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> what is the best way to increas the value 914, long term and short term 914 investment
rfp
post Jun 27 2005, 10:35 AM
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My brother and I are thinking of putting our money together and doing some short term and long term investments in Porsches including 914's we don't have allot to begin with so we are looking at putting $1-2,000 into an early 914 and $1-2000 into restorations. We don' t have the skills or tools for doing the work our selves though my brother does paint and wire houses for a living and could probably learn how to paint cars. We are looking at have a local garage to do the work as they are familiar with restoring these types of cars. the owner is currently working on a 356 for himself.
We are looking to buy a slightly warn to well worn 914 in July or august and try to make a fast buck come the September Grand Prix festival putting the money back into buying and fixing another one.

My question is what is the best investment for fast resale value. What will make the car most appealing and make the car stand out: A new paint job (original Porsche colors or cool colors like metallic, new seat covers, carburetors instead of injectors, bigger engine, fixing one that dosen't run..........Just fixing rust spots..........

our goal is to get a chance to drive around some nice cars and at least break even but we would like to make something of the deal if possible.
I have read allot about these cars so I do have a general knowledge of problems to look for.
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rfp   what is the best way to increas the value 914   Jun 27 2005, 10:35 AM
ClayPerrine   The only way to get $5,000.00 out of a 914 is...   Jun 27 2005, 10:39 AM
anthony   IMO, this is not a money making or even break even...   Jun 27 2005, 10:40 AM
ninefourteener   Not saying it's right.... but..... PAINT No ...   Jun 27 2005, 10:41 AM
boxstr   Best and quickest way to increase the value of you...   Jun 27 2005, 10:41 AM
nebreitling   not to be a jerk, but this is such a radically bad...   Jun 27 2005, 10:46 AM
tat2dphreak   these cars aren't investments... a 356 maybe, ...   Jun 27 2005, 10:51 AM
zymurgist     Jun 27 2005, 01:09 PM
lapuwali     Jun 27 2005, 01:11 PM
tat2dphreak   I think you are forgetting that this guy is in NY,...   Jun 27 2005, 01:15 PM
rfp   "weel, since you already have a WTB in our classif...   Jun 27 2005, 01:22 PM
ninefourteener   ...   Jun 27 2005, 01:25 PM
tat2dphreak   wanting a good driver is different... your 4k budg...   Jun 27 2005, 01:28 PM
anthony     Jun 27 2005, 01:46 PM
redshift   The only way to make a small fortune in 914s, is t...   Jun 27 2005, 02:13 PM
rfp   "wanting a good driver is different... your 4k bud...   Jun 27 2005, 02:56 PM
Babydoll   Hi, I've got to admit, all of these fellah...   Jun 27 2005, 02:57 PM
redshift   Welcome Ba'doll! Heard alot about your car...   Jun 27 2005, 03:04 PM
zymurgist   Hey Babydoll, Great to see that you joined the pa...   Jun 27 2005, 03:13 PM
Babydoll   Zymurgist, my mechanical magician friend, You fin...   Jun 27 2005, 04:15 PM
anthony     Jun 27 2005, 04:19 PM
Dead Air   RFP, I've got a number for you. I'll e ma...   Jun 27 2005, 09:58 PM
jhs914   Regarding those guys who "invest" $50,000 dol...   Jun 27 2005, 10:14 PM
JmuRiz   Agreeing with all the other posts, unless your dre...   Jun 28 2005, 11:01 AM
firstknight13   ok this is a good one i have over $20,000 in ...   Jun 28 2005, 07:42 PM
qa1142   Read "The Gold Plated Porsche" I paid $3700,...   Jun 28 2005, 09:11 PM
thomasotten   I have Over the 15 years I have had my 914 I have ...   Jun 28 2005, 09:30 PM
Dead Air   Did you call Mr. smith?   Jun 28 2005, 09:51 PM
rfp   Ok I'm getting the picture. I haven't mad...   Jun 29 2005, 08:36 AM
Babydoll   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/...   Jun 29 2005, 09:09 AM
tat2dphreak   a 914 CAN be a money pit, but it can also be a ver...   Jun 29 2005, 09:20 AM
zymurgist   I have read that a clutch job on a 944 is a lot mo...   Jun 29 2005, 09:46 AM
ClayPerrine   http://www.914world.com/bbs...   Jun 29 2005, 09:53 AM
anthony     Jun 29 2005, 09:54 AM
larryp   I have seat time in a 944 Turbo S and I own a 2.7S...   Jun 29 2005, 10:11 AM
rfp   I am Looking to buy off a member from Washington, ...   Jun 29 2005, 02:10 PM
jimkelly   Sounds to me like you have your mind set on at lea...   Jun 29 2005, 03:09 PM
Mark Henry     Jun 29 2005, 07:10 PM
rfp   "Anyway my best advice would be to find a nice dri...   Jun 30 2005, 08:27 AM


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