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Road trip in a 914? |
earlierdays |
Oct 8 2005, 09:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8-October 05 From: Fredericksburg, Va Member No.: 4,928 |
Hello everyone,
I'm a new member and don't actually own a 914 but was interested in one that I saw in the classifieds. It's a 1975 with 57k miles on it. I'm interested in taking a round the country road trip from Va down south and eventually out to California... I have time to spread it out, and wouldn't need to cover more than 150 miles a day. I'm wondering if the 914 is a reasonably reliable car for such a long trip. This particular car has low mileage, but it's also 30 years old.... and I know that porsche repair and parts can be expensive, and somewhat hard to find. What do you guys think, is it worth the risk? Or will a car like this most likely break down? Sean |
Porsche Rescue |
Oct 8 2005, 09:45 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Go over the car very thoroughly first: alternator belt, fuel lines, wheel bearings, fresh oil/filter, new fuel filter, fresh plugs and distributor parts plus everything else you can think of. Do enough local driving to gain confidence in the car and provide an opportunity for something to break. Carry some basic tools plus a Haynes manual and go for it. Check the spare and make sure the jack will work. I think 300 miles a day would be doable with ease and a great adventure.
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