 Anyone familiar with this '74 2.0 for sale? |
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| blu82 |
 Dec 30 2008, 06:23 PM
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/971346547.html
Found this on craigslist for sale up here in Bellevue, WA. Is anyone here familiar with this 914 and its history? What do any of you think of the price? |
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| rjames |
Dec 30 2008, 06:42 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I saw that add for the car, too. Looks very nice. I'll let others comment on the price. Although personally since it's in such good shape for that amount of $ I'd like to see it put back completely to stock (steering wheel, non-painted fuchs, period-correct radio, remove the reflector).
Sweet looking car though! |
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| blu82 |
Dec 30 2008, 07:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-December 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,862 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rjames @ Dec 30 2008, 04:42 PM)  I saw that add for the car, too. Looks very nice. I'll let others comment on the price. Although personally since it's in such good shape for that amount of $ I'd like to see it put back completely to stock (steering wheel, non-painted fuchs, period-correct radio, remove the reflector). Sweet looking car though! I spoke with the dealer and learned it was placed there on consignment, and that someone from Cal hired an inspector to check it out today. The inspector checked it out, test drove it and gave it 5 stars. I told them 8K was the most I could afford at this time (based on it being as clean as the pics looked), and they said they won't let it go for that amount. |
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| championgt1 |
Dec 30 2008, 07:19 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice looking car. It is at parkplace. I believe most of the cars there are on consingment. They usually ask a premium for the cars they do have, that being said the cars they have on there lot are usually pretty nice.
Oh yeah. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 30 2008, 07:29 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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My best friend, who has a nice 914, and his brother work for parkplace. What would you like to know about it? After seeing the pics and hearing what the inspetion shown I would say they are asking a fair price. |
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| jcambo7 |
Dec 30 2008, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Dec 30 2008, 07:29 PM) My best friend, who has a nice 914, and his brother work for parkplace. What would you like to know about it? After seeing the pics and hearing what the inspetion shown I would say they are asking a fair price. Wow Jon, you sound so special! JK LOL! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) That 914 looks awesome. I really am beginning to like the color light ivory on them too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 30 2008, 07:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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| type47 |
Dec 30 2008, 08:15 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
nice looking car. i don't mean this to be a criticism, just an observation: it's odd to see silver button gauges on a high '74 VIN car.
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| blu82 |
Dec 30 2008, 10:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-December 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,862 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Dec 30 2008, 05:29 PM) My best friend, who has a nice 914, and his brother work for parkplace. What would you like to know about it? After seeing the pics and hearing what the inspetion shown I would say they are asking a fair price. I was curious to know if anyone here knows that car, and how "clean" it is such as no rust or very little rust, any known accidents, mechanicals etc, and of course if this price of $12950 is a price others here would pay for this vehicle. From the pics alone, it looks very clean. It doesn't seem to have the center console which is something I would like to have. How important is this center console to some of you? I haven't been able to make my way over there to check it out myself, but then again I can't really afford $13k at this time so I would only be torturing myself. BTW Phoenix, I've seen the pics of your 914 and must say that they are awesome. |
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| ericread |
Dec 30 2008, 10:47 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(blu82 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:22 PM) I haven't been able to make my way over there to check it out myself, but then again I can't really afford $13k at this time so I would only be torturing myself. If you can't afford 13K, then step away and keep looking. In this shirty economy, youwill find a value you can afford, but it'll take longer to find. Don't torture yourself over this car any more. Eric |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Dec 30 2008, 11:06 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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It could be an LE, the VIN is within the correct range. But if it is an original car many things would have had to have been changed, and the car has been repainted....its possible to be an LE, and it does have the grey headlight relay covers.
