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| Briby37 |
 Oct 22 2014, 10:31 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 22-October 14 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 18,049 Region Association: Northern California  |
Hey Everyone,
Long time lurker and 914 admirer. First time poster. After some saving, and approval from my wife, I'm in the market for a 914! I've been developing some basic thoughts around what I'd like to be looking for, and while it's a matter of preference, I'd love to get your thoughts. 1. '73 or '74 to get the updated transmission, and avoid CA smog (I'm a California resident, bay area) 2. 2.0 - no replacement for displacement! 3. Excellent Drivability - I'm not looking for a project. While I may opt to get it tuned, or upgrade an exhaust, I'd like to be able to drive it home 4. Minimal rust - hell hole, longitudinals, trunk(s), etc. Outside of full restoration, seems like "rust-free" is a misnomer. 5. Appearance group 6. Budget of roughly $20K That all being said, I'm not exactly sure what to look for in a good interior other than lack of tears, and cracks. So if anyone has a quick note of advice there, I'd appreciate it. Generally speaking, I could spend some money on the car after purchase, but I'd rather spend money up-front. I live in an apartment, so while I have a safe garage, I can't do much work myself. Any thoughts are appreciated ("sounds good," "no way you'll find all of that," "try looking at X instead," etc.). Thanks, and I'm looking forward to updating you all on my progress! |
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| Dave_Darling |
Oct 22 2014, 10:56 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Put #4 from your list at the top of the list. Make it the 2nd and 3rd items on there as well. The mechanical stuff can be sorted out, and side-shift transmissions and larger engines can be swapped in, without a ton of difficulty. Fixing rust can easily get into the "ton of difficulty" realm.
BTW, the 75s are exempt from smog testing as well, so the 76es are the only ones who still have to pass bi-annual smog. (There may even be a couple of 76es that are exempt, but those are extraordinary circumstances.) Again, rust is the big thing. Mechanical stuff is relatively easy compared to it. --DD |
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Briby37 Prospective Owner Seeking Advice Oct 22 2014, 10:31 AM
Mike Bellis :wttc:
Look for rust. Rust kills 914's Oct 22 2014, 10:33 AM Bob L. :wttc:
With that budget, I would think you could... Oct 22 2014, 10:50 AM Michael N Might be worth a peek since it is very local.
htt... Oct 22 2014, 11:24 AM Spoke If your budget is $20k, I would look for a 91... Oct 22 2014, 12:02 PM RobW If 20k is your budget, target a 12-15k car and kee... Oct 22 2014, 12:27 PM RobW For that money, consider an LE too! Oct 22 2014, 12:28 PM Briby37 Great tips. I appreciate you all making me feel we... Oct 22 2014, 03:02 PM damesandhotrods As for #1 the ‘73s and ’74 are still required ... Oct 22 2014, 03:24 PM sb914 :wttc: Oct 22 2014, 03:30 PM Cairo94507 :wttc: You may want to check with some of our lo... Oct 22 2014, 03:30 PM
Briby37 Newbie question perhaps but who/what is TC? Oct 22 2014, 04:05 PM |
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