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> Club members in PA?, Check out this car from Ebay....
RD Evans
post Nov 30 2005, 09:50 PM
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Anyone in West Chester area that could take a look at this car, Ebay PA Car.
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:57 AM
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check the seller's feedback and you'l see thar car "sold" OCt 6 for $4450 (it was Item 4578666302 then). buyer had feedback of 1 so maybe he flaked...

i can possibly go; email (not PM, pls) me.
Kerry would be closer...

a '75 must meet PA smog inspection but i don't know the applicable standards - my '71 is exempt...
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post Dec 1 2005, 07:10 AM
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I think I know where that car is. I'm about 15 minutes from there. I wish I'd seen this yesterday as I was in West Chester all morning. Just emailed the guy to confirm the location.
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post Dec 1 2005, 07:37 AM
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Just heard from the guy. I drove right past it yesterday. I may be out there this afternoon for work though. I'll try to stop and see it.
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post Dec 1 2005, 11:30 AM
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I can go with you on Friday,Sat, or Sun if you like..

I have seen it in e-bay a few times.. Not sure what is going on with it.
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post Dec 1 2005, 03:20 PM
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Okay.....I just spent about an hour driving the car and talking to the owner....if you're still interested. Even took some photos. You still out there?
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post Dec 1 2005, 03:34 PM
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Jerry, I am very interested in this car. Any info would be fantastic! Thank you! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) Bob Boboli914@att.net
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:05 PM
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Here we go.

Owner: Seems like a nice enough guy. He sees me lay down on the floor with my flashlight and screwdriver and immediately offers me a drop light and a floor jack.

The car: is pretty much as described in the ad. I do not doubt that the previous owner raced this car. Cosmetically it is not "great" but presentable with a cheaper respray over some dings and patches but from what I could see, there is not alot of visible rust and there are some goodies. My only concern would be that the owner has never removed the outer rockers in the 2 years he's had it. As there were about 20 screws holding each one on, I didn't remove them. Door gaps were ok. Work has been done on the floor pans with signs of welding and a Por-15 like substance on other parts of the car. Battery tray has been replaced and work has been done on the suspension console. It may have been completely replaced. No rollers for the trunk hinges and tire change is imminent.

"Runs very strong"......I'd have to agree with that. I've only driven probably 10 or 15 different 914s so I'm not an expert but this one runs as strong as any of the ones I remember, including my current one and at 4500rpm, the motor itself makes the sound I've been hoping mine would make for 2 years. Monza exhaust...eh.

"Car does not leak oil".....It leaks a little bit of something on the passenger side near the rear tire after being run for a while. Not bad but I saw a few visible drops. I tried to see where it originated but wasn't sure as the light was not great and this car is lowered.

New fuel pump(holley in front trunk) and rebuilt carbs were done by a shop near where the owner works which does specialize in german cars. From my amateur eye, it looked to be clean and a decent job. I have D-Jet in mine and am not a carb expert but the Webers appeared to be dialed in correctly. The car started right up, felt tight and performed very well by my standards. Yours may be different. Brakes worked well....and I tested them. I guess I can see how a porsche expert or purist might say the work done was slapped together or half-assed, but I am neither of those things and the car was fun to drive.

Goodies: front sway bar, SS lines, external oil cooler, short shift kit, nice seats. All smog stuff is gone. Owner says car did pass PA emissions. Looks like a few other things also that you guys may have to help me with as I'm not sure exactly what they are. You'll see in the pictures.

The skinny: If you want a really nice stock porsche to invest in and gloat about as it sits in your parking lot at work....this is not, and will never be your car. If you want a chick magnet....this is not your car. If you are secure in your manhood and want a fun runner with lots of little odds and ends to be done while you drive it, this may work for you.

I'm sure I forgot some stuff so let me know if you have any questions.

P.S I am very far from a real mechanic so you may want a second opinion. Caveat Emptor.
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:17 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:25 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:28 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:30 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:34 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:37 PM
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post Dec 1 2005, 05:48 PM
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I lightened up the battery tray photo.


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post Dec 1 2005, 06:08 PM
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Looks like a fairly clean car.

I was looking at the sellers feedback and noticed that he or she paid $900.00 for an X Box core system. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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post Dec 1 2005, 06:52 PM
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Thanks a million Jerry! You were a huge help (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Do you think the car is worth $3000 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Thank you so much for your time! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flag.gif)
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post Dec 1 2005, 07:39 PM
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I know things are a little different on the West Coast but to get a strong running 2.0 that stops and doesn't have alot of obvious rust issues on East Coast is not terribly easy at that price.

I wouldn't hawk another guy's car in this situation but I, personally, would(barring any major issues I may have missed) bid 3k on it if you guys weren't interested. This is not a perfect car cosmetically but its not a complete disgrace either. I enjoyed driving it and 3k doesn't get you a concourse winner here on the east coast.

Some other local club guys who are smarter than me may have different opinions about the car and since you have a few days left(unless someone uses the buy it now) you may want a second opinion. I'd be curious to see what someone else thinks myself.
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post Dec 1 2005, 07:47 PM
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I am in the area and would love to check it out if I get some time this weekend. Jerry can you PM with a general idea as to where the cars is so I can gage if I can make time to get there this weekend. Kerry 914 let me know if you want to check it out this weekend. This must be near you.
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RD Evans
post Dec 1 2005, 10:10 PM
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Thanks for taking a look and for the excellent write up. Sounds like it would make a good car for someone. Wish it wasn't so far from central Texas.
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