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> Which would you choose
eman 928
post Nov 6 2014, 07:01 AM
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Looking to buy my first 914. Would prefer purchasing a nicer example up front than a fixer-upper. I've found two cars for sale and wanted to get some opinions from the board regarding each. Which one would you buy, and why? What are the pro's and con's of each model?

First one is the Willow Green car that looks really nice:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=244550

Second one is this 1975:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=244674

TIA, Eric
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post Nov 6 2014, 07:54 AM
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The green car is certainly striking to me, the early cars look very nice original. But, then again, the 75/75 bumpers don't bother me, and they can always be backdated. Both are very, very nice cars. I would ask - which will drive better? After all, that is what the car is for, right? Which will you be able to enjoy more frequently? Which will likely have fewer problems? My gut tells me the '75 would be the better driver. But, others can speak to that better than I.

Also, do either have prior accident damage, rusteration? I would look into each car's history. Just my 2 cents.

It is an interesting debate, though - early vs 75/76.
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eman 928   Which would you choose   Nov 6 2014, 07:01 AM
mepstein   I would buy the willow green one. I'm partial ...   Nov 6 2014, 07:18 AM
mepstein   I would buy the willow green one. I'm partial...   Nov 6 2014, 07:19 AM
eman 928   I would buy the willow green one. I'm partia...   Nov 6 2014, 07:21 AM
Philip W.   both are nice but i would go with the willow green...   Nov 6 2014, 07:26 AM
Dr Evil   I like the green one way better. Cleaner engine co...   Nov 6 2014, 07:28 AM
Chris H.   The ducktaped box in the yellow one is off puttin...   Nov 6 2014, 08:13 AM
dw914six   Eric, You can't lose either way. You appear...   Nov 6 2014, 07:32 AM
eman 928   How about drive-ability? Is the green one going t...   Nov 6 2014, 07:32 AM
Hank914   Drive ability is key. Go with 2.0. And side shif...   Nov 6 2014, 07:46 AM
Philip W.   i dont think you will see any difference in speed ...   Nov 6 2014, 07:47 AM
stevegm   The green car is certainly striking to me, the ear...   Nov 6 2014, 07:54 AM
Cairo94507   In contrast to almost everyone else I would buy th...   Nov 6 2014, 08:02 AM
rhodyguy   how badly do you think you'll need the ac? the...   Nov 6 2014, 08:05 AM
madmax914   how badly do you think you'll need the ac? th...   Nov 6 2014, 11:20 AM
Johny Blackstain   If you're looking for originality I'd look...   Nov 6 2014, 08:07 AM
eman 928   Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the feedbac...   Nov 6 2014, 09:37 AM
Dr Evil   If it were me, I would get the green one and remov...   Nov 6 2014, 10:12 AM
eman 928   If it were me, I would get the green one and remo...   Nov 6 2014, 11:52 AM
era vulgaris   That is an interesting idea. How much extra do y...   Nov 6 2014, 12:27 PM
Dr Evil   Dude, talk to me. I highly doubt that $2k for...   Nov 6 2014, 12:32 PM
era vulgaris   Dude, talk to me. I highly doubt that $2k fo...   Nov 6 2014, 03:48 PM
Dr Evil   Actually, I have NEVER hit $2k in a stock reb...   Nov 6 2014, 12:39 PM
Ian Stott   I think the green one would be my choice, especial...   Nov 6 2014, 03:38 PM
PanelBilly   Green one!   Nov 6 2014, 07:40 PM
BK911   Another vote for the willow green car. No offense ...   Nov 7 2014, 11:15 AM


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