 prepurchase inspection Modesto CA area?, looking to have a pre purchase inspection done in or around Modesto CA area |
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| chrisz01 |
 Feb 9 2013, 06:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 20-December 12 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 15,271 Region Association: Northern California  |
Need a pre purcahse inspection done on 74 914 in the Modesto, CA area any recomendations?
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| ConeDodger |
Feb 9 2013, 08:05 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,008 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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You need to talk to Andyrew...
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| Andyrew |
Feb 9 2013, 08:25 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Whatcha got
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| chrisz01 |
Feb 9 2013, 09:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 20-December 12 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 15,271 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 9 2013, 06:25 PM)  Whatcha got 74 914 1.8 silver color. looking for a solid body so I want an inspection that can go up on a lift and have the car evaluated focusing on rust and structural issues. Also major drive train issues. The car I looked at seems fine but want an experienced set of other eyes. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 9 2013, 11:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Um, modesto is 90 miles from the bay area. Take a cab.
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| Andyrew |
Feb 10 2013, 10:12 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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| chrisz01 |
Feb 10 2013, 12:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 20-December 12 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 15,271 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes it is. Do you know the car? If so what your impression of it?
clz |
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| Andyrew |
Feb 10 2013, 01:27 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Never seen it. Just looked at craigslist.
I might have time to look at it next weekend. Have you already looked at it? judging by your post, yes. Contact the owner and see if he will drive it to central modesto. I have a lift and can look at it and take pictures for you and him. Initial impressions looking at the pics and description is that he's asking the right amount for it given that its tax time. If it wasnt tax time I think he would probably sell it for 8k. |
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| chrisz01 |
Feb 10 2013, 08:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 20-December 12 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 15,271 Region Association: Northern California |
I have looked at it and spent about an hour and a half with the car. We have agreed on a price pending a very good reliable report on the car. I am not an expert on Porsches let alone a 914. I have done my homework via this site and others and understand the rust issues and the cost of what I want and what I want to do. I am retired and looking for a project. I know that buying what I want is cheaper than a project, but a project is fun and something done right is a something to be proud of. I currently own a 88 carrera I bought in 07 than just turned 6,000 mi at the PPI. Now 26,000 mi. One of best 88,s around that turns heads and gets attention at Porsche corral racing venues and PCA events. I just know what I want is a very solid chassis and good starting point that has the least amount of rust if any. Something I can drive and have fun with before I move forward with a project that I would be proud of owning. I am not in hurry but I will be picky. I am not rich or have endless pocket of money only a realistic view. If you can help giving me a honest and neutral point of view on the condition of the by car driving, putting on a lift, and through inspection while I am present I will make it worth your while purchase or not. The owner is cool with a PPI in the area. Week ends will work best.
clz PM me for details |
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| Kaduku |
Feb 10 2013, 08:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
I was also interested in this car at one point. Briefly spoke to the owners few weeks ago. Though I haven't seen it in person, the interior looks awesome in the pics. Good luck, I hope you find the car you are looking for.
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