 Looked at my 1st 914, wow, disapointted. |
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| gaspump |
 Dec 10 2012, 04:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 22-November 12 From: not far away-indiana Member No.: 15,179 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I looked at my first 914 yesterday. Now I'm not new to the 914, having followed them since they were new. But never owned one. This one was rust free, and at around $4000, I thought it might be nice. I guess my idea of nice and his is a bit different. I was, am, looking for a runner to fix up and play around with, but this was too much for the average back yard wrench. It rode nice, hard, but had a Bursche ??? muffler which was LOUD, and probably toast. If I were to buy it, I would have to have taken the entire car apart and cleaned/updated/buffed everything on the car to make it nice. It's just me, I guess I'm anal when it comes to cars, they have to be fine. And if I sell one, you can bet it's in better shape then when I bought it. That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber. I have been out of this (914) market for a while, but from what I see, the really good examples have really gone up in value. I;'ll keep looking for the right car and I'm in no rush. To those who have nice examples, keep them going and you're in the drivers seat.
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| billh1963 |
Dec 10 2012, 04:29 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(gaspump @ Dec 10 2012, 05:27 PM)  I looked at my first 914 yesterday. Now I'm not new to the 914, having followed them since they were new. But never owned one. This one was rust free, and at around $4000, I thought it might be nice. I guess my idea of nice and his is a bit different. I was, am, looking for a runner to fix up and play around with, but this was too much for the average back yard wrench. It rode nice, hard, but had a Bursche ??? muffler which was LOUD, and probably toast. If I were to buy it, I would have to have taken the entire car apart and cleaned/updated/buffed everything on the car to make it nice. That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber. I have been out of this (914) market for a while, but from what I see, the really good examples have really gone up in value. I;'ll keep looking for the right car and I'm in no rush. To those who have nice examples, keep them going and you're in the drivers seat. You need to look at the one I passed on that is in California.....check the classifieds |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 10 2012, 04:30 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,197 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(gaspump @ Dec 10 2012, 02:27 PM) This one was rust free, and at around $400, ... I would have to have taken the entire car apart and cleaned/updated/buffed everything on the car to make it nice. These days, that sounds about right for a $4k 914 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 10 2012, 04:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You might want to contact Brad Mayeur at 914Ltd. In Peoria, IL. He would be able to let you know of any nice cars available in the area. It is hard to find a fixer-upper in the Midwest as time and the tinworm have taken their toll.
Nice ones are still available, but you have to keep looking. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Dec 10 2012, 04:35 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,679 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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Keep looking, they are out there. Post a classified in the 914World as to exactly what you want. You'll see some offers come out of the woodwork.
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| bembry |
Dec 10 2012, 04:52 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 |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Dec 10 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE(gaspump @ Dec 10 2012, 05:27 PM) I looked at my first 914 yesterday. Now I'm not new to the 914, having followed them since they were new. But never owned one. This one was rust free, and at around $4000, I thought it might be nice. I guess my idea of nice and his is a bit different. I was, am, looking for a runner to fix up and play around with, but this was too much for the average back yard wrench. It rode nice, hard, but had a Bursche ??? muffler which was LOUD, and probably toast. If I were to buy it, I would have to have taken the entire car apart and cleaned/updated/buffed everything on the car to make it nice. That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber. I have been out of this (914) market for a while, but from what I see, the really good examples have really gone up in value. I;'ll keep looking for the right car and I'm in no rush. To those who have nice examples, keep them going and you're in the drivers seat. You need to look at the one I passed on that is in California.....check the classifieds +1. I wish I had the cash for this one! Blue, 75 2.0, mahles, FI, still even has the blue CA plates. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| abnrdo |
Dec 10 2012, 05:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Panama City, FL Member No.: 2,820 Region Association: South East States |
There are a few for sale around here in KC, but none that drive. I know of one that is on a rotisserie for $3500 and has no rust! $4K doesnt seem too bad for a running driving car with little to no rust. Yea, it might need a few things, but hey, its not a new car!!
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| RFoulds |
Dec 10 2012, 05:22 PM
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914Rennsport Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region
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At around $4k, and "rust free" (ha-ha) you would expect to do a complete refurbish. thats what used to be an $1800 driver.
