914 newby buyer, Is 6000.00 a decent buy for 71 914 Options

[Ratrod87]

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.

[Superhawk996]

It's not insulting to do a walk around and point out the flaws and negotiate the price accordingly.

If he's insulted by that, you have the wrong car and wrong seller.

On a side note, 40 year old 914's all need something be it routine maintenance or some degree of restoration. Most hobby cars are upside down if you were to factor in labor at shop rate. Most just won't admit to that.

My billable rate is standard hobby rate of $0.01/hr and I'm underwater at that labor rate!

Whatever you do . . . . do not purchase without having the outer rocker covers pulled for an inspection.