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Value of '74 2.0?, What's it worth? |
BillC |
Aug 21 2017, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I may go look at a 1974 914 2.0 on Saturday. It's in kind of rough shape, and was wondering what y'all thought about it.
I've seen some fair-to-poor quality photos. The car has peeling clearcoat on the trunk lid, so it has been repainted at some point. It has some rust showing in the front trunk and the owner says there's a few rust holes under the driver's seat. The battery tray is rather rusty too, but no idea on the hellhole (probably not good, considering the tray's condition). It appears to have the appearance package and the performance package. The pictures show vinyl on the sail panels and the COA says it came with sway bars. The car hasn't run in 4 years. He says it was running fine and then just quit on the highway. He thinks it just needs a new fuel pump, but he really doesn't seem to know and doesn't appear to have any interest in fixing it. I'm guessing that if it was just the fuel pump, he probably would have had it fixed by now. The tires look old, and I'm sure the brakes need going-through too. It has been stored in a parking garage for the last four years. So, not directly exposed to the weather, but not really protected either. What do y'all think it might actually be worth? He's asking $8000, but that seems rather optimistic. I'd like to get a reasonable idea of the value before I go look at it. Thanks! |
BillC |
Aug 21 2017, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree that the yellow car appears to be in better condition than the one I'm asking about, and certainly a much better price. And, it does give me a direct comparison. The only reason I'm interested in this car is because it is so close to me (less than a 1/2 hour drive).
It has the styled steel wheels. He claims it has the original motor. He sent me a pic of the COA, so I can check all that if I go see it. Under "Optional Equipment", the COA says: U.S. Comfort Equipment, Stabilizer Bars, Slip Differential, Manual Antenna with Speaker and Noise Suppression, Tinted Windshield Side Glass and Rear Window, Sealed-Beam Headlights. The car is the original exterior color and interior color. The two pictures of the interior look pretty good, but don't show a whole lot. I also realize the car is probably in far worse shape than represented. I'm just trying to get an idea of a reasonable value for it -- I don't want to pay too much, but I don't want to under-bid either and lose it (if I decide to buy it, which isn't likely at this point). The car has been for sale for a long time, at least 6 months since I saw the first ad. So, either no one has made an offer on the car, or he has an unrealistic idea of its value. When I first saw the pics, my first thought is that it's worth maybe half of what he's asking. Now I'm starting to wonder if even that's too high. |
JoeD |
Aug 22 2017, 02:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
It has the styled steel wheels. He claims it has the original motor. He sent me a pic of the COA, so I can check all that if I go see it. Under "Optional Equipment", the COA says: U.S. Comfort Equipment, Stabilizer Bars, Slip Differential, Manual Antenna with Speaker and Noise Suppression, Tinted Windshield Side Glass and Rear Window, Sealed-Beam Headlights. Not that it would make it worth $8,000 alone, but if it has a factory LSD wasn't that a super rare option? Wouldn't that be worth a significant amount by itself? I don't know- just asking the brain trust... |
nditiz1 |
Aug 22 2017, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,188 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It has the styled steel wheels. He claims it has the original motor. He sent me a pic of the COA, so I can check all that if I go see it. Under "Optional Equipment", the COA says: U.S. Comfort Equipment, Stabilizer Bars, Slip Differential, Manual Antenna with Speaker and Noise Suppression, Tinted Windshield Side Glass and Rear Window, Sealed-Beam Headlights. Not that it would make it worth $8,000 alone, but if it has a factory LSD wasn't that a super rare option? Wouldn't that be worth a significant amount by itself? I don't know- just asking the brain trust... Damn! didn't know about this local one when I was searching, but I'm ok with that. I have fallen in love with my car. As far as parts go I have been tempted to get a parts car if and when something fails. Bill, maybe we can go in together if he would sell it for $4k. You could have the motor and We can part out some things we don't need then keep the rest. |
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