 Been readin',,, now I need advice..., New 914 Buyer |
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| rwd407 |
 Dec 22 2004, 07:36 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,323  |
I'm "about" to buy a 72 1.7 w/83000 miles.... I'd like some assurances, such as they may be in this setting, that I'm not entering into a major boondoggle...
It's Florida car (at least it is now). No rust. Well a very minimal amount at the battery plate,, but not into the body or otherwise... Interior clean and in "very good" condition. No rips, tears, cracks, etc. on the seats, center console, dash or door panels. Doesn't seem to leak oil. Does not smoke. All electricals work. No A/C. Paint is good. It's lookin' like I'll be able to get it around the 4000 number give or take. Any opinions would be apprciated... I've been lookin' a while, but this one seems to be pretty darn solid & straight... I'm in no rush so if the advice is walk away,, i will... Oh yeah,, it's still got fuel injection too... thanx in advance,,, ron (the very new guy and prospective member) Attached image(s) 
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| Part Pricer |
Dec 22 2004, 07:45 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35  |
Get Qarl to come and help you look at it. He knows what these things look like when they are apart. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Jeroen |
Dec 22 2004, 07:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) with Paul. Ask Qarl or another local member to help you check out the car
The description and picture sound promissing and if it is as described, 4K should be a good deal Oh, and welcome to the club! cheers, Jeroen |
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| scotty914 |
Dec 22 2004, 07:54 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
welcome to the insanity, run, run far away. dont look back
if your discription is accurate, i would try for about 2500 to 3000. because you will want to update several things, or thing you will want to do just for your safety. like go through brakes, bearings ( wheel ), oil change, tranny fluid, basicly change all fluids. the above stuff is things you should do before you drive it, and can be done in a day if you have the parts on hand. by the time your done with this stuff you will spend another 500 bucks. although you might not need it right now at least when you do you will have it on hand. BTW pull the rockers and stab the longs with a screw driver, and dont be gental, just spray paint when your done |
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| Part Pricer |
Dec 22 2004, 07:56 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
Thanks for elaborating on that for me Jeroen.
Yes, welcome to the club. Do you have any more pictures of the car? If you do, post them. We can pick anything apart with just a couple of pictures. It's kind of like a sport around here. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| scotty914 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:01 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
lets see new door panel on passenger side, new rear bumper rubber, and what up with the rear fender looks like some body did a bad fender rolling job sorry could not resist |
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| rwd407 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,323 |
actually have a number of pics... what sort would you like??
oh yeah,,, sorry about the size of 'em.... Attached image(s) 
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| rwd407 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,323 |
interior.. such as it is...
btw,,, i really don't think there's an issue with the fender... think it's just the camera reflection? that said,, thanks for pointing it out for closer inspection... Attached image(s) 
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| Jeroen |
Dec 22 2004, 08:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
looks like the heaterblower and hoses are missing in the engine compartment
also looks like the car's been green originally the firewall has been painted black, so check the "hell holes" for crappy repairs the seats have been reupholstered (non stock) |
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| rwd407 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,323 |
man, y'all are goooooood..... got me leaning back and clearly i have my hand off the checkbook at this moment... i knew the seats were redone, but i don't think i'd've clicked on teh green paint at all... anything else? 'cause if nothing else, these points become very strong negotiation items...
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| Jamie |
Dec 22 2004, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States 
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He lives in FL- he don't need no stinkin' heater!!
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| jr91472 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:34 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
dude you are soooo screwed.......KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chairfall.gif)
She looks sweet to me, but listen to the experts here. But remember, none of them are perfect (at least not for under $5K) so welcome to the club. |
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| rwd407 |
Dec 22 2004, 08:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,323 |
that's fairly true, but didn't wanna mention it in mixed company... i mean i DO watch the weather reports from up north.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer3.gif) |
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| Jeroen |
Dec 22 2004, 08:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
The things metioned aren't necesairily (sp?) bad, just be cautious and pay attention
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| ablose58 |
Dec 22 2004, 09:38 PM
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rust never sleeps Group: Members Posts: 584 Joined: 6-December 03 From: port orchard,wa. Member No.: 1,422 |
I see the red valet key, also it looks to me like the upper dash has a crack or it is about to above the ashtray to the right.
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| John |
Dec 22 2004, 10:12 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Beware...
(of crappy hellhole / battery tray repairs) The ECU (computer) is kinda crammed in there (not mounted like it should be). The "hellhole" is just beneath where the computer is currently crammed. I would be suspicious of that area. It may be ok, but it's better to check first instead of getting a pleasant surprise later on.... |
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| Rocky |
Dec 22 2004, 10:16 PM
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From the cockpit Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Gig Harbor,WA Member No.: 1,845 |
I HATE (strong word) RUST! Look long and hard for the beast. It lies beneath the rockers, the hell hole under the battery tray, inside under the mats and dont forget the trunk or around and under the head lights. My guess is you arnt lookin to resto this sweetheart. Take time to compression check the engine at least.
Now you know why we live these things. They take gentle caressing, a light touch and a soft whisper that only you and her share. Come to the our side Mr. 407. Feel the love. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chatsmiley.gif) Tim |
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| mattillac |
Dec 22 2004, 11:16 PM
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robots! Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 27-October 04 From: vallejo,ca Member No.: 3,020 |
i got the same damn dash crack. the red valet key matches the bright red shift knob. BTW, red stuff on your car makes you go faster (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| boxstr |
Dec 22 2004, 11:42 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Welcome. Get the car on a rack and check underneath. You need to look at the shift rod bushings, the 72 has the tailshifter trans, not everyones favorite, especially after drivng a sideshifter. (73 on)
You need to look in the front and rear trunks, pull up the mats and sparetire check the floors and look for rust. Alos check around the outside edges of the front and rear trunk lids, if they are rusty it won't be long before it comes through the outside paint. Feel arond the sail panel vinyl, roughness could be rust bubbles underneath. Good luck and let us know which one you end up with. CCLINPPI |
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| McMark |
Dec 23 2004, 12:27 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Nobody noticed the black plastic sill plates. A 72 should have aluminum door plates.
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