how much do you have into your 914 so far?, I mean REALLY! Options

[ClayPerrine]

I know for a fact that I am well north of 80K on just my car alone. 26 years of 914 ownership means that the $500.00 I paid for the car was the cheapest thing I ever bought for a 914.

The paint and body work alone was 12K, not including the cost of the flares and the replacement panels.


Frankly, I really don't WANT to know how much. It's like eating a steak. I love steak, but I don't want to know how it gets from the cow to my table.

[PeeGreen 914]

I know for a fact that I am well north of 80K on just my car alone. 26 years of 914 ownership means that the $500.00 I paid for the car was the cheapest thing I ever bought for a 914.

The paint and body work alone was 12K, not including the cost of the flares and the replacement panels.


Frankly, I really don't WANT to know how much. It's like eating a steak. I love steak, but I don't want to know how it gets from the cow to my table.

My whole reason for not wanting to purchase a car for an investment. You have to keep track of this stuff and all I want to do is enjoy the car.

[ClayPerrine]

I know for a fact that I am well north of 80K on just my car alone. 26 years of 914 ownership means that the $500.00 I paid for the car was the cheapest thing I ever bought for a 914.

The paint and body work alone was 12K, not including the cost of the flares and the replacement panels.


Frankly, I really don't WANT to know how much. It's like eating a steak. I love steak, but I don't want to know how it gets from the cow to my table.

My whole reason for not wanting to purchase a car for an investment. You have to keep track of this stuff and all I want to do is enjoy the car.

If you purchase a 914 as an investment, you are a Forest Gump level fool.

Remember, a 914 is a black hole in your garage that you become obsessed with trying to fill up with dollar bills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mrgreenjeans]

All In 1994-95 dollars so seems a bit skewed by todays values:

74- 2.0 litre with the Engine requiring work: 700.00
-- Engine rebuild and reinstall at local Porsche dealer: 2800.00
-- Four Fuchs refinished at Al Reed : 600.00
--New windshield NOS Porsche 900.00 installed after repaint
--Factory duplicate repaint on rust free body...no Hell Hole issues. 3,000.00
-- Four NOS Campagnolo rims found on Ebay : 900.00
-- Eight new tires : 1,000.00

Total:
9900.00

Total of smiles and Reward of self worth : Priceless
especially after winning the first 5 car shows in my class and bringing home the trophies. Even more for my first People's choice and combined First place at the very first show......5
months after completion.

[naro914]

Have owned Papa Smurf for 18 years now.
If I look at the BIG chunks off the top of my head (not looking at the 3 inch thick receipt folder:
Car: $2000
2.4/4 engine: $8000
2.4/4 rebuild: $4000
Body kit/damage repair:$20,000
2.2/6 engine: $10,000
Suspension upgrade: $10,000
2.2/6 rebuild: $3000
2.2/6 rebuild: $5000
and who knows how many more times.....
3.4 engine, install, limited slip, etc: $19,000

This does not include roll cage, seats, 2 sets of wheels, brake upgrades, paint work, 3 transmissions and all the thousands and thousands we've spent on all the little stuff, general maintenance, etc.

THEN, there's Huey...

[hot_shoe914]

I know for a fact that I am well north of 80K on just my car alone.

Yeah, but your special order booster seat was a large chunk of that!

[MDG]

Between the two of them somewhere around $90 grand. Plus $83.68 in Dave's car.

[BajaXJ92]

Between the two of them somewhere around $90 grand. Plus $83.68 in Dave's car.

Whats the exchange rate on that?

[MDG]

Between the two of them somewhere around $90 grand. Plus $83.68 in Dave's car.

Whats the exchange rate on that?

Dave's car? Would be $82.11 USD - why, are you interested?

[BajaXJ92]

Between the two of them somewhere around $90 grand. Plus $83.68 in Dave's car.

Whats the exchange rate on that?

Dave's car? Would be $82.11 USD - why, are you interested?

Nary.

I've flushed better looking things.

[pcar916]

I can't believe I didn't respond to this thread when it started...

$8,600 from the excellent PO for a mostly finished 2.7L conversion. When I picked it up in San Francisco he told me I had to take the "other stuff" too. Turns out there was another 1970 2L-T engine with carbs, the original 6 stub axles to complete the rear suspension, a spare FG rear trunk lid with a spoiler already built into it and painted, and a cornucopia of other 914 parts. There was a party in my garage in Pacifica. I have to mention that when you come home with a Porsche and the wife's 300ZX gets relegated to the driveway there is a price. But who knew that after 33 years of bachelorhood, buying a car is one of those things you're supposed to "run by the wife". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Then a 993 engine in 1998 because a good friend had it and he REALLY wanted the 2.7 for his track car.

We (my car Penelope and I) have a ritual...

When I just have to improve something I take a sketchpad, a glass of wine or a wee dram, and I park myself in front of whatever 914 real-estate needs some attention. Then I sits and sips and thinks.. there is occasionally a time limit on this phase but usually not. Eventually work happens.

My Cabernet-colored glasses tell me that surely I haven't spent too much money on her yet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[JawjaPorsche]

You can't put a price on love!

[76-914]

My 76 finished at $4200, My 73 (rebuilt & running) is at $2400 but still needs brakes, shocks, upper/lower dash pad, carpet, rear trunk pan and re-keyed.

[ClayPerrine]

Initial 914 purchase price = $$$.$$
Upgrades and improvements = $$$$$$$


The WTF look on the face of the driver of the brand new GT3 as you turn inside
of him in the corner -

PRICELESS!!!!!

[MikeSpraggi]

Initial 914 purchase price = $$$.$$
Upgrades and improvements = $$$$$$$


The WTF look on the face of the driver of the brand new GT3 as you turn inside
of him in the corner -

PRICELESS!!!!!

And that folks, says it all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

[wndsrfr]

Here I am today with everything apart, again, moaning because I just found cracks in the crank journals & feeling like it's going to cost a lot to get another one, then I came across this thread & it makes me feel sooo GOOD! Like, I'm just at the very beginning of this money pit....It's great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[Maltese Falcon]

It has come a long way since its original car payment of $89.00 a month, but I've lost track of materials and labor!

[aharder]

Initial 914 purchase price = $$$.$$
Upgrades and improvements = $$$$$$$


The WTF look on the face of the driver of the brand new GT3 as you turn inside
of him in the corner -

PRICELESS!!!!!

And that folks, says it all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

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[RickS]

After adding up the receipts, how many have increased the value of their cars with their insurance? With the 3.0 upgrade, 5 lug upgrade, big brakes,. Front oil cooler, body work to roll the rears for 7s, along with purchase, and 100 little things, we are talking $32k. got an offer of $30k on it in Dec, so i'm not feeling too bad about the moola spent. Have agreed value classic car insurance of $30k

[skota]

I'm still new to this 914 world and included the purchase price, 5-7k for me

pretty sure i got a good deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)