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Should I buy this 914?, This is my first post on this forum. Looking to buy a 914. |
Just_a_guy |
Oct 21 2021, 12:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 21-October 21 From: South Dakota Member No.: 26,012 Region Association: None |
I came across an add on Facebook marketplace for a 1971 Porsche 914 for $5000. I’ve never owned a Porsche but have owned 3 VW buses from the 70s in the past which have similar engines and have always wanted a 914. The owner claims the car runs and drives but “needs a tune up” because he hasn’t seriously ran it since it was put under a tarp outside years ago. It’s yellow and the paint is faded but doesn’t appear too bad. I haven’t seen pictures of the interior yet. It has a set of strange rims I can’t identify. I’m seriously considering buying it but I’m not sure if it’s a good deal. It would be a 6 hour drive to get the car so what questions should I ask the seller before I commit? I’ll attempt to attach a photo of the car in question. Let me know if you can’t see the photo.
Thank you all so much for help! |
Badinfluence1 |
Oct 21 2021, 01:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 27-December 20 From: astoria oregon Member No.: 25,022 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Hi - In for a penny in for a pound-if its been sitting outside for years- all the brake calipers will be stuck the fuel injection will need love- and rust never sleeps- The engine will need a rebuild- all the push rod seals will be rotted, so it will leak oil fast- Plan to spend another 8k to make road worthy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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