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about to buy my first 914 |
iankarr |
May 22 2015, 10:28 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to buy my first 914 and thought I'd say hi and see if the group has any pointers. I've been doing lots of homework and am pretty familiar with the big things to look out for. I'm wondering if you guys could tell me the top 3 or 5 things you've learned about these cars that you didn't know when you bought your first one. Do you guys have any thoughts about 1.8 vs. 2.0, specific model years being better than others from a reliability standpoint? I have a 65 mustang which I've taken apart and reassembled twice. Pretty comfortable doing my own work, but I've never wrenched a german car. Any thoughts on how hard/easy it is compared to american cars from the same era? Thanks! Looking forward to contributing to the group! |
montoya 73 2.0 |
May 22 2015, 11:45 AM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
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so basically look for rust where ever water or any other media (moss, mud, leaves, sand, etc.) can gather and keep moisture pooled up! also check the door gaps (sagging could be a sign of rust/cancer under the rockers or previous frame damage) and any bubbles under the vinyl on the sails, if there is any vinyl. |
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