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post May 13 2010, 12:22 PM
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This is my first post. I have come across a 914 and was wondering what you all thought about it. I had a 78 924 when I was younger and have always wanted another Porsche. Its a 74 1.8 914 and the body is straight and clean, the original paint looks very good with very minor blemishes. Interior is fully intact with driver seat side bolster tears, but all else is really good, just dirty. Headlight motors work great, very minimal rust under the bonnets. The hell hole is great and very minimal rust. Exhaust and heat exchange is intact and engine will even run... well, idol. It was fitted with webber carbs instead of the injection system and when gassed it dies... main jets? Anyway, original steel wheels, tranny shifts fine, clutch is good, brakes are fair, tires are decent enough for now and the suspension is tight. Clean title, asking price is $1500. Any thoughts, fears, suggestions, things to ask or take into consideration?
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post May 13 2010, 01:07 PM
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Thanks guys for the help. True, I dont know if it shifts well, but the gearbox feels crisp and the seller says it does and this time, I actually have a good feeling about it. Sometimes you just know when someone is genuine. Pics below, tell me what you see! I know the obvious like door panel is off, water in the floor (cracked rear window seal), chip in the bumper, etc. She needs some love, but...


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FREQUENCY 24.7   First Post: Advise for purchase of 914   May 13 2010, 12:22 PM
Spoke   Look for rust, then look for rust, then look for r...   May 13 2010, 12:25 PM
6freak   first and formost :wttc: you have come to the rig...   May 13 2010, 12:32 PM
rwilner   Just my two cents, but for $1500, it seems li...   May 13 2010, 12:41 PM
tat2dphreak   you are doing the right thing to research before b...   May 13 2010, 12:44 PM
FREQUENCY 24.7   Thanks guys for the help. True, I dont know if it ...   May 13 2010, 01:07 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   can't go wrong. The car is worth two grand for...   May 13 2010, 01:13 PM
flipb   Looks like it was converted to "Carb", n...   May 13 2010, 01:18 PM
markb   :wttc: I agree that it looks like a good deal, bu...   May 13 2010, 01:22 PM
FREQUENCY 24.7   Awesome guys, thanks. I have the door handles and ...   May 13 2010, 01:29 PM
pete-stevers   did no one see the hel hole pic? i thought this is...   May 13 2010, 01:48 PM
charliew   I think I see a crack in the driver rear quarter b...   May 13 2010, 01:50 PM
Root_Werks   I agree with Steve, if this isn't a parts car,...   May 13 2010, 01:51 PM
rwilner   how long has it been parked on the grass like that...   May 13 2010, 02:03 PM
mk114   I say look really close the Place just below the B...   May 13 2010, 01:54 PM
bandjoey   DANGER WILL ROBINSON. My car had a minor leak at ...   May 13 2010, 02:26 PM
FREQUENCY 24.7   Good stuff. Im happy to get some truthful response...   May 13 2010, 03:50 PM
tat2dphreak   :agree: BTDT   May 13 2010, 03:51 PM
Ferg   Is that water puddled left of clutch?? Drivers do...   May 13 2010, 03:55 PM
tat2dphreak   good eye, things aren't lining up right, ther...   May 13 2010, 05:43 PM
ArtechnikA   If that's original paint it's the only ori...   May 13 2010, 05:57 PM
FREQUENCY 24.7   True, Im getting the feeling this might be one to ...   May 13 2010, 06:17 PM
Tom   Yep, that driver's door gap looks suspect. And...   May 13 2010, 06:21 PM
rick 918-S   :wttc:   May 13 2010, 09:33 PM
6freak   Appears to be loaded with rust...IMO if you wanted...   May 14 2010, 07:29 AM
Spoke   asking price is $1500. Any thoughts, fears, ...   May 14 2010, 08:10 AM


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