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?

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asking price is $1500. Any thoughts, fears, suggestions, things to ask or take into consideration?

After looking at the pics and considering this car is sitting outside and doesn't run, $1500 seems high. By doesn't run I mean start it up and driver around the block and out on the highway.

As said before, ice pick or even medium flat head screwdriver on the area below the battery.

Ask the owner to remove both rocker covers to see the longitudinal. If he refuses, I would run away or offer $500.

It is tempting to buy a 914 close to you. This specimen does not appear to be in great shape.

Other dings for me would be 1.8L engine (vs 2L) and single carb which doesn't run.

One other thing, the rear panel where the trunk lock is appears to be dented.

By the way, if I may be so bold, what is your budget for purchase of a 914? Usually the more you spend, the better your chances of getting something that can be driven right now.