 Why register VIN number?, Want to persuade a friend with 914 |
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| oakdalecurtis |
 Jun 9 2017, 12:37 AM
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Oakdalecurtis  Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California 
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Hi,
I have a friend that's the original owner of a 74 1.8. Is there any reason, advantage or benefit I should give him to allow me to register his VIN number on our forum? He's not a member here, and just takes the car to his mechanic for all maintenence work. thanks |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jun 9 2017, 03:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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+ You support the 914 community + It's fun to see what else Porsche was making that week + It's a point of reference of value to prospective buyer (or for the heirs) + You get a sense of what is left of the collective 914s - Your VIN is out there, but that shouldn't present a problem. |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Jun 9 2017, 04:08 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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Thanks Edward, wow, you are a long time member here! I was thinking more along the lines of value if the car were ever, heaven forbid, stolen. Would a VIN listing here have any potential usefulness in that situation?
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 9 2017, 05:59 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,301 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Edward Blume @ Jun 9 2017, 02:58 AM)  + You support the 914 community + It's fun to see what else Porsche was making that week + It's a point of reference of value to prospective buyer (or for the heirs) + You get a sense of what is left of the collective 914s - Your VIN is out there, but that shouldn't present a problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's our version of the "bird count" too. We are learning more about how many are still I operation and some history. In no way does the VIN database intrude on an owners personal information; the purpose is to count the cars we own or see. |
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| db9146 |
Jun 9 2017, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None
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Wait.....you can own a 914 and NOT be a member here?
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| 914-300Hemi |
Jun 9 2017, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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wait someone with the same addiction as all of us doesn't want to part of this great community that makes us feel normal?
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| Chris H. |
Jun 9 2017, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(oakdalecurtis @ Jun 9 2017, 05:08 AM) Thanks Edward, wow, you are a long time member here! I was thinking more along the lines of value if the car were ever, heaven forbid, stolen. Would a VIN listing here have any potential usefulness in that situation? It could POSSIBLY help with that, but that's more of a secondary perk. If a car was stolen, the owner could put out a 914World APB. Many watch for sale sites like Craigslist all across the US so we could keep an eye out for it. It's happened several times, many were recovered. Doubt it could hurt anything. No one here wants a car with any shadiness attached. |
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| Mblizzard |
Jun 9 2017, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I owned a 914 in college. I would love to have that car back. I am sure there are other stories like mine out there with people who might pay a premium to get back a car with special meaning. Just a thought.
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