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| David Stowers |
 Oct 29 2012, 03:15 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None  |
Hi All,
Ive been trying to buy a 914 fore some months now and am getting really frustrated. On two occasions I thought Id agreed a deal with sellers here and then from that stage nothing, no emails nothing. Am I missing something here? I accept that as an overseas buyer people may rather deal with someone local but all I need is to be told thats whats going on. Instead its as if the seller has gone to jail or something and lost access to email or been abducted by aliens! I guess it may work differently between US and UK but surely if someone changes their mind its not a big deal to let me know? Rant over, anyone selling an 914, preferably pre 74 and as original as possible. Ive got about $5500 burning a hole in my pocket and a Porsche-less garage David |
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| zymurgist |
Oct 29 2012, 05:40 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
England and America are two countries separated by a common language.
~George Bernard Shaw Sorry about your deals falling through... I hope another one comes along soon. |
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| Razorbobsr |
Oct 29 2012, 05:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 05:15 AM)  Hi All, Ive been trying to buy a 914 fore some months now and am getting really frustrated. On two occasions I thought Id agreed a deal with sellers here and then from that stage nothing, no emails nothing. Am I missing something here? I accept that as an overseas buyer people may rather deal with someone local but all I need is to be told thats whats going on. Instead its as if the seller has gone to jail or something and lost access to email or been abducted by aliens! I guess it may work differently between US and UK but surely if someone changes their mind its not a big deal to let me know? Rant over, anyone selling an 914, preferably pre 74 and as original as possible. Ive got about $5500 burning a hole in my pocket and a Porsche-less garage David How about mine?? Bob Arnett Attached image(s) 
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| wingnut86 |
Oct 29 2012, 06:03 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
Bob - That cute gal on the car will find it difficult to keep a good tan living in the UK.
Is she OK with that? ;-) |
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| Jaymann |
Oct 29 2012, 06:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 18-August 09 From: Drexel hill pa Member No.: 10,692 Region Association: None |
Hey David:I think people here understand,but there are some extra tasks and cost with overseas sales.Its just a little more involved,not to mention, there are a lot of scammers out there.Do you know anyone here,that you can trust,that could help you broker the deal??? Maybe go look at the car,check it out,make sure its what you want.Preferably, someone who knows 914s, and there rust problems,and things to look out for.I would not buy a 914,site unseen ever!!!!I do not care, how good it looks in pictures.They need a full rust inspect,rockers covers off.By someone who knows what to look for.There are good cars out there,but its hard to find one really nice, for 5500.But there are some. Good Luck jaymann from PA
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| timothy_nd28 |
Oct 29 2012, 07:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Here is one for sale in my hometown for 4,500.00
I could check it out for you, and help you ship this across the pond  |
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| balljoint |
Oct 29 2012, 07:37 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,001 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
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| 76-914 |
Oct 29 2012, 08:18 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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As of late there have been quite a few scam artist cruising the used car circuit. I suspect this might effect some of your attempted purchases. BTW, when you do find one avoid the escro w scams.
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| David Stowers |
Oct 29 2012, 08:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(balljoint @ Oct 29 2012, 05:37 AM) Thanks for the tip! I was hoping not to have to go that far!! |
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| David Stowers |
Oct 29 2012, 08:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Oct 29 2012, 04:03 AM) Bob - That cute gal on the car will find it difficult to keep a good tan living in the UK. Is she OK with that? ;-) I prefer ladies with big bumpers to 914s with them. In the English summer you have to sunbathe every day for a month just to get white |
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| worn |
Oct 29 2012, 08:45 AM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,470 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 01:15 AM) Hi All, Ive been trying to buy a 914 fore some months now and am getting really frustrated. On two occasions I thought Id agreed a deal with sellers here and then from that stage nothing, no emails nothing. Am I missing something here? I accept that as an overseas buyer people may rather deal with someone local but all I need is to be told thats whats going on. Instead its as if the seller has gone to jail or something and lost access to email or been abducted by aliens! I guess it may work differently between US and UK but surely if someone changes their mind its not a big deal to let me know? Rant over, anyone selling an 914, preferably pre 74 and as original as possible. Ive got about $5500 burning a hole in my pocket and a Porsche-less garage David Sorry about that. It may be for the best so far. I have purchased two 914s and in both cases the sellers outright lied and lied and lied about the condition of the car. The last one I bought from someone I trusted because he was a fellow PCA member. Nope. A rust-free car does not require a new floor, trunk, inner and outer firewall, and longitudinal pieces. So I agree with having an intermediate here in the states. Someone that both parties trust. I am afraid that may mean a dealer or broker, but that may work too. Some of them do honest work, and expect to be well paid in return though. |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 29 2012, 08:55 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I would be glad to help with inspection and shipping if you find one over here on the East. Probably best to look in the drier part of the country in the south west, though.
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| timothy_nd28 |
Oct 29 2012, 08:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| 914werke |
Oct 29 2012, 09:01 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,246 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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A complete running,"rust free" car for $5500 or less....
Thats your problem right there. If it exists whoever finds one & knows better, isnt letting it go. |
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| JStroud |
Oct 29 2012, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 07:44 AM) I prefer ladies with big bumpers to 914s with them. In the English summer you have to sunbathe every day for a month just to get white If you find one you like.....the bumpers can always be changed. I'd be happy to look at anything in this area. I've got a yellow 75 coming up for sale in a few months.....but it's got big bumpers. Jeff |
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| Tom_T |
Oct 29 2012, 09:31 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 07:44 AM) In the English summer you have to sunbathe every day for a month just to get white (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) It may have saved you from a bad 914, just keep looking & keep a WTB post in the cars classifieds on here. Specify whether the $5500 is including or excluding customs/etc. & shipping costs across the pond, as that can cut into the price substantially. You can also set up for sale email notices off your searches on eBay (USA), check under Porsches in the classifieds at TheSamba.com, Lemonfree.com, etc., plus there is a Craig's List search & notice feature on here & over at 914club.com (the latter covers more of the USA CL listings). Good Luck on the ongoing hunt! Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Bleyseng |
Oct 29 2012, 10:16 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
5500 Euros might be a better starting point for a rustfree original as possible complete running pre 74.
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| David Stowers |
Oct 29 2012, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the wise words so far guys. I'm pretty sure, having been trawling the ads for a few months that I can get something I'll be happy with for $5500 or less. It's gonna be a case of compromise I know. Aside from rust I think the bumper thing is important as is being fairly original, I want it to be a 914 not a Chevy. My $5500 is to buy the car, I've got another couple of thousand for shipping in a different pocket. I e got a wanted Ad on here which I'm going to bump right now but please let me know of anything that comes up
Cheers! |
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| balljoint |
Oct 29 2012, 01:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,001 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 03:05 PM) Thanks for all the wise words so far guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Pretty sure that was mostly meant for me, sooooo you're welcome. |
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| David Stowers |
Oct 29 2012, 01:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(balljoint @ Oct 29 2012, 11:18 AM) QUOTE(David Stowers @ Oct 29 2012, 03:05 PM) Thanks for all the wise words so far guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Pretty sure that was mostly meant for me, sooooo you're welcome. Mmmmm? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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