How Much to Get In?, Looking to buy 1st 914 Options

[vesnyder]

Currently own a 911 SC and looking to purchase a solid fix-'er-upper 914. Thanks to this board and Doug Hardman (aka CptTripps) I've learned a great deal about 914's over the last several weeks. What should I expect to pay for a solid 914 that I can drive and fix up? Anybody have a project that fits the bill?

[ninefourteener]

QUOTE (ArtechnikA @ Apr 15 2005, 05:11 AM)

corollary: buy the best, most rust-free example you can afford.

Agreed..... I spent a bit more than most entry-level 914s, but then again, this is my second one.

For $7500..... I got a completly rust free example... not even the battery tray, or the rear trunk has rust. Plus the engine and tranny were new.

Granted..... the ad it was posted on was poorly written, and had no pictures.. so I had to call the owner on it, and drive 5 hours to Chicago to put a down payment on it.

I'm not rich, so I partially financed it. But its well worth it. In 2 years, my biggest problems have been a dead battery and a leaky fuel line.

I financed through Soveriegn Bank.... payments and interest rate are VERY reasonable on classic cars.

But yes.. I agree..... get a good one.. don't get a fixer-upper.

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