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Advice on a 14, Future buyer? |
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) |
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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