Looking for a 914 Options

[Phil Patry]

I have been drooling over 914's for a while now and have done quite a bit of reading and research on them. I read the book “How to Restore & Modify Your Porsche 914 & 914/6” cover to cover and have done a bit on research online. What draws me most to a 914 is the fact that is affordable, mid-engine (great handling), and is not too common a car. I love the lines, etc.

I’m currently searching for a car in the South Florida area (West Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale). I’m looking for a car that is daily drivable, solid chassis with little rust, and a decent coat of paint (as not to piss off the HOA in my wonderful gated community). I’m not looking for show quality and I don’t care that much about the interior, just something to drive everyday and work on. I’m pretty competent with a wrench so most repairs that can be done in a driveway I can handle.

Since I’m really a Porsche/VW newbie I was hoping for some advice as to some things I should watch out for. I know the doors should close flush with weight in the car and the battery trays are prone to rusting. From what I have read it looks like the ideal car would be a 73 or 74 2.0 though I would still consider any other engine. I’m currently looking at a price range of around $2,500 for a car. I would appreciate any input as to what I should expect to find. I know eBay’s prices are allot more inflated then local purchases since I’ve sold a car on there before and have been checking 914’s on there.

Thanks

[curtis]

If all you plan on spending on the car is 2500.00 on the initial purchase then you will be a long way from having a daily driver unless you find the little old lady that used to live in Pasadena with a 914 she has owned from day one and it has church on Sunday only miles on it and she just needs to move it for whatever because she is about to kick the bucket. These cars are not a dime a dozen any more and I agree with what (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) the guys are saying above as far as allowing for a budget of 5-6k to start out with or you are more than likely to spend 10-15k on a 2500 car...95% likely anyway .. just my .02 cents and 18 years experience worth. Good luck! Oh yeah welcome to club!!