 914 newby buyer, Is 6000.00 a decent buy for 71 914 |
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| Ratrod87 |
 Sep 6 2019, 06:26 AM
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Hello I'm hoping someone can tell me if 6000.00 is a decent price for a 71 porche 914. I recently came across one for sale locally and immediately fell in love with the car. I have never owned a porche and know very little about them. This car seems to be rust free other than the hell hole and I saw three little paint bubbles on the passenger side door. The car is the original color but has obviously been repainted at some point and no be longer has original engine or transmission. It currently has a carburated 2.0 bus engine and short throw 5speed according to current owner. The interior is mostly original and in decent condition with only minor flaws and comes with new carpet kit. Rockers, floor pans appear to be rust free and it has been garage kept. It does run. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 6 2019, 09:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
anytime anyone is thinking about purchasing a 914 they are welcome to send me a photo shoot for my review and comments, maybe before making a bad mistake, or coming across a real deal. Most prospective 914 buyers do not know what they are looking at and can really get burned, thinking that with the high prices 914s are commanding that they have come across a real bargain. Bottom line is that a 914 costs every bit as much as a 911 to restore
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Sep 6 2019, 09:29 AM)  anytime anyone is thinking about purchasing a 914 they are welcome to send me a photo shoot for my review and comments, maybe before making a bad mistake, or coming across a real deal. Most prospective 914 buyers do not know what they are looking at and can really get burned, thinking that with the high prices 914s are commanding that they have come across a real bargain. Bottom line is that a 914 costs every bit as much as a 911 to restore Thank you for your advice, if you don't mind I will send some pictures of the car if I can figure out how to for you to look at and get your opinion. My 9 yr old son loves the car and wants me to buy it , I also like the car but don't won't to get another money pit as that is usually what happens to me. |
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:26 AM
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
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| Ratrod87 |
Sep 6 2019, 10:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I pulled back the carpets in the trunk and inside the cockpit and didn't see any signs of rust or repair. The doors opened and closed perfectly. The head lights worked. The longs looked perfect except for directly under the battery was the only place and it didn't look to awful. |
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