First Post: Advise for purchase of 914 Options

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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?

[markb]

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I agree that it looks like a good deal, but go back over it with an icepick or screwdriver & really poke at that hellhole. Also check around the brake pedal & clutch pedal area (there's rust and what looks like standing water there). It also looks like it's missing a few things. Door handles? If you can find a local 914 owner, take him with you. Welcome, and be advised these are addicting, and this may be the first of a stable of 914's (most of us have more than one). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)