Is this 914 1.8 salvageable? |
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Is this 914 1.8 salvageable? |
bcsellie |
Aug 17 2014, 10:13 AM
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Seattle Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,786 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
First time poster, with a big question. I've been looking for a '74 914 that the kids and I can enjoy with a budget of around $10k. We're fond of the bright colors, with orange being the preference. I know these cars are prone to rust, and found a "cheap" example with some issues about 4 hours away.
This car has unknown mileage, needs interior work, has a running 1.8 (compression and leak down stats unknown, and has visible rust in one of the pictures. It's orange, which is original, and can be purchased for $2,000. Would repairs exceed $8,000 and blow my budget? Pictures attached..... Attached image(s) |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 17 2014, 10:40 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I would run from that car. It has some good parts and you might be able to recoup your $2k but there is serious structural issues. It will blow your $8k budget for sure. Spend the $8k on a good car. There are plenty for that price point.
That car is on the verge of this... |
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