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> Concerns of mine, Uhhh...give it a look
RangerRhett
post Dec 17 2004, 04:53 PM
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I would like to post an open letter to anyone who can help out a soon-to-be-nOOb owner of a 914.

For starters I am not a 914 owner; yet....!
I am in the market and waiting for the right car.

The concerns that I have are very general and have to do with in-experience and reliability.
Philip's car

It has been years since he was involved in an accident with the afore mentioned car and he is no longer a good resource for maintenance assistance.

What can I do to prepare myself for a non-start when I am 200 miles from home on a Saturday afternoon.
How can I prepare myself for all of the random quirks and bugs that could leave me up sh*t creek...

General enough for you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Dec 17 2004, 04:59 PM
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Have an AAA card and a zillion dollars in the bank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



You will learn grasshopper, you will learn!

Oh, and carry a paddle.
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:05 PM
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What Ron said and a good travelling tool kit, screwdrivers, fuses, relays, wrenches, etc...Oh and a cell phone.

Count on us Indiana guys to help you with your car search. That way you won't have to sneak-in to the Fall Foliage Classic next year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:16 PM
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Sean....you remember me, huh....? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My pop is trying to be 'convincing' and tell me that this car is going to leave me high and dry all of the time...

It is starting to scare me....I just want to put some of my fears to rest...
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:20 PM
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I wouldn't want to drive it year round.
Is this gonna be your only car?

You may get stranded, may not.

I bought an Alfa Spider years ago, every single person I knew told me it was a piece of crap and would break down ALL the time. It never did. The only things I did to that car where shocks, sway bar bushings and a new top. Sold it for $500 less than I bought it for 5 years later.

It takes a commitment of sorts to own these cars, they aren't appliance vehicles like an escort, taurus, etc...but they offer lots of smiles those cars can't.
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:25 PM
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No no no no no no no no

Secondary car....(occasional summer work car)....

This is going to be the car I take to the local cruise-ins (if I can get it looking nice) and drive on the backroads on weekends....

Which kind of frightens me....

by the way...have you seen anything locally...I have been looking but I havn't seen much as of late....
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:25 PM
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Yep..you can always get help from us Indiana guys. I've taken mine on two trips this summer/fall totalling about 500 miles each trip..no issues. Just remember they are 30 year old cars and will require tinkering...just like any 30 year old car would.
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:28 PM
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there is a 75 (I think) white one that has been for sale since summer..(this is in south bend) sitting in front of an autoshop. Haven't stopped to look at it as he had a 6000 dollar price tag on it....saw it at 5400 the other day. Just from the road I can tell it is no way worth close to this..but never know what someone would haggle down to.
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:30 PM
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First trip with the girlfriend with my first 914 - pulled over to put the top on, raining, stalled. Wouldn't start. Hot start starter issue...

She didn't know how to pop the clutch on a car (only ever driven an automatic). I had to have her push...

Bad news...
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:36 PM
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So you are not looking at buying the car in the link? (looks like a real nice 914.) It was your dad's old car and he no longer owns it? But you are looking for the right 914?

You did come to the right place. Your dad's concerns about a 914 leaving you high and dry are valid if you buy the wrong car. Any car, old or new, can leave you stranded. The keys to not getting stranded is to start with a good running car, regular maintenance, and, for an older car, learning how to detect and diagnose problems before they happen. The first takes patience, the second take money, or time and less money, and the last takes time. But it is all fun in the process. It will also take time and patience to learn how to get a stranded car running again. The right tools and manual is the place to start.

My suggestion is to read every thread on this board that discusses buying a 914 and rust. Then ask questions.

Go luck and welcome to the "garage".

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post Dec 17 2004, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(Red-Beard @ Dec 17 2004, 04:30 PM)
First trip with the girlfriend with my first 914 - pulled over to put the top on, raining, stalled. Wouldn't start. Hot start starter issue...

She didn't know how to pop the clutch on a car (only ever driven an automatic). I had to have her push...

Bad news...

Was it the push you gave her or the car that was bad news?




Anyway, I have driven mine on 3 Baja runs(1200 miles) and two Temecula (250 each) runs before I blew the engine (and it was my fault).

The second engine has gone to SF 1200 miles, Arizona twice 1100 miles each time and several fun runs and I haven't blown it up yet.

You will have the emergency list...people who are willing to help in case of a crisis...believe me I know.

Don't let Ol' Dad panic you (I'm prolly older than he is anyway).
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:42 PM
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No, unfortunately, that (in the link) car was destroyed several years ago in an accident....it is just a look at dear-ol-dad's car...
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:44 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Dec 17 2004, 03:40 PM)



Don't let Ol' Dad panic you (I'm prolly older than he is anyway).



How old are you?

Sounds like I will be upgrading my AAA service
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post Dec 17 2004, 05:56 PM
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Ron - I just learned to park it on hills until I fixed it...

as far as what she liked...


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post Dec 17 2004, 06:01 PM
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post Dec 17 2004, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE(RangerRhett @ Dec 17 2004, 04:44 PM)
QUOTE(SLITS @ Dec 17 2004, 03:40 PM)



Don't let Ol' Dad panic you (I'm prolly older than he is anyway).



How old are you?

Sounds like I will be upgrading my AAA service

I was born (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) 25 years before they built the 914.


James is a true Tejasan now I see.
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post Dec 17 2004, 06:55 PM
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I would recommend you call Brad Mayeur. He is a great source for finding any condition 914 your are looking for. Brad is over in East Peoria, I think you met him there at the FFC. Call Brad at 309-694-1797

Whats your price range? I know of one good project car and 3 parts cars up here by me. If you buy it it will keep from doing it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

Garold

Oh, and for the record I put over 5000 miles on my car last year. Had to replace a clutch cable and just do oil changes & tune up stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I Autocross my baby every chance I get also.
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post Dec 17 2004, 07:01 PM
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I don't mind working on a car....I have no experience doinf body work and I wouldn't trust myself to do it in the first place...

I am saying 5000 or below...

hopefully a 2.0 L ...
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post Dec 17 2004, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(itsa914 @ Dec 17 2004, 07:55 PM)
I would recommend you call Brad Mayeur. He is a great source for finding any condition 914 your are looking for. Brad is over in East Peoria, I think you met him there at the FFC. Call Brad at 309-694-1797

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post Dec 17 2004, 09:01 PM
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I saw this one forsale while I was on my way to the airport after the FFC....It was getting paint and I think he wanted $4500. He said it ran great.


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