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Help choosing the right 914, Separating the good from the bad |
ressex |
Dec 26 2012, 08:20 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-December 12 From: London - but the US part of the year Member No.: 15,284 Region Association: None |
Merry Christmas everyone. I'm new to 914World - and am glad I found you. I have been looking for a 914 and thought I knew a little bit, enough to buy one ..until I started reading here. I am focusing on 73-74s and looking at three right now, two listed on 914World classifieds and one on eBay. I'm not wedded to originality, particularly if typical upgrades make the car better, in term of rust prevention, brakes, transmission, etc. and changing colors is fine, as long s it 'looks right'. One focus has been the hell hole. Were the original batteries the biggest issue or poor steel in that area? I ask because an original car with no rust there would still be susceptible to rust versus a car that's been stripped and repainted, assuming that area was given extra attention? As I look through the ads I also see the usual mention of the pedal box, brake and transmission upgrades and the ongoing debate of FI versus carbs. Armed with some advice I will ask questions before making what may be a cross country journey. Thanks very much for helping a novice.
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billh1963 |
Dec 26 2012, 06:52 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
1. Have someone who knows these cars help you check for rust
2. Buy the best example you can afford 3. Interior bits and mechanical issues are cheap compared to rust issues 4. ALL of them have rust to some extent. Determining the extent of that rust is the tricky part 5. There are nice solid cars out there. The issue is that 914's were so cheap (and unloved) for so long that the vast majority were not maintained 6. Once again, have someone who knows these cars check out the car for you |
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