 914 values dropping?, (or is it just me...) |
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| gfulcher |
 Jul 29 2007, 04:30 PM
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Diagnosis: Automobilitus. Prognosis: Terminal  Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 3-January 04 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 1,501 Region Association: Northern California  |
Hey all.. it's been a long while since my last post - Since I'm thinkin' of selling my '72 914/4 2.0 on account of 1) moving to San Francisco proper and 2) having a hard time justifying my car hobby with my desires to be a good steward to the planet (somebody has to do it!), I've been poking around on evilbay for the going rate.
Is it just me, or have 914 values - for both fours and sixes, fallen markably in the past year? danke, -greg |
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| sixerdon |
Jul 30 2007, 09:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
The '71 ebay wonder in question belongs to a personal friend of mine. Although he does not frequent this "world", he assembled one of the nicest well balanced 914's in the New England area. With the exception of the body work and paint, he did this all by himself. I was there when he acquired it several years ago from the original owner. I assisted him in certain areas of disassembly and assembly. It had the usual hell hole and jack support issues, but it was a prime candidate to save in these parts. A year later he picked up a rusty '76 complete and never restored. Perfect interior and low mileage on the mechanicals. I convinced him to change out the '71 1.7 with the '76 2.0 running gear and interior. He added a lot of personal touches as you can see in the pictures. After working out the bugs last year, this car ran like new. It is a gem.
This past May he scored a 1st in the Zone 1 Newport event. Very high score. Top 914. Originality does not factor into this car. It is well presented, balanced and sorted. I'm glad he got what he was asking for. He is a bit down today as he has to give up his pride and joy. Couldn't keep it for reasons I will not explain here. So what is the message here? Are the quality 914's going to command premium prices even if they aren't pure and original? I can tell you this. If this car had the original numbers matching 1.7 with tail shifter and original interior, he would be lucky to have taken half of the $19.5k. Don |
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Posts in this topic
gfulcher 914 values dropping? Jul 29 2007, 04:30 PM
George H. yes they have fallen, in fact i will pay you a tot... Jul 29 2007, 04:34 PM Grelber It looks like we're seeing a real difference i... Jul 29 2007, 04:34 PM Dr Evil To answer your question, Greg, you are moving from... Jul 29 2007, 06:06 PM Johny Blackstain Another point of view might be that the prices are... Jul 29 2007, 07:11 PM
Pat Garvey
Another point of view might be that the prices ar... Jul 29 2007, 08:40 PM McMark There, now that this thread is back on topic and t... Jul 29 2007, 07:50 PM gfulcher Interesting points, all...
If I can't get my ... Jul 29 2007, 08:35 PM sendjonathanmail
got any pics? :D -JON Jul 29 2007, 08:41 PM toon1
Interesting points, all...
If I can't get my... Jul 30 2007, 10:16 AM gfulcher
Good plan! Move to a state that has a popul... Jul 30 2007, 12:21 PM Johny Blackstain
So maybe turning my 914 into a compost bin (aft... Jul 30 2007, 12:27 PM Brian Mifsud
The decision to move to San Francisco is multi-fo... Jul 31 2007, 12:00 PM gfulcher
Greg,
I'm a native 3rd Generation San Franci... Jul 31 2007, 07:48 PM eric914 Boy, didn't think you could get more open mind... Jul 30 2007, 12:45 PM smj eric914 wrote:If you work from home, why not consi... Jul 30 2007, 08:44 PM George H.
Regarding the $20k '71 914-4, I'm ... Jul 30 2007, 08:57 PM Ferg
eric914 wrote:[indent][i]If you work from home, w... Jul 30 2007, 09:10 PM Ferg I see no drop in prices, but I have noticed a lack... Jul 30 2007, 12:46 PM Porsche_envy
I see no drop in prices, but I have noticed a lac... Jul 30 2007, 02:44 PM xperu My 2 cents, keep the 914, they get great gas milag... Jul 30 2007, 01:03 PM toon1 the whole " green earth" things sticks i... Jul 30 2007, 02:26 PM swl Can't resist.
On topic. If you think you are ... Jul 30 2007, 02:56 PM orthobiz I don't think prices are dropping. I look at t... Jul 30 2007, 08:59 PM derekdenman I bought my first 3 years ago for $4150. 197... Jul 30 2007, 09:22 PM smj
The '71 ebay wonder in question belongs to a ... Jul 31 2007, 01:01 AM Crazyhippy The 19.5K owner still didn't make any money on... Jul 30 2007, 10:35 PM Twystd1 I watch 914 adds for sale daily primarily in Calif... Jul 30 2007, 10:57 PM boxstr No the prices are actually increasing. I have sold... Jul 31 2007, 12:46 PM rmital a very clean '74 2.0L just sold for $13K ... Jul 31 2007, 01:01 PM |
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