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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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last337 |
Dec 27 2012, 07:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
I agree that you should get someone close to check if possible. I went out on a limb and bought mine sight unseen from ebay. It wasnt too bad but I think I would do it different if I could start over again. The hell-hole on mine is an absolute mess although the rest of the car is almost completely rust free. The interior is nice but needs a lot of TLC. I am finding that there are about 3 price points for these things:
under $5k-will get you something that needs a lot of TLC and may or may not run $5k-$10k- a daily driver that still may have rust issues but looks good on the surface and runs well enough to be called a daily driver $10k and up- a completely restored 914 that you can hop in and drive. Although that doesnt mean you wont still have to do some work now and then |
Razorbobsr |
Dec 27 2012, 07:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree that you should get someone close to check if possible. I went out on a limb and bought mine sight unseen from ebay. It wasnt too bad but I think I would do it different if I could start over again. The hell-hole on mine is an absolute mess although the rest of the car is almost completely rust free. The interior is nice but needs a lot of TLC. I am finding that there are about 3 price points for these things: under $5k-will get you something that needs a lot of TLC and may or may not run $5k-$10k- a daily driver that still may have rust issues but looks good on the surface and runs well enough to be called a daily driver $10k and up- a completely restored 914 that you can hop in and drive. Although that doesnt mean you wont still have to do some work now and then What do u think of mine? Bob Attached thumbnail(s) |
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