to get across in my usual hamm... Apr 19 2009, 07:56 PM JRust I am curious to know if my LE will drop much in va... Apr 19 2009, 09:58 PM boxstr Photos will help when selling a car with a branded... Apr 19 2009, 10:48 PM mojorisen914 :agree:
with everyone above. Matching Numbers, N... Apr 19 2009, 11:06 PM Rav914 I think it's a way of stating the car has been... Apr 20 2009, 12:04 AM dw914er A chevelle ss, yes it matters
914s, not as much. Apr 20 2009, 12:22 AM bembry
A chevelle ss, yes it matters
914s, not as much.... Apr 20 2009, 08:20 AM dw914er
A chevelle ss, yes it matters
914s, not as much... Apr 20 2009, 01:32 PM DBCooper The original question was if non-matching numbers ... Apr 20 2009, 09:20 AM dw914er
The original question was if non-matching numbers... Apr 20 2009, 11:23 AM naro914 The thought of matching numbers has never crossed... Apr 20 2009, 09:30 AM Rav914 I'll answer a little more directly.
First, I ... Apr 20 2009, 11:15 AM Thomas J Bliznik My numbers match. :woohoo:
When I purchased my 9... Apr 20 2009, 11:57 AM tod914 On an average nice daily driver, it shouldn't ... Apr 20 2009, 03:18 PM |
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