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| iwanta914-6 |
 Jul 27 2015, 10:05 AM
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So when I get to the point of looking at a 914, what are some tips? I would ask if someone local could look at it for or with me, but I don't think there are too many 914 owners in MN.
I realize, a 914 in Minnesota is most likely trouble to begin with. But other than inspecting the longs, hell hole, and trunks for rust, what else should I look out for? I wasn't planning on really looking until next spring, but one just popped up on craigslist up in Northern MN. The car seems like a good deal. Seller of course states "no rust". No mention of motor size though I have asked him, maybe he's not sure. Says that it is a 75 though it doesn't appear to have the big bumpers, maybe replaced when the owner had some body work and new paint done a few years ago. Owner, who is 72 and has had the car since 1980, has a friend selling it for him. Owner just "wants it gone". I'm a little nervous about posting the CL listing because it could potentially come back to bite me if it turns out that I want to buy it and someone here decides to scoop it up or turn into a bidding war. But if that happens, so be it... http://brainerd.craigslist.org/cto/5140734555.html Opinions and thoughts? Thanks! Edit: Seller sent me a few more pictures if interested. The "boss" already kind of shot down the idea at this point, but I'll keep trying, lol. http://s61.photobucket.com/user/kmueller44...rt=3&page=1 |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jul 27 2015, 06:00 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914, but I do.
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| Big Len |
Jul 27 2015, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,779 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 27 2015, 08:00 PM)  I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914, but I do. I do too and I don't know why either. |
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iwanta914-6 When shopping for a 914 Jul 27 2015, 10:05 AM
Cairo94507 Unless you have seen a ton more photos and receive... Jul 27 2015, 10:17 AM
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Unless you have seen a ton more photos and receiv... Jul 27 2015, 10:26 AM Porschef From LI the passenger door gap looks good. Take a... Jul 27 2015, 10:51 AM iwanta914-6 added a photobucket link to my OP with a few more ... Jul 27 2015, 01:19 PM Chris H. You need to go look at that. The pics don't r... Jul 27 2015, 01:40 PM Big Len Go look at it with someone.
Even if the car blows... Jul 27 2015, 01:51 PM era vulgaris Trunks that have been painted black are usually no... Jul 27 2015, 04:08 PM DirtyCossack I definitely agree about questioning black paint o... Jul 27 2015, 05:33 PM Larmo63 The left side headlight bucket area looks dodgy…... Jul 27 2015, 05:39 PM rhodyguy Those pictures tell nothing. How much do you think... Jul 27 2015, 05:46 PM Cuda911 Here's a couple threads you might want to read... Jul 27 2015, 06:32 PM mbseto
I'm not sure why I like Centerlines on a 914... Jul 28 2015, 08:29 AM iwanta914-6 I'm guessing "centerlines" are the w... Jul 28 2015, 08:41 AM |
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