A complete car that needs nothing, and I mean nothing is $10k. A complete Original car (original paint, decent interior, original engine with FI in place, less than 60 or 70k miles), is $14k or more and rising. I would bet youre gonna wish you had bought it. |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 10 2012, 05:27 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,628 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(gaspump @ Dec 10 2012, 04:27 PM) I looked at my first 914 yesterday. Now I'm not new to the 914, having followed them since they were new. But never owned one. This one was rust free, and at around $4000, I thought it might be nice. I guess my idea of nice and his is a bit different. I was, am, looking for a runner to fix up and play around with, but this was too much for the average back yard wrench. It rode nice, hard, but had a Bursche ??? muffler which was LOUD, and probably toast. If I were to buy it, I would have to have taken the entire car apart and cleaned/updated/buffed everything on the car to make it nice. It's just me, I guess I'm anal when it comes to cars, they have to be fine. And if I sell one, you can bet it's in better shape then when I bought it. That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber. I have been out of this (914) market for a while, but from what I see, the really good examples have really gone up in value. I;'ll keep looking for the right car and I'm in no rush. To those who have nice examples, keep them going and you're in the drivers seat. Well then I have a deal for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Really I do. I have a Yellow 73, it was a 1.7 but now has a 2.0L motor in it. Has Fake Fuchs, Front sway bar, had the battery tray replace by 914LTD. It is still fuel injected. Issues: Needs radio installed, head temp sensor and left rear brake drags. I wasn't going to sell it just yet until I fixed the issues, but if you are looking for a easy winter project car this would be a good one. As it sits now, $6500 come spring time it will be over $7k. I'm in Portage Indiana. PM if you are interested. |
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| gaspump |
Dec 10 2012, 05:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 22-November 12 From: not far away-indiana Member No.: 15,179 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, but that blue 914 has surface rust and other rust. No way. That would take a paint job at around 1-3000 dollars. At $7800, that is IMO way overpriced.
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| Scott S |
Dec 10 2012, 05:35 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
"That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber..."
If you can all of that done for an additional 2-3k, you are the man. You could/would actually make money on the deal!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good luck with the hunt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| bruce54 |
Dec 10 2012, 05:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 25-September 11 From: turlock, clif. Member No.: 13,608 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 10 2012, 03:35 PM) "That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber..." If you can all of that done for an additional 2-3k, you are the man. You could/would actually make money on the deal!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good luck with the hunt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just sold the Blue 75 in Calif. and the buyer couldn't pay me fast enough! The rust you saw was so small I had to point it out to the inspecter. Good luck with your search. |
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| gaspump |
Dec 10 2012, 06:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 22-November 12 From: not far away-indiana Member No.: 15,179 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The $4000 I'm talking about is the first bid. Lets wait to see what it goes for.
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| Gint |
Dec 10 2012, 06:10 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Got a link to an ad for that car?
There are some nice 914's in our classifieds. Have you talked to razorbobsr about his 914? It looks decent. |
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| dlkawashima |
Dec 10 2012, 06:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(RFoulds @ Dec 10 2012, 03:22 PM) A complete Original car (original paint, decent interior, original engine with FI in place, less than 60 or 70k miles), is $14k or more and rising. And if it has ultra low miles, definitely more than that (as you well know) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe even as much as $21,000 for an all-original 1.8 with 25,000 miles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=170029 And the infamous Berber Yellow 2.0 with 13,000 miles started out at $15K, shot up to about $32,000 and eventually dropped to about $22,000, though I don't know if it ever sold: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=150125 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105807 |
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| tumamilhem |
Dec 10 2012, 06:50 PM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
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| gaspump |
Dec 10 2012, 06:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 22-November 12 From: not far away-indiana Member No.: 15,179 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's the orange car on ebay now. Nice rust free car with lots of work done on it over the last few years. It's just not the car I'm looking for. Great seller who knows a lot about these cars.
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| gaspump |
Dec 10 2012, 07:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 22-November 12 From: not far away-indiana Member No.: 15,179 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 10 2012, 03:35 PM) "That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber..." If you can all of that done for an additional 2-3k, you are the man. You could/would actually make money on the deal!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good luck with the hunt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) The paint job I'm talking about is where I do all the removal of items, sand most of it, mask it off and trailer it to the paint shop. Around $1000. Interior parts, carpet, new seats (reapholster), 200=700, new bumper rubber $650. Yea, it can be done. |
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| vitaminC |
Dec 10 2012, 07:07 PM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1346413
You probably won't do much better for the price. |
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| billh1963 |
Dec 10 2012, 07:09 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(bruce54 @ Dec 10 2012, 06:51 PM) QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 10 2012, 03:35 PM) "That would have cost about $2-3000 dollars.It neede a complete paint job, seats, bumper rubber..." If you can all of that done for an additional 2-3k, you are the man. You could/would actually make money on the deal!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good luck with the hunt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just sold the Blue 75 in Calif. and the buyer couldn't pay me fast enough! The rust you saw was so small I had to point it out to the inspecter. Good luck with your search. Congratulations Bruce! That was a nice car! Was it sold to a 914World member? |
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