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> My first 914. HELP. Need advice.
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post Oct 29 2004, 08:23 PM
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Hello,

I JUST ADDED A FEW PICTURES. TAKE A LOOK IF YOU HAVE TIME. THANKS.

I need some advice on purchasing my first 914. I found one I like and have a bunch of pictures of the car and 2 movie clips of the car being started and driven. The car is located in Barbourville, Kentucky and was hoping I might even find someone that could go look at the car for me. I think that might be a bit to much trouble so I was just hoping someone could guide me along with the information I have. Hope someone can help.

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post Oct 29 2004, 08:28 PM
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Welcome to 914world.com!!!

post your pics here, and I'm sure you'll get some good pointers
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post Oct 29 2004, 08:35 PM
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Well, you need to particularly look at the area under the battery tray in the engine compartment on the passenger side. This is an area prone to rust over the years and can cause a failure in the right longitudinal making the car sag. An actual HOLE here is a definite sign of trouble. If it is rusty, ask if you can probe it with a screwdriver. If you can push it through, seriously consider finding another car.

One suggestion is the "big butt test". This is where you remove the top. Put a large friend in the passenger seat, and attempt to open and close the door. Problems doing so would be a good indication of the longitudinal problem.

I would also suggest that either you or a mechanic check the the compression on each cylinder.

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post Oct 29 2004, 09:05 PM
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post Oct 29 2004, 09:59 PM
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Chad,

If you don't find a club member close enough to look at the car, then get a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) done by a repair shop that specializes in Porsches. Call around or perhaps some one here can suggest a shop near you. Should cost you an hour or more of labor to have that done. $125? I had one done near SF for just under that.

I trust you've researched these cars THOROUGHLY? They are great fun but do require attention and a bit of $$$. Good luck with the search. And post here when you make the big plundge!
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post Oct 29 2004, 10:05 PM
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IMHO I would not buy a 914 unless I could see it, drive it, inspect it..... thoroughly especially if it's your first one.

Even if someone that's knowledgeable in checking these cars out looks at it for you, their opinion would differ from yours as to what you want in a car.
Don't be in a hurry. There's got to be quite a few 914's within driving distance for you to check out.
Good luck & welcome.

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post Oct 29 2004, 10:32 PM
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post Oct 30 2004, 12:21 AM
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chad...

post pictures...

(oh and after you figure out how, then teach me.... just got my first camera in the mail tonight)

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Chad,

Welcome to another (aspiring) Colorado 914er!

Cars usually pop up for sale around here every once and a while, and there are a lot of great local folks around to help answer your questions, etc.

I see you have your eye on a car, but just a note...
There is a '74 2.0 for sale here locally. Used to belong to Ferg, another local 914er. The car is in good shape rustwise and mechanically. I can probably help you get in contact with the owner if interested. Mail me off board if you have any interest.

Good luck!
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post Oct 30 2004, 12:43 PM
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post Oct 30 2004, 12:45 PM
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post Oct 30 2004, 12:46 PM
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Is your car equipped with steel flares or fiberglass?

How do the longitudinals look? (Areas behind the black rocker panels.)

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