 Buying a 914 on eBay, Are there deals to be had? |
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| zonedoubt |
  May 23 2003, 10:40 AM
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Canadian Member  Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada  |
Has anyone actually bought a 914 off of eBay for a decent price?
I looked at this car in person before it was listed on eVilbay: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...3&category=2030 The guy was asking $3100 (Canadian). It didn't run (likely bad fuel injection problems), there were rust holes in all the usual places, and many other problems. It just sold for $4700 (Canadian), probably to somebody who didn't get a chance to look at the car. Is it even worth shopping cars on eBay? |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 23 2003, 10:42 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i would alwyas have tio look at the car before i would buty it! otherwise it is like buying blind! the Evil part of ebay is the didhonesty of some of the sellers.....ne pic or no pic and being sold a completely different item then the one on ebay!
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| Chris H. |
May 23 2003, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,027 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(acox914 @ May 23 2003, 08:42 AM) i would alwyas have tio look at the car before i would buty it! otherwise it is like buying blind! the Evil part of ebay is the didhonesty of some of the sellers.....ne pic or no pic and being sold a completely different item then the one on ebay! Yeah it's hit-or-miss. I know there are definitely some respectable folks who sell there, but there is also a lot of crap. I looked for several months for my car, and almost bid on a couple of e-bay mobiles. Seems like every time I asked for some close up pics of the rust they stopped responding. I thought it was odd that I rarely knew the seller, even though I was on like 4 or 5 914 bbs's every night looking for a car. Are you looking to buy a car? What are you looking for? I would prefer to buy one from someone here, or from a respected source. There are plenty of guys on this BB who buy and sell 914s who could find you a good one. Good Luck! Chris H. |
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| zonedoubt |
May 23 2003, 11:01 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Yeah, I'm interested in buying a 914. I've been lurking this board and the others for some time now.
There aren't a ton of 914's for sale in the Vancouver area, or in Canada in general. I prefer to buy something local or at least not too far of a drive (Washington, Oregon). The car doesn't have to be perfect, I expect to spend time & money to tune it up, etc. But I don't want one with structural rust. And I agree with you, Chris, that it would be great to find someone from one of the 914 boards who's selling their car at a fair price. It shows that they're somewhat knowledgeable about teeners. |
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| Dave Cawdrey |
May 23 2003, 11:37 AM
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Dumbo going poop, Daddy :) Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Seattle, WA USA Member No.: 182 |
I bought mine off eBay for $1300. Went to look at it prior to bidding. Not running, but did start up w/ starting fluid. No structural rust. Towed it less than 2 miles to my buddy's house. Lucky, huh? Fuel pump, tune up, and new brakes. Drove her home...
Best money I ever spent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Qarl |
May 23 2003, 11:42 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
I've discovered one really nice thing nice about the 914 community... there is usally someone here willing to check out cars for you if it's within a decent driving distance.
I bought my current project car sight unseen out in Phoenix Arizona. Saw the car in the AutoTrader. Gerard Rodriguez checked it out for me and gave me the thumbs up. I had it shipped. If there's a car and you're interested, post a message here and someone can check it out. Here's my car... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tod914 |
May 23 2003, 12:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I found mine on ebay. Had it checked out by a guy in local PCA out there had a PPI done. Contacted the seller and bought it. Had the car shipped, and got a non-transferable dealer title the next day. Took an attorney and close to 4 months be4 I finally got a proper title. Car looks very nice but wasnt what it was represented to be. Best advice I can offer, make sure the owner faxes you a copy of the title, and have some1 who knows 914s inside and out inspect it before making any kind of commitment.
Murphys Law definetly kicked in on mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) 1/2 the 914s out there are grousely misrepresented. Good Luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| tracks914 |
May 23 2003, 12:05 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Like the trunk rack...is it a Porsche product or aftermarket? How much was it?
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| Jeffs9146 |
May 23 2003, 12:07 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I sold a boat on evelbay and the guy who bought it got a screaming deal!!
But, I am one to the honest ones. Jeff |
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| GWN7 |
May 23 2003, 12:22 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Deals on Ebay? Not anymore, I got the last one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
There are four type of cars on Ebay and you can tell them usually by the ads. .....The perfect car- Ad has lots of clear, close-up pictures. Lots of info about the car and a phone number to contact the seller. .....The not so good car- Ad has the minimun amount of pictures. Little info. Seller might respond to your emails. ....The Sawsall/Rip off- Ad has pictures that are blurry and taken at a distance. No mention of rust in the usuall locations. Ad info reads "fun summer car, drive with the top off (should read "if your allowed to sit in the car while being towed") Little if any info on the car or misleeding info. Seller never resopnds or only to say "Nice car bid high" .....The Deal -If the ad starts with "my wife wants rid of my project" You have probably found a winner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Usually a one picture ad, basic info seller responds to your questions in a day or two. Check the Vancouver "Buy & Sell" there is or was at least a couple cars listed in it every time I looked at it Or there are a few guys just South of you that could find you a not bad car. |
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| zonedoubt |
May 23 2003, 12:32 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm pretty sure I'd want to see a car myself before buying it. But the PPI advice of a savvy 914Clubber might be just as good.
