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New purchase '72 914-6 conversion, What should I do with it? |
BK911 |
Sep 9 2014, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
Just took delivery of a '72 914-6 conversion and am a little disappointed in the car.
PO told me no accident or rust damage or repair, but the front end clearly has some poor repair work done to it, as well as lots of remaining crinkles in the pan. Alignment all looks good and the car tracks well, but I did not get what I thought I bought. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=219849&hl= Some pics: Beautiful car, until you really look at this: The lower left and right corner threaded bosses look like a bad boob job. Unfortunately I did not notice in time and am now stuck with the car. So trying to figure out my options. I paid $14k plus $1800 shipping and import fees, so say $16k invested. I have the '70S engine sold (pending payment) for $10k. That leaves a roller and $6k on the table. Now what? Sell the roller? Part out the car? I can use some of the parts for my '72 1.7. Build up a 2.4E with parts I already have and keep? Or sell with the 2.4E engine? Or ???? Please help!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
horizontally-opposed |
Sep 10 2014, 09:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
I looked at this car several times while it was for sale, and this looked and looks like a nice car in the grand scheme of things—especially for $14k plus shipping. I suspect you could easily be made whole on BaT tomorrow if you just can't get past the deal. Personally, I think you made out well given where things are headed for all things early Mezger. This is a guilt-free driver, too.
I'd keep the car, think about selling the 2.2S to the interested party, use the proceeds to buy the engine of my choice (2.7 RS w/carbs? 3.2 w/EFI?), and enjoy. That pan would bug me, too, so I would eventually deal with it. But maybe it's just a good excuse to put in a great cooler setup for a 3.2. So long as it isn't rusty or truly bent, you got a lot of 914 for $16k...and I love the color combo. pete |
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