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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. |
rick 918-S |
Feb 8 2016, 08:00 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Tom_T |
Feb 8 2016, 01:50 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) She doesn't have a 914 yet Rick .... she's starting to look & seeking buyer/newbie input! .... then she can post pix for you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I never had any overheating problems with my 73 2.0 GA engine on any mountains out here - from the Rockies, to the Cascades, to the Sierra Madre, etc. in 10 years & 130k of DD use - including many trips to the slopes & long XC vacations over many passes, nor did my friends with 1.7, 1.8, 74 2.0 GA & 75-76 2.0 GC engines - all dead stock with stock gearing though. So Phillip, your overheating is probably the result of your regearing & thereby making it work harder on the grades. Black Forest is a great suggestion too Phillip - based on their rep. & a great one to do PPIs &/or buying one of their cars, but I'm not sure how practical they are to be her regular shop in Asheville, since they're over in Denver NC. It's worthwhile for Rhonda to contact them to keep an eye out for her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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