WTB clean 2.0 (4 cylinder) car Options

[era vulgaris]

I'm looking for a clean 2.0 car, preferably with the appearance group 3-gauge center console and d-jet. (Although I'd consider a carb'd car if it's cool enough).

- no cancerous rot or bubbling
- no sagging cars
- prefer pre-75, but would be into a 75/76 if it has backdated bumpers
- prefer bright colors (olympic blue or laguna blue are top choice. Not into red, black, or silver.)
- prefer a clean, well kept interior
- I'm open to flared or straight fender cars
- must have heat exchangers (no headers) because I drive year round and need heat

As far as price, I can go up to mid teens but it depends on condition.

For cars outside of the NC/SC/VA area, I will ask to have a PPI done.

[stevegm]

I'm looking for a clean 2.0 car, preferably with the appearance group 3-gauge center console and d-jet. (Although I'd consider a carb'd car if it's cool enough).

- no cancerous rot or bubbling
- no sagging cars
- prefer pre-75, but would be into a 75/76 if it has backdated bumpers
- prefer bright colors (olympic blue or laguna blue are top choice. Not into red, black, or silver.)
- prefer a clean, well kept interior
- I'm open to flared or straight fender cars
- must have heat exchangers (no headers) because I drive year round and need heat

As far as price, I can go up to mid teens but it depends on condition.

For cars outside of the NC/SC/VA area, I will ask to have a PPI done.

The Yellow 75 at Black Forest is the cleanest I have seen in this part of the country in a while. I have a clean '72. But, it is silver (you said no silver), and I am thinking I will keep that one anyway. I will keep my eye out for one, though.

[era vulgaris]

Thanks man!

Yeah, I saw that car, but I just don't think I can live with those giant bumpers.

I realize that I'm probably not going to find what I want in this part of the country, so I'm open to shipping a car as long as I can have an experienced-with-914's shop do a PPI.

[ericoneal]

this one is for sale near me, but i have never seen it in person:
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4758604526.html

[stevegm]

Thanks man!

Yeah, I saw that car, but I just don't think I can live with those giant bumpers.

I realize that I'm probably not going to find what I want in this part of the country, so I'm open to shipping a car as long as I can have an experienced-with-914's shop do a PPI.

Ya. The bumpers don't bother me on the 75. Unless you are racing (i.e., weight), I think they are fine. Particularly when you consider that Porsche presumably worked out a lot of little improvements in the later years. From a drivability standpoint, the 75/76 have been some of the best cars I have driven. For me, the bumpers are an easy tradeoff for the other benefits. I can't imagine buying a car in that price-range site unseen. A PPI on a car this old and this unique is largely dependent on the subjectiveness of whoever is doing the PPI. What he/she might consider "normal," and therefore a non-issue, is completely dependent on the other cars they have inspected. A plane ticket is a lot cheaper than fixing surprises. Just my 2 cents.

FWIW - I didn't think I would like silver either. But, once I got my '72 home and played with it a little, the color has really grown on me. Very classic color for a Porsche.

I will keep my eyes open for you.

[stevegm]

this one is for sale near me, but i have never seen it in person:
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4758604526.html

Nice looking car, at a good price. Assuming it is rust-free. Or even almost rust-free. But, . . . . we all know how that goes. Shame they changed the original color of the car.

[eman 928]

Here is one that might fit the bill. In Hickory, NC, too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Targa-...=US_Cars_Trucks

[era vulgaris]

Yeah I've seen that one. The asking price on their website is $18,900. Seems pretty high for a car that doesn't have chrome bumpers, is missing the passenger sun visor, has a tear in the driver's seat, has door cards that are cut, heat exchangers that look questionable, and non-original wheels. The CV boots aren't installed correctly, and the trans looks incredibly oily.
I'm skeptical that this car was "restored from the ground up".

Not saying I wouldn't buy it. I absolutely would! But it's a $10-$12K car if it's at 101,000 miles. If it's had an engine rebuild maybe $12-$14K.

They've had this car for over a year and listed it several times on ebay and it's never met its reserve. Knowing dealerships, I think they think it's worth more than it is.
I have contacted them a couple times before about the car and never received a reply. I'll try them again on monday and see if I get a reply.

