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Porscheliebhaber |
Feb 7 2016, 08:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 5-February 16 From: Asheville, NC Member No.: 19,640 Region Association: South East States |
Just a note to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Rhonda and I have adored these cars for many years now and am finally in the position to acquire one. I have been really impressed with this forum, really positive and helpful. Looking forward to contributing. You may see a lot of questions from me but just trying to wrap my head around what to look for and how to purchase the best car I can. I live in Asheville, NC so a nice handling car is my focus. I am focusing on a 1.7 L or 1.8L. I don’t have a very large budget (6-8K), so the 2.0L’s are out. I am focusing on a driver. While I know my way around a car but just don’t have all the tools, or knowledge for a complete resto. I am hoping to find a car that is an older restoration or a well cared for original. Priorities are a relatively rust free body, factory color is a must, factory body a must, not opposed to GT kit but that would most likely drive a car out of my range. I drive the heck out of my cars, so I would love to hear what your thoughts are about a 1.7 L or 1.8L, in the mountains. My car will likely have 50-80,000 miles so I am a little bit concerned about the power for some of my higher elevation drives. I live at 2,500 ft. and am often up to 6,500. The car will have a ppi and compression test, etc. Not sure how much power these cars loose over time but I am sure many of you have experience with these cars in the mountains. I would be thrilled to hear your thoughts about my choices and perhaps alternatives to look into. Thanks in advance for your time. |
DRPHIL914 |
Feb 8 2016, 07:41 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
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spent a week up there last year and the year before with my 75 2.0 and really no issues with hill climbs, except for the fact that my transmission was re-geared for better milage here in the flatlands of SC. so in the mountains of NC I would prefer the stock gearing in 4th and 2.0 tend to run a bit hotter, so I would also suggest an extra oil cooler to keep oil temps down in the proper range. Not every car has that issue, it seems to be more the 2.0 cars than the 1.7 or 1.8. Good luck with your car search. you may want to take a look at Black Forrest Racing. he is not far away there in N.C. and is always rehabbing a few 914's. What ever they re-sell you know they have them running in top shape mechanically. Good luck with the search. |
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