914-6 valuation... little help from the experts Options

[tod914]

I'm looking at a local 914-6. About 80K milage. The body has no rust per say, just a few little spots here and there. Nothing of any consequence. But the paint is fair condition at best. Could use a repaint, new rubber, and had a small dent on the front fender. The engine leaked oil and smoked on start up when last seen. I'm trying to see if the owner will take it for a PPI for compression and leakdown. Without knowing the condition of the motor and tranny, what do you think would be a fair market price to offer for the owner. I'm trying to plan ahead in case it needs a reseal or rebuild. I believe he has 2 sets of wheels and tires for it as well. Too many unknows at this point, but was hoping you all can point me in the right direction of what a stock 6 rebuild and carb rebuild would cost as well as exhaust system if needed. I have an idea on brakes and suspension work. I'm guessing at paint work around 6K for an exterior respray if I strip off everything myself? Is that about right? The plus for the car is the rust free body and interior was in very good condition. This was seeing it 3 years ago. His asking price then when it had running problems was about 16500 if I recall (which seemed high being the state of the car at that time). I think one head was rebuilt, other than that the motor is original.

Thanks,

Tod