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| Just_a_guy |
  Oct 21 2021, 12:45 AM
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I came across an add on Facebook marketplace for a 1971 Porsche 914 for $5000. I’ve never owned a Porsche but have owned 3 VW buses from the 70s in the past which have similar engines and have always wanted a 914. The owner claims the car runs and drives but “needs a tune up” because he hasn’t seriously ran it since it was put under a tarp outside years ago. It’s yellow and the paint is faded but doesn’t appear too bad. I haven’t seen pictures of the interior yet. It has a set of strange rims I can’t identify. I’m seriously considering buying it but I’m not sure if it’s a good deal. It would be a 6 hour drive to get the car so what questions should I ask the seller before I commit? I’ll attempt to attach a photo of the car in question. Let me know if you can’t see the photo.
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| JamesM |
Oct 21 2021, 12:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,979 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Get as many pictures of the common rust areas as you can. Mechanical bits are easy to fix, especially if you know busses. RUST is where you will sink all your time and money.
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Just_a_guy Should I buy this 914? Oct 21 2021, 12:45 AM
Badinfluence1 :popcorn: Hi - In for a penny in for a pound-if... Oct 21 2021, 01:07 AM Arno914 Picture is not really sharp, but:
Jackpost cover ... Oct 21 2021, 02:16 AM Craigers17 At a bare minimum, I would try to get detailed pic... Oct 21 2021, 05:33 AM emerygt350 Is the car near you? Oct 21 2021, 05:38 AM emerygt350 And watch Karr's movie on what to look for on ... Oct 21 2021, 05:38 AM Shivers Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iJmizIoo... Oct 21 2021, 06:03 AM mepstein nope Oct 21 2021, 06:23 AM Big Len Why not post another question - Is there anyone on... Oct 21 2021, 07:10 AM rgalla9146 Two seat interior in a '71 ?
possible rust... Oct 21 2021, 07:12 AM iankarr As usual, you've got a bunch of great answers ... Oct 21 2021, 07:35 AM 9146C :wttc:
As mentioned above, if the car is close b... Oct 21 2021, 07:35 AM Jamie
I came across an add on Facebook marketplace for ... Oct 21 2021, 07:39 AM jrmdir Yes, you need a lot more photos. Especially of the... Oct 21 2021, 07:41 AM rhodyguy Mouse house. I wonder how long the driver's si... Oct 21 2021, 07:43 AM rgalla9146 The three dead batterys is not a good sign about t... Oct 21 2021, 08:45 AM mlindner Yup, do as Beg Len said.....I wanted a high end Ho... Oct 21 2021, 09:39 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com pretty rough, you better have a lot of mechanical ... Oct 21 2021, 10:07 AM
emerygt350 I am familiar with SD so I understand distances ca... Oct 21 2021, 10:32 AM bbrock
I am familiar with SD so I understand distances c... Oct 21 2021, 07:04 PM KELTY360
I am familiar with SD so I understand distances ... Oct 22 2021, 12:01 PM 930cabman Welcome aboard, having VW bus experience is good, ... Oct 21 2021, 11:16 AM wes One thing I’ve learned is often people cover a c... Oct 21 2021, 11:17 AM Just_a_guy I'm surprised I got so many answers so quickly... Oct 21 2021, 12:21 PM mepstein I would read through some rustoration threads on t... Oct 21 2021, 12:56 PM burton73 What does you 76 VW BUS look like. They are bringi... Oct 21 2021, 03:16 PM emerygt350 You don't need to return it to day one conditi... Oct 21 2021, 03:21 PM orthobiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRBvwsQDBj0&t=... Oct 21 2021, 03:23 PM BuddyV If you already had a solid car that needed bumpers... Oct 21 2021, 05:17 PM emerygt350 None of us have actually seen the car. All of thi... Oct 22 2021, 03:49 PM Front yard mechanic Buy it what are the odds that 25 people are wrong Oct 22 2021, 08:26 PM JamesJ My first impression is "Run away, run away... Oct 24 2021, 10:55 AM |
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