[era vulgaris]

Ya. The bumpers don't bother me on the 75. Unless you are racing (i.e., weight), I think they are fine. Particularly when you consider that Porsche presumably worked out a lot of little improvements in the later years. From a drivability standpoint, the 75/76 have been some of the best cars I have driven. For me, the bumpers are an easy tradeoff for the other benefits. I can't imagine buying a car in that price-range site unseen. A PPI on a car this old and this unique is largely dependent on the subjectiveness of whoever is doing the PPI. What he/she might consider "normal," and therefore a non-issue, is completely dependent on the other cars they have inspected. A plane ticket is a lot cheaper than fixing surprises. Just my 2 cents.

FWIW - I didn't think I would like silver either. But, once I got my '72 home and played with it a little, the color has really grown on me. Very classic color for a Porsche.

I will keep my eyes open for you.

Yeah, I know what you're saying. The driving experience is the most important thing. One of my faults as a human (and I do have a few!), and probably why I work in a design field, is that things I perceive as aesthetic faults really get under my skin. And to me the 75/76 bumpers are one, same as with 74-76 BMW 2002's, post-74 MGB's, etc. I couldn't live with it. It's irrational, I know.

But I appreciate you keeping an eye out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[era vulgaris]

Here is one that might fit the bill. In Hickory, NC, too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Targa-...=US_Cars_Trucks

They finally actually answered my inquiry. The reserve is $18,900, same as their asking price. Whoever answered my email was a jerk. Didn't answer any of my questions or concerns about the car, just basically said 'this is what we will take for the car'. Fuck dealerships.

[mepstein]

Contact craig at camp914. He sells some nice cars, reasonable prices and one of the few people I would buy from without seeing the car in person.

[RFoulds]

Its a 1.7, but my Willow Green 1971 is for sale. Fits all your criteria except 2.0.

[era vulgaris]

It's a beautiful car. But aside from the displacement, it also unfortunately doesn't fit my price criteria. With shipping from the west coast i'll be in close to $20K. Mid teens is all I can spend...as in exactly halfway between 10 and 20 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[steuspeed]

1973 2.0 $7000.00

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4763050079.html

[scotty b]

a match made in heaven (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)



http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=245663

[era vulgaris]

Thanks, Scotty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[lostreasure]

Try craigslist- just dont send any $$ until you verify ownership Good luck

[brendapenney71@gmail.com]

my car checks off most of your boxes, heater is missing, but otherwise t may meet your needs.
I just listed it in the classified

I'm looking for a clean 2.0 car, preferably with the appearance group 3-gauge center console and d-jet. (Although I'd consider a carb'd car if it's cool enough).

- no cancerous rot or bubbling
- no sagging cars
- prefer pre-75, but would be into a 75/76 if it has backdated bumpers
- prefer bright colors (olympic blue or laguna blue are top choice. Not into red, black, or silver.)
- prefer a clean, well kept interior
- I'm open to flared or straight fender cars
- must have heat exchangers (no headers) because I drive year round and need heat

As far as price, I can go up to mid teens but it depends on condition.

For cars outside of the NC/SC/VA area, I will ask to have a PPI done.

[era vulgaris]

Yup, this is Dustin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

my car checks off most of your boxes, heater is missing, but otherwise t may meet your needs.
I just listed it in the classified

I'm looking for a clean 2.0 car, preferably with the appearance group 3-gauge center console and d-jet. (Although I'd consider a carb'd car if it's cool enough).

- no cancerous rot or bubbling
- no sagging cars
- prefer pre-75, but would be into a 75/76 if it has backdated bumpers
- prefer bright colors (olympic blue or laguna blue are top choice. Not into red, black, or silver.)
- prefer a clean, well kept interior
- I'm open to flared or straight fender cars
- must have heat exchangers (no headers) because I drive year round and need heat

As far as price, I can go up to mid teens but it depends on condition.

For cars outside of the NC/SC/VA area, I will ask to have a PPI done.

[pikespeed]

I'm looking for a clean 2.0 car, preferably with the appearance group 3-gauge center console and d-jet. (Although I'd consider a carb'd car if it's cool enough).

- no cancerous rot or bubbling
- no sagging cars
- prefer pre-75, but would be into a 75/76 if it has backdated bumpers
- prefer bright colors (olympic blue or laguna blue are top choice. Not into red, black, or silver.)
- prefer a clean, well kept interior
- I'm open to flared or straight fender cars
- must have heat exchangers (no headers) because I drive year round and need heat

As far as price, I can go up to mid teens but it depends on condition.

For cars outside of the NC/SC/VA area, I will ask to have a PPI done.