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scabo7
post Apr 11 2004, 07:54 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) i'm falling in love with these cars and presently shopping for a 2.0. i've got my eye on a 1975 (no engine rebuild) but looks great with around 50k miles. what kind of work can i expect to do on it? (no rust) how can i obtain a vehichle history report to research history for accidents etc? should i spend over 5k for original one in great shape or restored? what should i look for? help!
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post Apr 11 2004, 08:58 PM
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Rust is the primary thing to look for. There are scads of articles on various sites, as well as many answers to this question on this board you can search for.

In terms of vehicle history, on anything that's 30 years old, you have to expect that much of the history has been lost. These are not highly prized collector's cars with lots of documented history. Many of them have been through many owners, so even trying to judge from the guy you're buying from is not always a good measure. Look at several cars (there are nearly always 5-6 for sale in the Bay Area at any given time) to get a feel for what's out there. $5K is top dollar for a stock four-cylinder car, so I'd expect it to be in exceptionally nice condition.
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scabo7   buying a 914   Apr 11 2004, 07:54 PM
lapuwali   Rust is the primary thing to look for. There are ...   Apr 11 2004, 08:58 PM
Porsche Rescue   I agree with everything lapuwali said except top d...   Apr 11 2004, 09:03 PM
Rob Ways   Don't buy anything unless you take the car to ...   Apr 11 2004, 09:09 PM
Gint   Welcome to the board! You're in the right...   Apr 11 2004, 09:36 PM
Martin Baker   ...........   Apr 11 2004, 10:06 PM
scabo7   thanks for all the good info and hopefully within ...   Apr 12 2004, 12:03 AM
GWN7   Welcome to the board the best advise is have some...   Apr 12 2004, 12:42 AM
seanery   Since you like in Cali, one thing to consider is s...   Apr 12 2004, 05:28 AM
Jeff Bowlsby   Dominic Cilias Marathon Blue car in Vacaville, wo...   Apr 12 2004, 07:21 AM
Rob Ways   Scabo7, here the contact info you wanted: HPH A ...   Apr 12 2004, 08:01 AM
nebreitling   75 no longer needs to be smogged in CA.   Apr 12 2004, 08:59 AM
tod914   Rust is the biggest issues with these cars like th...   Apr 12 2004, 09:09 AM
tod914   Oh and body panel fit. Check door caps, trunks, h...   Apr 12 2004, 10:06 AM
lapuwali   As is common, there's an exponential effect on...   Apr 12 2004, 11:28 AM
dmenche914   i would personally look for a 74 or newer, as the ...   Apr 12 2004, 01:37 PM
vortrex   don't rush into it or you might end up like mi...   Apr 12 2004, 01:51 PM
seanery   funny thing about that. Miles didn't rush into...   Apr 12 2004, 02:24 PM
!   Guy on the 911 board got stung too....went cross c...   Apr 12 2004, 04:18 PM
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