$13K for this modified car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The condition may be good, but some things are irregular and for me, and detract from the value: AX suspension No COA Hood badge, euro lenses and a tailpanel reflector Non-original radio Please tell me those Fuchs are not painted white... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gayfight.gif) Exactly which upgraded exhaust? Only black painted bumpers? Oh and the dash gauges are the early-74 silver center...not correct for that late of a VIN... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| blu82 |
Dec 31 2008, 02:55 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-December 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,862 Region Association: None |
Eric - right on about the shirty economy, and i have other worries right now...
I'll keep looking, remain patient, and hopefully something will pop up. Jeff - very good points to consider. things an untrained person like me would not know about. Thank you! |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 31 2008, 11:01 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Dec 30 2008, 09:06 PM) It could be an LE, the VIN is within the correct range. But if it is an original car many things would have had to have been changed, and the car has been repainted....its possible to be an LE, and it does have the grey headlight relay covers. $13K for this modified car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The condition may be good, but some things are irregular and for me, and detract from the value: AX suspension No COA Hood badge, euro lenses and a tailpanel reflector Non-original radio Please tell me those Fuchs are not painted white... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gayfight.gif) Exactly which upgraded exhaust? Only black painted bumpers? Oh and the dash gauges are the early-74 silver center...not correct for that late of a VIN... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I agree that it is not perfect however, the things that are not perfect are simple to change. After talking with my friend on this he gave the car very high marks. He is very picky so I am willing to say it is worth every dollar they are asking. They should be getting the COA any day so it will tell if it is an LE. I will keep you all posted. Thanks blu82, I've put a lot of blood and sweat into my car and am very happy with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . You will have to come to a Teener Tuesday sometime. On the center console issue I personally can't stand them. I love the extra room on the floor you have without them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Be patient and you will find a nice car you can afford. Figure out exactly what you want to do with your 914 and look for one that is what you really want. I remember last year Sir Lawrence sold his 6 for about 8500 so great cars can be had for reasonable prices and sometimes just out right steals. |
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| rhodyguy |
Dec 31 2008, 11:09 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i'm with jeff on this one. $13k seems to be a premium price for that car. i think more reasonably priced cars can be found in the classifieds here and other sites.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 31 2008, 11:28 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Again, Squire gave this car top marks on the inspection. Any who know Squire know he is going to look this car over with a fine toothed comb. The car appears to be in close to as nice shape as the 914 that fetched 20+k. The things that are not period correct can be fixed for about 1k. If it does show to be an LE then even better. This is the kind of car one buys to make it concours.
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| tod914 |
Dec 31 2008, 04:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
http://www.parkplaceltd.com/inventoryDispl...t=1&size=50
Look how clean the battery tray is. If that is any indication of the condition of the rest of the car, I don't think the price is too far off. Might be a couple grand high due to the softened economy, but certianly not much more than that. Seems like it does not have fog lights, guessing no sway bars either. Radio easy to replace. The Motorolla's can be obtained for $50 - $150. Blaupunkts $100 - $250. To repair the drill holes in the back panel and repaint that panel should not be that much. Think the biggest issue is to undo the suspension, if that was an issue. Very trivial. Might cost your a couple grand to undo all that. Isn't it easier to undo those mods for a couple grand and have a beautiful stock car, or would you rather bring a 5 - 7k up to those standards? Bet the later would cost you more. And, chances of finding one with no apparent rust like this one is very slight. Center console looks cool, but more comfortable to drive without. On the same lines with Phoenix on this car. Im looking at the car from the perspective of no rust and what appears to be an excellent repaint. Guessing if it was done in the 80's it's still probally single stage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Very nice color. Light Ivory looks even better in person. Offer 11k and see what they say. Think in a year from now, you'll start seeing some real bargains. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jan 2 2009, 09:10 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
to continue the discussion. 12.950k plus the sales tax (what ever that would be for king county), i used 8.6% for another $1113, so $14k and change. thrown in the title and agent fees, the $1k+ to spruce it up(doing the wheels correctly would run a good portion of that with shippingx2), and you'd be well on your way to $15k.
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