what to look for when buying a 914, tell me the trouble spots Options

[dlindzey]

i am out looking for a 914 but don't know what to be on the look out for in terms of most likely spots to rust out or engine quirks to avoid. i know all the pitfalls of triumphs but don't know what to look out for in the 914 world

[steuspeed]

Find as clean a car as you can. A fixer will cost you more in the end. Door handles and bumpers can set you back $1000 right there. Personally, I would look for a 73-74 2.0L. Even better if it has the fog lights, console and Fuch 4 lug wheels. Hopefully it will still have the FI system. A lot of cars were switched to carbs. You can always do that, but it's nice to have the factory FI bits if you want to go back. Most rubber trim parts you can get from 914rubber. Check that site and you can get an idea of what it will cost to replace bits you see on the cars you are looking at. Check Auto Atlanta and Pelican parts too for parts pricing.