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| tumalo |
 Jun 4 2003, 11:01 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 4-June 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 787  |
Hi all,
New to the board and not yet an owner. Looking to get a "toy" and have always loved the 914. Was hoping there would be some advice as to what to look out for when inspecting a candidate. Do you have any particulars you would recommend get close attention or types of questions one should ask? Thanks in advance and I hope I can post one day with a new ride. Cheers, Tumalo 00 AS/MB/MB Boxster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Qarl |
Jun 4 2003, 11:04 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm
That's a link to a basic article. Definitely find someone that knows 914s to go with you and assist you. Take your time. Look at as many cars as you can. Search the AutoTrader. Post your questions here. Many of us are geniuses (not me) and many of us talk enough BS to get by (me). Good luck and check for rust. And then check again! |
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| Qarl |
Jun 4 2003, 11:05 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
There are a few guys here on the board here in your area that I'm sure can help you out.
Keep us posted on your search progress. |
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| ChrisReale |
Jun 4 2003, 11:07 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Where in Seattle are you?
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| Qarl |
Jun 4 2003, 11:09 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
See! What did I tell you. Only 2 minutes since I posted and someone from your area is already offering to help you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Is this a great group of 914 owners or what! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 4 2003, 11:15 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yeah, where in Seattle? There are a few Seattlites on the BBS who can help you out.
To meet a whole bunch of 914 guys come on out to the Bremerton AX on June 21st. I think Dave Ellison might have a good car for sale too. Have to call and see. Rust is the biggest issue with these cars. Due to a poor design the battery gets wet and drips acid all over one of the main suspension supports. You must look out for this problem as it is exspensive to fix. (Check out Jeroen's site, ouch!) Take your time looking for a excellent example and pay the money upfront. These cars can cost alot to fix depending on what is wrong with them. Handling is awesome, straight ahead speed in a 2.0L 4 is ok. With a 911 six they come alive scaring people with there quickness. Geoff Check out the members pics thread for lots of pics of cars on the board. |
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| 914werke |
Jun 4 2003, 11:50 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,989 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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YA! What he said (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
No there as a bunch of die hard 914 addicts up here but Geoff is right the RED PLAUGE IS EVERYWARE ... BE AFFRAID BE VERY AFFRAID (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Kidding aside You in the right place welcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Im just bitter because I started tearing into my own rustoration this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| krk |
Jun 5 2003, 01:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 997 Joined: 27-December 02 From: San Jose Member No.: 22 |
The earlier posts are all on the money. Here's my two bits. Buy the best one you can afford. Yeh, I know it's not "original" advice. But this is a sport where, if you buy a fix-er-upper, you may get to discover that the investment is large.... well bigger than the potential selling price anyway. If you already are way-knowledgable (or really really willing-to-learn!) in these cars, you can scarf up a fixer and convert it to cash. But from my watching, only the Real Dudes™ pull this one off -- the rest of us spend money.
So the real hunt is for the one that someone else has maintained/restored. Just my opinion of course. hth. kim. |
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| VegasRacer |
Jun 5 2003, 04:17 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,468 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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Buy a yellow one.
That's the fastest color. Welcome to the BBS and good luck with your search. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 5 2003, 06:40 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,053 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
welcome, there are a couple of 73' 2.0's in the local auto trader. the way to go in my opinion. they've been in a while, or the owners have'nt notified a.t. of the sale. what's your budget? DO NOT be swayed by a pretty paint job. do a search with the word "rust". the seattle guys can tell you in 5 minutes if you want to deal or walk with regards to the prepurchase inspection. bring your ice pick and a flash light.
