Anyone seen any well sorted 912Es? |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Anyone seen any well sorted 912Es? |
jaime |
Feb 25 2010, 09:11 AM
Post
#1
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 25-February 10 From: EC/NE Member No.: 11,403 Region Association: None |
I'm looking for a 1976 912E to use as a summertime daily driver and have been having a horrible time finding one that's a/ well sorted and b/ reasonably priced. It doesn't have to be perfect, I just don't want it to come to me with major stories and chronic troubles. Any price tag north of 10K just won't work for me, and much less would be much better. (Maybe I have unrealistic expectations? Wouldn't be the first time!) And, for sure, it wouldn't have to be able to pass a smog test, because I don't live in a smog-test state.
I've poked around through all of the ones currently available online -- at Samba, on eBay, some of the Craigslist ones -- and haven't seen any that fit the bill. So, I thought I'd stick my nose in here and see if one of ya'll knows of one. Mucho thanks for any help and/or suggestions and/or leads you care to offer! |
VaccaRabite |
Feb 25 2010, 09:33 AM
Post
#2
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well Sorted
91* Cheap. Pick 2. Zach |
tat2dphreak |
Feb 25 2010, 09:44 AM
Post
#3
|
stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
a local guy here has a well sorted 912 E, 200k miles on the latest engine rebuild, daily driver.
buying one like it for under 10k... GL I haven't seen a 911 or 912 under 10k that I would look at as more than a donor. |
mepstein |
Feb 25 2010, 10:23 AM
Post
#4
|
914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's hard to get a deal on any large advertising site or media. If there is a deal, it's gone in seconds. The real deals are word of mouth, careful asking/hunting around and making offers on cars that are not even offered for sale. I just got offered a 914 LE for free. It's just a roller but it wasn't listed on any advertising site. Ask your local Porsche repair shop if they know of anyone who might want to sell. Deals are often made, not just found.
|
zonedoubt |
Feb 25 2010, 10:30 AM
Post
#5
|
Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
I looked at a really nice one about 6-7 years ago for around $9K. I kick myself for not pulling the trigger on buying it.
|
Ferg |
Feb 25 2010, 10:40 AM
Post
#6
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
You have a better chance at buying a 74-77 911 that is decent for less than 10k than you do a 912e...
|
tradisrad |
Feb 25 2010, 10:56 AM
Post
#7
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
|
Cevan |
Feb 25 2010, 11:12 AM
Post
#8
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
|
sean_v8_914 |
Feb 25 2010, 11:18 AM
Post
#9
|
Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
good description...
one year only less than 3000 made red headed step child untill reciently] goood luck |
Ferg |
Feb 25 2010, 11:28 AM
Post
#10
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
You have a better chance at buying a 74-77 911 that is decent for less than 10k than you do a 912e... That's b/c it's likley gonna need engine work. $$$$$$ Only if you buy the wrong one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'm just saying for 10k or less, I'd rather buy a "sorted" mid year, than a uber high mile SC or 912E. |
Al Meredith |
Feb 25 2010, 11:44 AM
Post
#11
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 960 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I have owned 3 912Es , The one I have now #3 is SN 265. I bought it 3 years ago here in ATLANTA, for $5500. 102000 miles from the origional owner. It needed everything, everything for the brakes, new tires, new shocks. shift bushings, tierod ends. The PO said he had the engine rebuilt for $8000 about a year ago. The RMS was leaking badly, we found the seal and the rear bearing was loose. I built a 2056 with Jake's parts, and It runs very strong. I love driving this car, lots of torque (120 FtLbs at the rear wheels from 2500 to 5500) great aroud town and has plenty of passing power in 5th at 70MPH. It still needs paint.
I'm relating this story because you should be able to pick one up for less than $8000. Over $10000 should be in VGC. |
tat2dphreak |
Feb 25 2010, 11:52 AM
Post
#12
|
stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You have a better chance at buying a 74-77 911 that is decent for less than 10k than you do a 912e... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've even see a few early 80s models for around 10k, and even if they needed engine work hey would be very well sorted afterwards. so for 12-15k you can have a VERY nice car. I've even looked at a few of these 911s to become daily drivers... a good 3.0L engine can last a long time when properly maintained. |
jaime |
Feb 25 2010, 02:45 PM
Post
#13
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 25-February 10 From: EC/NE Member No.: 11,403 Region Association: None |
Thanks, guys, and I do see what you're saying: the odds of finding a well sorted E at 10k or below, well, they aren't good. All I'm saying is, if you happen to see one and you're feeling charitable, let me know!
As to the mid-year 911s, if I could find one at around 10k that had all the work done to it that *needs* to be done, I'd be a happy camper. Sadly, all the ones I usually see have had half to none of the work done and are priced out of this world or have had all the work done and are priced out of this world. I see em on craiglist for pretty hefty sums -- more than I'd pay, at least -- but I think most of them probably don't sell. All I'm saying, really, is that I'd like a 912e for less than ten grand, because if I'm going to have to pay too much more than that, it'd make much more sense for me to get an SC. That sound about right? Thanks! |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 25 2010, 02:50 PM
Post
#14
|
Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
PM me. There's a 912 E local to me that is probably for sale. All there, doesn't get driven much, runs well.
The Cap'n |
tat2dphreak |
Feb 25 2010, 04:03 PM
Post
#15
|
stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE As to the mid-year 911s, if I could find one at around 10k that had all the work done to it that *needs* to be done, I'd be a happy camper. Sadly, all the ones I usually see have had half to none of the work done and are priced out of this world or have had all the work done and are priced out of this world. I see em on craiglist for pretty hefty sums -- more than I'd pay, at least -- but I think most of them probably don't sell. that's the deal, you have to be ready to take those "cheaper" 911s the last leg of the relay to get them where they really SHOULD be. but it can be done |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 19th May 2024 - 05:35 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |