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[Porscheliebhaber]

Just a note to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Rhonda and I have adored these cars for many years now and am finally in the position to acquire one. I have been really impressed with this forum, really positive and helpful. Looking forward to contributing. You may see a lot of questions from me but just trying to wrap my head around what to look for and how to purchase the best car I can.

I live in Asheville, NC so a nice handling car is my focus. I am focusing on a 1.7 L or 1.8L. I don’t have a very large budget (6-8K), so the 2.0L’s are out. I am focusing on a driver. While I know my way around a car but just don’t have all the tools, or knowledge for a complete resto. I am hoping to find a car that is an older restoration or a well cared for original. Priorities are a relatively rust free body, factory color is a must, factory body a must, not opposed to GT kit but that would most likely drive a car out of my range.

I drive the heck out of my cars, so I would love to hear what your thoughts are about a 1.7 L or 1.8L, in the mountains. My car will likely have 50-80,000 miles so I am a little bit concerned about the power for some of my higher elevation drives. I live at 2,500 ft. and am often up to 6,500. The car will have a ppi and compression test, etc. Not sure how much power these cars loose over time but I am sure many of you have experience with these cars in the mountains.

I would be thrilled to hear your thoughts about my choices and perhaps alternatives to look into. Thanks in advance for your time.

[green914]

I brought my 914 out to your area a few years back to visit my brother; he lives in Tryon NC. My car is a 2.0 with carbs, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) it went up and down the mountains in the area with no problems. I had a great time driving the roads in the area a lot of roads were perfect for spirited (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) 914 fun.
Good luck finding a car, a 1.7, or 1.8 will do just fine in the mountains. Years ago I had a 72 1.7 with original FI, it did great going up and down the mountains going to Lake Tahoe from Sacramento. Sacramento is 25 feet above sea level and Echo Summit going over Hwy 50 is 7382 ft. , it is a rally fun drive in any 914. Mountains roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) are great fun in a 914.
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