Should I buy this 914?, This is my first post on this forum. Looking to buy a 914. Options

[Just_a_guy]

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.

Thank you all so much for help!

[Arno914]

Picture is not really sharp, but:
Jackpost cover missing? Divider between front fender and cowl missing + paint difference all the way down the fender under antenna?

Definitely a must (!) to take the covers off the longs to see how the situation is down under (no - not Australia, off course). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Could be a bondo-bucket or a good unmolested example for a restauration. Get pics. A honest seller will cooperate.

Good luck!

PS: Rear valance is missing, the 1971 still had the "long" one with a hole for the tailpipe.