OT: 914 versus 911 |
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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. |
andreic |
Feb 22 2020, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well, I don't know much about the 911, its owner passed away and it is being sold as an estate sale, with no history of work done on it. They claim they had an offer of $22k for it, but they'd like to see if they can get more.
From the pictures it looks like a car that is in good condition, but was not a show car. I may try to go have a look at it tomorrow, it is 2 hours away. What I do know is that my current 914 took almost two years to get sorted out. It was in "running condition" but that meant I needed to redo brakes, fuel lines, fuel pump, paint job, new clutch... all costs added to around $8k on a car that cost $6k originally. I don't regret it, it now drives very nicely, but I can't afford buying a $22k car that will need another $20k in repairs... Attached image(s) |
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