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my first porsche, is it worth it? |
440gordy |
Nov 26 2017, 05:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-November 17 From: washington state Member No.: 21,638 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I am about to buy this 914. it has a little rust but nothing i cant handle. Both the lower rocker tins are rusted out and there is a spot on the threshold where the rocker meets the door striker panel. Needs a battery tray and maybe bracket. some surface rust along the back trunk but should clean up easily. no rust in the front compartment. It is supposed to have a slipping clutch, probably oil soaked from a leak. all in all a really straight car. I did get it started for about 30 seconds by bypassing the fuel pump and using another pump and running fuel direct from a gas can and it sounded just fine. It appears to have 106k. if i purchase this i plan to tear it to the ground and repaint it completely. and make any needed repairs. I don't want to overpay for it and then be buried in it. From what i have stated can any of you give me a good starting purchase price and possible end value. any knowledge form you guys would be greatly appreciated!! |
bbrock |
Nov 28 2017, 11:58 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm having a hard time seeing how this car is NOT worth it. Looks like a great project. Of course, you need to get behind those rockers and underneath to look at the nasty bits. But my car was in WAY worse shape before I started rustoration. To provide reference, I'm winding up major repairs that included major repair of inner longs and replacement of outer longs on both sides, replacing both door jambs, replacing almost everything in the hell hole, and a complete floor replacement. Price of parts that were mostly RD new with a few salvage parts mixed in was ~3K. The rest was welding/grinding supplies and lots of my time. Unless that car is bent, I think you are gold given your skillset. Worst case, you could get that kind of money back out in parts. Dibs on those rocker covers if you do!
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