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| eyepoppet |
 Mar 23 2011, 02:03 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 20-March 11 From: maplewood, MN Member No.: 12,841 Region Association: None  |
What are all the things I would want to inspect before buying a Porsche 914. The good and the bad and how hard is some of the rust to mend.
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| carr914 |
Mar 23 2011, 02:40 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,670 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
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Rust is the killer, most specifically in the Hell-Hole (under the battery) Get a fellow Member here to look at any car with you before purchase. Not very familar with MN, but I know we have some very knowledgable folks up there. T.C. |
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| mburkhart |
Mar 23 2011, 09:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Chester, MD Member No.: 4,364 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm no shill for Pelican Parts, but I found their Buyer's Guide very useful when I first set out looking to buy a 914. You can find it here:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm |
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| 7TPorsh |
Mar 23 2011, 09:46 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California 
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I suggest you start examining any car from the bottom up. Check all low points where water can gather. Under the battery, in the longs under the doors, floor pan, rear part of rear trunk near the taillights, bottom corners of windshield and sail panels.
Half the time you won't get past the belt line of the car. |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 23 2011, 10:42 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
like jessee owens...
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 23 2011, 10:46 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
bondo in the area below thee battery
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 23 2011, 10:50 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
damaged suspension pick up
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Mar 23 2011, 10:50 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
poorly patched areas
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 23 2011, 10:52 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
scarry door gaps
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 23 2011, 10:55 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
a rusty trunk looks bad but it is not a strctural issue and is easy to fix
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| IronHillRestorations |
Mar 23 2011, 11:22 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Here's what you don't want to find! That's a big wad of kitty hair bondo!
 More on the same car  Don't buy a car unless you get it on a lift and can see the bottom, the firewall, the suspension consoles on both sides, and the jack points. An easy on the street check is to check the door gap at the top of the passenger door, and open the door. Back the right rear wheel up on a curb and check the door gap, as well as open the passenger door. If you get changes in the gaps, walk away. |
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| bembry |
Mar 23 2011, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you're still looking asnd haven't yet bought, I'd recommend two things:
1. Get a car from out west (CA, AZ, NV). Why start with a rusty piece of crap if you don't have to? Shipping isn't as bad as many think. They scrap cars out there that are better than many out East start with. 2. Get the best car you can afford. It costs a hell of a lot more to fix up a beater (even a rust free one) into something nice than buying nice to begin with--especially with the depressed car prices currently. |
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| Spoke |
Mar 23 2011, 06:32 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Mar 23 2011, 04:40 AM)  Get a fellow Member here to look at any car with you before purchase. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| jmill |
Mar 23 2011, 07:02 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Never, ever buy a Midwest car unless it started life in the West. Ask me how I know. Got smart and imported my second one from AZ.
Lots of MN guys here. iamchappy and Rick 918-S just to name a few. Both have sweet cars and could most likely point you to someone close. |
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