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OT: 914 versus 911 |
andreic |
Feb 21 2020, 10:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What would you take: a well sorted out 1972 914 1.7L with no rust and everything running perfectly, or a 1976 911S 2.7L with unknown history, but generally good appearance. (Nothing known on the history of the engine.)
I have the opportunity to trade, and am debating if getting into the 911 world is a nightmare waiting to happen. (I don't have thousands and thousands to spend on fixing lots of things up...) Curious to hear people's opinions. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 21 2020, 04:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
the 74-77 911s were the WORST of the breed, the 964 being second. However the 72 914 is not the best of that breed either, and lets face it, the 911 is worth more.
I would have the engine leaked down (differential cylinder pressure test) and if the leakdown is good, make the trade. What would you take: a well sorted out 1972 914 1.7L with no rust and everything running perfectly, or a 1976 911S 2.7L with unknown history, but generally good appearance. (Nothing known on the history of the engine.) I have the opportunity to trade, and am debating if getting into the 911 world is a nightmare waiting to happen. (I don't have thousands and thousands to spend on fixing lots of things up...) Curious to hear people's opinions. |
Unobtanium-inc |
Feb 21 2020, 04:46 PM
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[quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Feb 21 2020, 02:24 PM' post='2787945']
the 74-77 911s were the WORST of the breed, the 964 being second. [/quote] [/quote] Yeah, but the mid-70's 911's are also 40+ years old, so all the problems they had as newer cars have all been dealt with by now. I would think most of the bad head studs have been taken care of in 40 years. It's like in 20 years someone out there will be bashing 996's, saying beware of the IMS. Saying a 76 911 might be bad news in 1984 makes sense, in 2020 it looks out of touch. |
billh1963 |
Feb 21 2020, 08:00 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
[quote name='Unobtanium-inc' date='Feb 21 2020, 05:46 PM' post='2787953']
[quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Feb 21 2020, 02:24 PM' post='2787945'] the 74-77 911s were the WORST of the breed, the 964 being second. [/quote] [/quote] Yeah, but the mid-70's 911's are also 40+ years old, so all the problems they had as newer cars have all been dealt with by now. I would think most of the bad head studs have been taken care of in 40 years. It's like in 20 years someone out there will be bashing 996's, saying beware of the IMS. Saying a 76 911 might be bad news in 1984 makes sense, in 2020 it looks out of touch. [/quote] Exactly. The mid-years (as the '74-'77 is called) have gained quite a following in the last couple of years. Narrow body like the early cars but later model bumpers (unfortunately) with some of the refinements. I sold my three 3.2 Carrera's but kept my '76! |
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