Quest for a 914, Is there anyone local to me that could help me inspect? Options

[jonvo4591]

Hey guys! You probably have no idea who I am, but I've been a member here for about 4 years or so. This may or may not jog your memory http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=93935&hl=

Anywho, I've owned about 15 cars since 2009 when I first started looking for a 914. I most recently sold my '85 Corvette after deciding it was time to realize a dream I've had for a few years now. I now have the money to seek out my 914.

Tomorrow night I'm going to check out a car very close by me that sounds decent.
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3530133142.html

He's asking 6500 for the car on the ad, but since posting his brother has piped up and said he wanted the car. Well, the dude's brother is not ponying up with the cash quick enough, and I've been talking to the owner, and he wants 7000 firm for the car now to buy it out from underneath his brother.

In my mind if the car is every bit as he describes it, it should be worth that price especially with the slim pickings of the 914 crop local to me.

Anyway, I just want to be sure I do an extremely thorough inspection of the car while I'm there checking it out. I will be taking this http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm along with me, the only problem is I won't be able to test drive the car because the roads are covered in snow and salt at the moment.

Is there anything you guys can think of specifically to ask this guy about the car, or things not mentioned in the link to look for especially with the inability to drive the car?

If this car ends up not being right for me, my search continues...

[jonvo4591]

As far as the center console, I don't think this car came with one originally.

My main concern on the car is hidden rust, especially around here. I am an auto tech by trade and I get to be part of the joys and wonders of working on rusty ass cars all day long. I'm not afraid of anything mechanical, I just know for a fact I don't want to be involved in a complete "rustoration."

It does seem like the guy chose his words carefully when he said, "rust free exterior," but you never know. I'm also not too sure why he showed a pic of the inside of the rear trunk lip...

We'll find out after tonight!