Opinions on this 1976 914 2.0?, Seeking expert help! Options

[zeroqpon]

After wishing for 20 years, I'm now seriously pursuing purchase of a 914. I've looked at them before and know just enough to be dangerous to myself (and my wallet).

Any advice on how to discern the general value of a 914? I recognize this is not a science but how can I compare vehicles? Advertised prices seem to vary wildly for 914s that appear very similar.

Here is a 1976 2.0 for $27,500. I like this one a lot and am thinking about flying down to Florida to check it out. But is it anywhere near a fair price? Yeah, it will require careful inspection to really know for sure, but is this in the ballpark of reasonable if no big surprises are uncovered?

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/TPA/1179/1976-Porsche-914
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[adolimpio]

I've been thinking about selling mine. Although I love to drive it, I get more enjoyment from working on it and there's virtually nothing left to do. This was my 3rd 914 and it might be time to move on to a 4th that needs some work.

Asking $22K, if interested I will try to post pictures later today.

1973 Porsche 914
* Marathon blue with black interior
* Originally a 1.7, but has been upgraded to 2.0 (original 1.7 engine retained)
* Engine runs perfectly, idles solid at 1K, compression on cylinders between 118 and 125
* Body is excellent, longs and hell hole are nearly perfect
* Interior is nearly perfect. One small defect on passenger seat.
* Mileage is unknown
* Everything works perfectly, lights, switches, blowers, heating, etc.
* Original steel rockers and front valance. Rear valance is fiberglass.
* Within the past 5,000 miles the following was performed:
- Transmission rebuilt
- All transmission linkage bushings replaced
- CV joints removed, cleaned, inspected, repacked and flipped
- New clutch, flywheel and pressure plate
- New starter
- New alternator
- New accelerator cable
- New Ansa exhaust
- Electronic ignition installed
- Stainless steel fuel lines installed
- Fuel pump relocated to front
- All calipers rebuilt
- All brake rotors replaced
- All wheel bearings replaced
- Front and rear suspension Bushings replaced with Elephant Racing bronze bushings with grease fittings
- All new shocks
- New tires, including matching spare
- Pedal cluster rebuilt
- Headlights upgraded to amazing LEDs
- Dash lights upgraded to LEDs
- Top and bottom Targa top seals, all window seals, front and rear trunk seals replaced
- Windshield washers upgraded with electric pump
- Fog lights upgraded to function as daytime running lights
- New front trunk release cable
- Interior rear view mirror upgraded to one with Homelink garage door openers and compass
- Exterior mirrors polished and new glass installed
- Cruise control installed
* Known issues
- Some rust on passenger side jack post support
- Some rust on battery tray
- Patched holes visible where someone had installed aftermarket mirrors
- Small dimple on front trunk lid where someone apparently close it on something
- Small defect on passenger seat
- Steering wheel could use a new cover
- Scuff marks on roof
* Also includes
- Original 1.7 engine with complete FI and exhaust system
- Original interior mirror and radio
- Two extra transmissions, one in good working order the other a donor for parts
- Numerous boxes of parts

[bdstone914]

You should post your car for sale in the classified section. Yours is probably a better car than this one offered for too much money.
I would run from the $27K car.