I actually found the aforementioned 914 in the Vancouver Buy&Sell. There does seem to be at least one in there every week, but it's either a severely rusted "parts car" or a super-modified high-priced "deal". The search continues! I hope to soon be an owner so I can get more involved on this board. |
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| Curvie Roadlover |
May 23 2003, 01:21 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
I bought my car from 3000 miles away, sight unseen except for some grainy photos, but it got high marks from "Good Gracious Ass Bodacious" and Dave Darling. It was an excellent deal. But there was another car I was interested in at the time, in Seattle, that seemed really nice in the pics. I had a friend of a friend look at it for me and he gave it 2 thumbs down. I was worried that he might have wanted it for himself, then I found out he already had a mint 914/6 and a Boxter so I assumed he was already "Porsched out".
If you're buying a 914 I think the most important rule (and I've said this many times) get the nicest one you can that is as close to perfect as you can afford, because it's far far cheaper to get a nice one than it is to get a cheap one and fix it up. Good luck |
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| JRust |
May 23 2003, 01:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I'll be putting my 73' 2.0 up for sale soon! Feel free to give me a call about it 971-388-4674 & I'm just down by Salem. I figured to go on ebay to sell also. I am always looking at the 914's on ebay for sale. It is pretty tough to buy a car sight unseen. I have done it a few times & have been lucky. I definately second everyones sentiments on having someone on the BBS go check it out for you. I went down to check on a 914 for a guy in Mississippi last year. It was only 20 minutes away from me & I love to check out 914's as do most of us. So it was a pleaure to go check out this 72' 914 for the guy. After checking out this rust free automobile I promptly told Bill DO NOT BUY! It seems there are alot of 914 owners out there who have never seen rust before! So I never believe those rust free adds unless someone has checked it out! Aparently as long as the rust is covered it is rust free! Good luck & check out the classifieds here oon this BBS. Most of the people that list here are responsible members & will be truthful. Also there is a pretty good possibility someone here has allready seen it. Good luck on your search!-Jamie
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| Chris H. |
May 23 2003, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,027 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Don't know what your price range is, but how about this one? Rust free from CA.... I also like the brown one in the classifieds. Needs a front valance but otherwise seems to be in good shape.
White 74 |
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| tod914 |
May 23 2003, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Brown car seems like a good deal - I like the color too. I assume its resprayed being there is no pillar vinal. Interior looks very nice. Be curious how solid of a car it is i.e. rust issues.
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| Ferg |
May 23 2003, 02:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've bought both my teener's sight unseen, first car a red 2.0 74 was an ebay car, I feel the key is asking all the right questions, and getting a feeling for the seller over the phone!!! If he is annoyed cause you asked him to check behind the rockers run away, this is no the type of person you want to be buying sight unseen from! My current car was not an ebay car but I had Sammy go check out and at least 10 lengthy phone conversations with the seller, Thanks to sammy and my questions it was a no suprize car either when I picked it up, and is actually much turned out to be nicer than I thought, now that I have had time to go throught it. head to toe. Ferg.
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| Brad Roberts |
May 23 2003, 02:58 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I want to respond to this thread (badly) but I have to bite my tongue.
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| Gint |
May 23 2003, 03:18 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Come on BRAD! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif)
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| Mueller |
May 23 2003, 03:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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My 914 was an eBay deal, luckly for the PO before me
(Jon), he was able to check it out first. eBay is no different than any other medium for advertising, just cause a 914 is listed in Panorama or Excellence does not make it a better car or deal. As with ANY purchase "buyer beware" I don't think there is anything wrong with buying or selling cars on eBay, but you have to use common sense and know when a deal is not a good one and ask plenty of questions. |
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| VegasRacer |
May 23 2003, 03:36 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,475 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ May 23 2003, 12:58 PM) I want to respond to this thread (badly) but I have to bite my tongue. B I am also in the market for a streetable 914. I'm getting that itch again. One race car is not enough. I plan to use every resource available (including eBay) to find the best deal on the right car. I would be very grateful for any advice from your expertise Brad. Please. I might as well as everybody else now too. Ya got a nice one for sale? 2 liter. Original FI, un-molested, "rust free". Target price is $5K. |
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