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ChrisPaegelow
post Feb 5 2007, 11:25 PM
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Hey guys, I've been lurking around and reading on here for a while, but this is my first post.

Anyway, I'm really thinking about trying to pick up a decent 914 this spring, but I'm curious:
How do these guys get along with our beautiful Wisconsin weather? Do any of you guys drive them at all in the winter, or do they go into the garage right away once it gets cold out?

The thing is, and always has been, with me, is that I can't bring myself to be interested in a 'sensible' vehicle. I'd much rather buy something cool and less-than-completely-practical.

So, I can afford one car.
Could I get away with it, or is it too ridiculous?
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post Feb 6 2007, 12:21 AM
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From 1982 to 87 mine was my daily driver. Yes I had to maintain it but the

worst thing that happened was a broken clutch cable (carried one with the spare)

and I changed it on the side of the road. If you are mechanically inclined or

willing to learn I don't see any reason you could not make it work. But I know

more about the moon as I do about Wisconsin weather so...
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post Feb 6 2007, 12:47 AM
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Hey were are you located exactly. There are a couple of us around the area. I do know of two local 914's that are also for sale.

As for winter driving. Mine never saw the salty WI roads.
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post Feb 6 2007, 05:26 AM
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Welcome,

My first 914 (this is 25 years ago) was a daily driver and I drove it throughout the year in northwest IN (South Bend)....it saw plenty of snow. It wasn't bad. Nowadays I just park it and drive the jeep! Just remember, it will be a 30 year old car and thus it will have more then it's share of work needed to keep it going as a daily driver....not unlike any 30 year old car.
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post Feb 6 2007, 06:04 AM
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I grew up in Wisconsin, probably not too far from you.

Hope the snow is gone by April and the rain washes the roads clean... then... enjoy your Summers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 6 2007, 07:19 AM
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Hey were are you located exactly. There are a couple of us around the area. I do know of two local 914's that are also for sale.

As for winter driving. Mine never saw the salty WI roads.



I live right around downtown Milwaukee.
I found a nice looking one for sale around here on craigslist yesterday, but it was already sold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:01 AM
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:20 AM
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Guess you have two possible choices: Get a decent (but not concourse) one, maybe 3 grand, plus any old $500 junker for when they salt the roads--clear through till the spring rains clean the roads(just swap off the insurance). OR get a really rough one--barely enough real metal left to not fall apart on a harsh bump--esp check the pass. side long box beam, under the battery where the wheel is mounted --but be sure the heat works or can be fixed cheap). Maybe a grand and a half. Drive it through the winter, salt and all--the southern Cal. guys would already call it a parts car anyway. And you'll learn the car. In a few years, make it a parts car and get a decent one when the budget expands. Plenty of opportunities to learn, and adventures, too.
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:26 AM
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I found a nice looking one for sale around here on craigslist yesterday, but it was already sold



I bectha that was Andy's car. Was the price $6000. It was a nice car, saw it a couple of times. Have you checked our classifieds here on the board. If your interested I can give you the details on the other cars I know of. Status of those cars is also unknown they might be sold as well by now.

Also did you check this thread out on the board.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=67431&hl=

It was a good time last year. Even if you dont have a 914 your more then welcomed. I want to say there were at least 3 people without 914's
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:48 AM
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Hi Chris,
Another vote for keeping it off the road in the salty snowy winter. In 2006, however, the weather was dry and warm enough (at least here in Chicago) to have kept driving the 914 until at least the end of the year. If my car were running, that is!
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post Feb 6 2007, 09:04 AM
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Yep, the Milwaukee car was Andy's, sold to ND for 5700, guy flew in and drove it to Fargo. Used to be my car (sniff, sniff), I was 2 days late. I'll eventually get over it!

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post Feb 6 2007, 12:09 PM
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I too was raised in Milwaukee, the south side near Oklahoma Ave. Moved to St. Louis about 17 years ago.

I bought my first 914 from Brad Meyeur in East Peoria, Il. He's about three hours from you, not too far. Brad's about the best source of information on 914's in the area. Give him a yell:

Brad Mayeur
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post Feb 6 2007, 12:12 PM
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Brad Mayeur is definitely one of the white-hats. A really, realy great guy. I bought two cars from him, and MANY parts.

When I'm really in a jam, he's the guy I call.
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post Feb 6 2007, 12:29 PM
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Guess you have two possible choices: Get a decent (but not concourse) one, maybe 3 grand, plus any old $500 junker for when they salt the roads--clear through till the spring rains clean the roads(just swap off the insurance). OR get a really rough one--barely enough real metal left to not fall apart on a harsh bump--esp check the pass. side long box beam, under the battery where the wheel is mounted --but be sure the heat works or can be fixed cheap). Maybe a grand and a half. Drive it through the winter, salt and all--the southern Cal. guys would already call it a parts car anyway. And you'll learn the car. In a few years, make it a parts car and get a decent one when the budget expands. Plenty of opportunities to learn, and adventures, too.


That's not a bad idea. I was thinking I might have to wait a while longer, but maybe I should get a cheapo car for the winter, so I can preserve a nice 914 or whatever for the summer.


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I found a nice looking one for sale around here on craigslist yesterday, but it was already sold



I bectha that was Andy's car. Was the price $6000. It was a nice car, saw it a couple of times. Have you checked our classifieds here on the board. If your interested I can give you the details on the other cars I know of. Status of those cars is also unknown they might be sold as well by now.


Yeah that was the one! Sure let me know which ones are around here and I'll take a look.
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post Feb 6 2007, 04:56 PM
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Yeah hey der... I say we have a "Brat Stop" rendezvous with all the FIBS and Cheese Heads! After dat we can go lose some money on the dogs... hey?

We gotta find Chris a car!
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post Feb 6 2007, 06:21 PM
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Yeah hey der... I say we have a "Brat Stop" rendezvous with all the FIBS and Cheese Heads! After dat we can go lose some money on the dogs... hey?

We gotta find Chris a car!


Man I just got home from school and I could go for a frickin Brat Stop!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:00 PM
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Here's a quick Cheesehead quiz:

What is a bubbler?

What is Sheepshead?

Oh, and don't forget the Kraut for the brats!
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Hey, we FIBS are having a tough enough time since our Bears were found out for the Cubs they really are.

Winter is tough on all, but don't put a nice 914 through it. Save it for spring!

Today is 0-5 degrees with about 3 inches of new snow in Chicago!
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post Feb 6 2007, 10:59 PM
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Here's a quick Cheesehead quiz:

What is a bubbler?



My state's bubbler can kick the crap out of your state's "water fountain"
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