What's a proper budget for a 914 in decent shape, keep looking or move on? Options

[914lover17]

Really struggling with my 914 search, the 4 available in Canada aren't cutting it - either hunks of junk or way overpriced according to enthusiasts on here.

I've posted a couple I was interested in long distance/US but they we're shot down pretty quick (for valid reasons).

What's a realistic budget for a good condition 914? Something with little rust and fairly original that can easily be kept up and restored as I go.

I'm starting to think I missed the boat, and being in Canada is making it even tougher. Is this a realistic search or should I move on?

I was hoping to pay 25-35k CDN total (over time), but looks like 40k is the going rate to get into something decent here nowadays. or spend around 2-5k USD extra to get something back home across the border.

Anyone have experience shopping for a 914 in Canada (recently)? 2000 911's are cheaper and readily available. Not like I want one, just feels weird.

Are rolling projects suitable for someone with little experience? I have some help, time, and money alloted and am more than willing to learn but it's pretty scary given I can barely recognize a good car that's complete let alone try and judge a car in boxes.

[Montreal914]

I would stay away from the BAT stuff.
If I was looking for another one, I would buy from a long time member/owner on the forum, preferably a dry CA or AZ car.

The border is currently an issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) but that will end at some point. Stay on the hunt, and make it a trip, and maybe even a trip back, if you are adventurous! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

When I moved to SoCal 11+ years ago, I bought my 1st 914 (always wanted one) a month after arriving here. It was the fist one that I saw, after seeing a black 76 912E that was in fair/poor shape. I was amazed to see the lack of rust (in Canadian standard). Still today, although there is no such thing as a rust free 914, I am always amazed to see how bolts can be removed without the torch and typical snap or damage.

Good luck with the search, as mentioned, there are some well maintained car in the 15-25 range, especially if you are not too fussy about number matching and originality. A 2liter Djet engine in a well sorted car is a lot of good reliable fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)