 need your critic eyes: is this a good /6 ? |
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| davep |
 Aug 21 2007, 01:50 PM
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914 Historian  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,145 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada   |
I don't see the Karmann badge. Perhaps it was painted over. Basically I agree with others, it does seem to be overpriced. For that money I would like the see the bottom as detailed as the top. Boot missing on the transmission switch, lots of little things.
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| tdgray |
Aug 21 2007, 01:57 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
I think that is the right call Wolfgang
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| rwjames |
Aug 21 2007, 03:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 326 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Montgomery, AL Member No.: 6,136 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Justin Fischer @ Aug 21 2007, 02:00 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Definite repaint. Looks nice, but since you are asking, what's this, repair to the trunk hinge? I have seen several 914's that this indentation rusted out for some reason. Not sure what it is for though. Maybe done in the stamping process for some reason. The driver's side has this same little round area and I have seen them rust on that side too. Looks like a decent six, but sounds a little high. |
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| John |
Aug 21 2007, 03:43 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Were the headlight blinds on the early cars (914/6's) bolted in as shown in the photograph?
Is that the right engine lid release handle? Unfortunately they didn't remove the rear trunk springs for the repaint (as pointed out previously), the rear trunk paint looks funky. It looks like there could be hidden damage under the paint (several areas look this way to me). The heat exchangers are ratty looking, etc. You asked for a critical eye. If I were to spend that kind of money on a 914 (which I would not ever do), it would need to be perfect. This one is not. For that kind of money, I would think a real, real nice one could be located in California and shipped back to you. just my opinions. |
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| Gustl |
Aug 21 2007, 04:09 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
QUOTE(John @ Aug 21 2007, 10:43 PM) You asked for a critical eye. absolutely - and I appreceate every input (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) QUOTE(John @ Aug 21 2007, 10:43 PM) For that kind of money, I would think a real, real nice one could be located in California and shipped back to you. I was thinking about that several times - and if there is the correct car I will consider the re-import. But - unfortunately - there occure various expenses (shipping, customs fees, import taxes, getting it street legal, ...) which would raise up to about USD 10~12k. With a car from Europe I will pay no customs fees and import taxes, and shipping is significant cheaper. This would be a big finencial benefit. But of course - I want a real good car, not the cheapest I could buy ... |
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| Pat Garvey |
Aug 21 2007, 09:17 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Other thn the thing with the doors.....
Why was the rear boot Schutzed prior to painting, yet the front boot not? Why is there no seal for the front lid? Other issues: Center console w/guages & the rear lid hinge area. Still, from "outward" appearances, looks like a decent six. I agree with the others - $20-22K. Looks like really nice paint though....& the right color! Good luck! |
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| jtf914 |
Aug 21 2007, 09:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Burlington, CT Member No.: 58 Region Association: North East States |
In case you are still going to check the car out, I think I saw 930 lower valve covers on the engine. These are a nice upgrade, but if they haven't been machined down some you can't remove them with the engine in the car... this means the engine has to come out for valve adjustments.
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| 9146FAN |
Aug 21 2007, 10:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
Gust-
In my opinion, you should stay far away from this car. It is a very rough 6. Everything in these pics is saying stay away. I know it's more dificult in Europe to find a nice car. Be patient, a nice car will become available. Look at the bright side, you'll be able to save-up some more money while being patient. Good Luck, Eddie |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Aug 21 2007, 10:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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Gotta get those rocker panels off. Poke the longs with an ice pick. If you don't have an ice pick I have some Italian friends who can lend you one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Elliot |
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| T H O M A S |
Aug 21 2007, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Donaueschingen, Germany Member No.: 974 Region Association: None |
vin # on the front fender dosen't look right,stamped to deep?
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| swood |
Aug 21 2007, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
It's funny...I was at OTTO'S today and he's got a /6 that looks like this (same color, but nicer) that he's putting back together. It's really clean, fresh repaint, engine out being rebuilt. I really thought that these photos were of that car! It'll go for about the same price I suppose.
Just my observations from my day... |
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| Gustl |
Aug 22 2007, 05:50 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Justin Fischer @ Aug 22 2007, 04:48 AM) In case you are still going to check the car out, I think I saw 930 lower valve covers on the engine. These are a nice upgrade, but if they haven't been machined down some you can't remove them with the engine in the car... this means the engine has to come out for valve adjustments. what's the benefit of 930 valve covers - why should I want them (in general - not only on this car) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Gustl |
Aug 22 2007, 05:56 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(swood @ Aug 22 2007, 06:29 AM) It's funny...I was at OTTO'S today and he's got a /6 that looks like this (same color, but nicer) that he's putting back together. It's really clean, fresh repaint, engine out being rebuilt. I really thought that these photos were of that car! It'll go for about the same price I suppose. I know Otto's car for a couple of years - and I really love it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) it might get really interesting when it's ready but then there are all the additional costs until it's over the big pond, customs fees, import taxes, geting it street legal and so on ... about US$ 10k ... this might kill the deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) we'll see - I'm patient enaugh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| davep |
Aug 22 2007, 05:27 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,145 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
The 930 valve covers are stronger / stiffer, thus they tend to leak less, especially when the good gaskets are used. However, the taller ribbing interferes with the body / suspension, thus making on-car removal difficult to impossible. I suppose that if bolts were used instead of studs and nuts it might be less difficult.
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