Shopping Question, 914 Shopping Options

[Cambo]

So, I've caught the bug. I've always wanted a 914. I'm forty, divorced. It's mid-life crisis time. I've scraped 5 grand together and I've been searching here, Samba etc. I'm looking for a weekend toy to take my girlfriend out, overnight trips to wine country etc. Downside is, I'm not mechanicallly inclined.

Question: Get what I can get for 5 grand and hope for the best? Keep scraping up $$$ and get something next summer that's a little better off. It just seems like when you are 914 shopping there's rust bucket rollers to show cars and everything in between. Prices from $1500 to $25,000. Can be a bit confusing at times....

[roadster fan]

Hello,

You should be able get a nice car for $5k. Where in California are you, there are probably some members here who can help you search for a good car.

That being said, if you are not mechanically inclined make sure you know how much maintenance and service are gonna cost on a 40 year old car before you take the plunge. I like working on my cars but if I didnt I can see how the enjoyment of ownership may be overshadowed by the $$ going out in labor to get it done.

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Jim