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my first porsche, is it worth it? |
440gordy |
Nov 26 2017, 05:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-November 17 From: washington state Member No.: 21,638 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I am about to buy this 914. it has a little rust but nothing i cant handle. Both the lower rocker tins are rusted out and there is a spot on the threshold where the rocker meets the door striker panel. Needs a battery tray and maybe bracket. some surface rust along the back trunk but should clean up easily. no rust in the front compartment. It is supposed to have a slipping clutch, probably oil soaked from a leak. all in all a really straight car. I did get it started for about 30 seconds by bypassing the fuel pump and using another pump and running fuel direct from a gas can and it sounded just fine. It appears to have 106k. if i purchase this i plan to tear it to the ground and repaint it completely. and make any needed repairs. I don't want to overpay for it and then be buried in it. From what i have stated can any of you give me a good starting purchase price and possible end value. any knowledge form you guys would be greatly appreciated!! |
98101 |
Nov 26 2017, 06:38 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I’m in Seattle, maybe not far from you?
For what it’s worth, the previous owners of the last two cars I bought (a 1991 Miata and 1970 914) lost thousands of dollars, and I would lose thousands of dollars if I were to sell either of them. In the 1980s I had a 1975 with the same (now undesirable) Riviera wheels, and a 1973 with Fuch’s wheels I liked a lot more. |
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