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> Newbie with (I assume) common questions!...with intro pictures!
billh1963
post Mar 31 2011, 12:01 PM
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I've been a long time 911 owner but have decided I want a 914/4 as a "hobby" car. I was going to buy an older 911SC; however, I rode in a friend's 914 a few weeks ago and decided that's the car for me!

So, I have several questions. I did a search with success in some areas and no luck in others. My questions are as follows:
  • I have some mechanical experience....how hard are the cars to work on?
  • Are 914's like most cars in that you should buy the best you can afford?
  • Other than hell holes, rockers, and floor pans are there any other "gotcha!" places to look for rust?
  • I know this is subjective; but, is any year just "better" than another?
  • Is a car that still has its original fuel injection better than one that has been converted to carbs?
Since everyone likes pictures I have attached pictures of my previous 911's and my current one:

My 993 C4S....the car I should have kept!

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i268.photobucket.com-12871-1301594458.1.jpg)

2004 996 40th Anniversary...sold

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i268.photobucket.com-12871-1301594459.2.jpg)

2006 997 Carrera...current

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i268.photobucket.com-12871-1301594459.3.jpg)
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billh1963   Newbie with (I assume) common questions!...with intro pictures!   Mar 31 2011, 12:01 PM
messix   '73 2.0L is the favored car. Lighter and first...   Mar 31 2011, 12:15 PM
matthepcat   My opinion is always buy to the level of project y...   Mar 31 2011, 01:37 PM
kg6dxn   If you have $20k, you should buy Elliot Canno...   Mar 31 2011, 01:50 PM
type47   In my opinion. looking at your past and present ca...   Mar 31 2011, 02:29 PM
ConeDodger   In my opinion. looking at your past and present c...   Mar 31 2011, 06:09 PM
Andyrew   Rear trunk by the lights typically has rust due to...   Mar 31 2011, 02:30 PM
moparrob   Better for what... :popcorn:   Mar 31 2011, 02:38 PM
Andyrew   Everything :)   Mar 31 2011, 05:04 PM
billh1963   Thank you for the replies. Let me start by saying...   Mar 31 2011, 05:58 PM
Andyrew   Thank you for the replies. Let me start by sayin...   Mar 31 2011, 06:38 PM
Andyrew   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=1...   Mar 31 2011, 06:50 PM
Pat Garvey   I will disagree with most posts here. If you love...   Mar 31 2011, 06:50 PM
jmill   If you like your Alfa you'll like the 914. Co...   Mar 31 2011, 08:34 PM
scotty b   If you like your Alfa you'll like the 914. C...   Apr 1 2011, 06:41 AM
billh1963   Great info and I appreciate the links! I have...   Apr 1 2011, 11:06 AM
Tom_T   :wttc: Here's my 2 cents ..... * I have...   Mar 31 2011, 11:18 PM
avidfanjpl   Buy the best 1973 2.0L you can find. I did, and ...   Mar 31 2011, 11:51 PM
Tom_T   Buy the best 1973 2.0L you can find. I did, and...   Apr 1 2011, 11:38 AM
billh1963   Not bragging...lol :) Just letting everyone kno...   Apr 1 2011, 12:10 PM
Tom_T   Not bragging...lol :) Just letting everyone kn...   Apr 2 2011, 12:24 AM
abnrdo   Bill that C4S is Awesome!! You shoulda k...   Apr 1 2011, 02:49 AM
hot_shoe914   Jake Raby has a super nice '74 2.0 with a Raby...   Apr 1 2011, 05:02 AM
Cevan   Why is the '73 2.0 typically put before a full...   Apr 1 2011, 06:03 AM
Tom_T   Why is the '73 2.0 typically put before a ful...   Apr 1 2011, 12:06 PM
Dave_Darling   Pelican Parts (see the link in my sig below) has a...   Apr 1 2011, 12:29 PM
jmill   The Alfa when I bought it! 48K original miles...   Apr 1 2011, 04:28 PM
ezbngreen914   If you've sworn off quartz watches you need a ...   Apr 1 2011, 10:02 PM
billh1963   If you've sworn off quartz watches you need a...   Apr 2 2011, 07:15 AM
ezbngreen914   Based on this and in my expert opintion you are go...   Apr 2 2011, 11:14 PM
Pat Garvey   If you've sworn off quartz watches you need ...   Apr 6 2011, 04:57 PM
billh1963   Quick update.....have a deposit on a car....I...   Apr 5 2011, 07:12 PM
ezbngreen914   Quick update.....have a deposit on a car....I...   Apr 12 2011, 11:12 PM
ezbngreen914   Quick update.....have a deposit on a car....I...   Apr 12 2011, 11:17 PM
billh1963   [quote name='ezbngreen914' post='1458888' date='A...   Apr 13 2011, 08:28 AM
Andyrew   Nice! Share some details!!!   Apr 5 2011, 07:53 PM
Andyrew   Nice! Share some details!!!   Apr 5 2011, 07:54 PM
billh1963   Buying BarberDave's car! :headbanger: A...   Apr 6 2011, 10:05 AM
type47   Buying BarberDave's car! :headbanger: ...   Apr 6 2011, 11:52 AM
billh1963   Only seen pictures so far; however, what I see loo...   Apr 6 2011, 03:16 PM
billh1963   That Tag will do just fine! Although I love my...   Apr 6 2011, 05:26 PM
ezbngreen914   That Tag will do just fine! Although I love m...   Apr 12 2011, 11:29 PM


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