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| 914lover17 |
 Jun 14 2021, 10:20 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 11-June 21 From: Kitchener-Waterloo Member No.: 25,622 Region Association: Canada  |
Hey Ya'll. Recently fell in love with this car, total obsession. I've never been a car guy, and have only learned manual for a summer job over 7 years ago. I'm very serious about getting one myself. I'm lucky because my dad has "enough knowledge to be dangerous" and is more than willing to help me on my journey. The "problem" I'm having is that I've never actually seen one in person, let alone ridden or driven one. I was prepared to re-learn manual after purchase, relying on a test ride along, or letting my dad test drive it. However, there's so little available (I think 3-4 in canada) and most of them are on the coasts. I've reached out to a few ads nearby and they prefer not to indulge much in terms of driving/seeing the car in action unless a deal is in place (Which is totally reasonable)...
As much as I can youtube and research this car online all day long, I guess I was just wondering how all of you fell for the 914, maybe the first time you met one in person, how you got to drive one, and if you had any tips for someone like me to experience one in a low commitment way that's fair for all parties? (I wouldn't even be looking to drive it myself) I would really like to experience the old school feeling of real driving car though! I personally found the 914 when I was autotrader'ing for fun, searched porsches and thought it was a nicer 911 LOL! |
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| infraredcalvin |
Jun 15 2021, 01:25 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,654 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California 
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I would think if you find the right car, offer a small deposit to show you’re serious (a couple hindered $ is plenty). Go see the car in person, give it a good once over, then make up your mind if you’re going to buy it. If so ask to be given a ride, if it still rings your bell after the ride, buy it, enjoy the ride. If after inspection it’s not the one, don’t waste anymore of the sellers time, be honest and prepared to walk away from the deposit. Move on till you find the right one!
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| PatrickB |
Jun 15 2021, 03:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
Where exactly are you? there's a bunch of us in various parts of Ontario, Quebec, and probably west coast too. I'm sure someone would be happy to take you for a spin at least... Have a look at this thread. Don't know if anyone is selling but actually seeing/touching/riding in the cars would be a start.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=341094 |
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