kevin |
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| ninefourteener |
Jun 5 2003, 07:39 AM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Wow..... I wish I could tell you all the mistakes that I made when i bought my first one. Whew..... pay attention:
Rust...especially battery tray. Have a fat guy sit in the passenger side with the door open. close the door, roll up the window..... does it look lined up? If not, may have frame damage from battery rust. Rust....ion the floorboards Rust, around the littlre crevices near the headlights. ELECTRICAL... check EVERYTHING. even the dome light, the signals, fogs, etc. Lots of chaffing in this little car, could be pricey to fix. Starter / charging system. 914s are notoriously bad for slow starting. Tranny...... check for bad bushings. Does it slide into each of the gears well? Can you downshift into first while still rolling? (synchros) Weatherstripping...... many 914s I've found out there are just old beaters that someone slapped a coat of paint on, and tried to sell it for triple whats it's worth because it says "Porsche" on it. The weatherstripping is rotted, so it leaks...rust. Fuel injection-- the car is worth more if it still has it, but it's a bitch to work on. Many may disagree, but I recommend finding a carbed car. Easier to work on. Window cranks....they break a lot Rear trunk hinges...they break a lot, check the lines on the rear trunk, one side (or both sides) of the trunk will stick up a little. Can't think of anything else right now..... but I wish you the best of luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) |
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| 914werke |
Jun 5 2003, 09:54 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,989 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 5 2003, 10:00 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
heres one from the PCA club:
914, 1975: 2.0 liter, orange/blk, 91K miles, runs great, looks great, 24 mm torsion bar, A-arms and rotors from a 911S with 5 lug wheels, handles as good as it looks. $6,900. Contact Jim Cutts: day 425-670-6656, evening 425-672-3124. twocutts@cmc.net. |
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| 914werke |
Jun 5 2003, 01:31 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,989 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Here's another (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../2/47662052.htm And another.. http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../8/48599638.htm And some others.. http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../6/48140366.htm 1974 PORSCHE 914 2.0, rebuilt engine, new tires, battery, rare classic, $2000, or best offer, 253-536-9477, Spanaway(253) 536-9477 http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../6/48135716.htm http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../6/48135716.htm You get the idea...figure out your budget and then set aside a weekend! |
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| J P Stein |
Jun 5 2003, 03:03 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Set aside a weekend?
I set aside 6 months. I've prolly looked at 40-50 914s in the NW. 90% of them had the long rusted thru down in the hell hole. Be prepared to look at lots of them. or A couple guys on this list semi-deal in the things. They're down here in the Portland area. They manage to come up with some non-rusto jobbies and are trustworthy. |
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| 914werke |
Jun 5 2003, 06:39 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,989 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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JP yer gunna scare the guy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 6 2003, 06:07 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,053 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
prime example, the 73 "project" needs a motor. so add 3 grand minimum, for incedentals. so the more exspensive running cars are par, and you get to drive instead of wearing a wannabe tee shirt, i'm still trying to get mine off my back. i'm going to call on the spanaway car it's just a few miles from my house.
kevin |
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 6 2003, 07:36 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Tumalo, I have a lead on a 74 Creamsicle that is for sale. I will give details as soon as I have them.
Check out Jeff Bowlsbys site on the LE's. Geoff |
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| tumalo |
Jun 6 2003, 09:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 4-June 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 787 |
Cheers for all the helpful info (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I've been watching the ones in AT and will likely call on a few this weekend. Should have been more specific in my price range for advice. I'd make the stretch to 4k for a good car. I agree that buying a "fixer" can often end up a nightmare and leave you sitting in the garage more than running down the road! That said, my sweet spot for a 14 would be 2000 - 3500 (with a stretch to 4 for the right car). Thanks again for all your help! Tumalo |
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| Ferg |
Jun 6 2003, 09:17 AM
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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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My advice to you as a buyer is to go look at the cars that are in the 3500 to 4500 hundred dollar range, if one checks out carry cash (yes cash) and offer it then and there. People that wanted 4500 hundred for there car suddenly change there tune a lot when 3500 is right there in front of them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It is a buyers market right now shop smart and you'll find a good one.
Ferg. |
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