 Should I buy a teener with engine trouble ? pic n add attached, What people wanna know about is Tyrus Raymond Cobb_I invented the game |
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| sam quartermain |
 Apr 9 2009, 01:46 PM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB  Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None  |
Yes I know the pic's are vague at best , I'm going to see the car in person , this weekend I hope.
What i'm really trying to determine is price. How much is it going to require to make a teener like this a driver . I'm not looking for breakneck speed , just nice reliable teener. Is this a good buy , A money pit , in between . What would everyone on this post do . Buy a already done driver . or work on something like this , and save some $$$ 74 Porsche 914 - $2500 (La Verne) 1974 Porsche 914 for sale - Engine needs work - Car not running - Good Condition - Interior torn - Exterior paint is red and in good cond. 4 cylinder, 5 spd manual transmission Price is FIRM Serious calls only h-909-392-7665 or leave a message Location: La Verne it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1086094085 Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. terms of use privacy policy feedback forum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| jsayre914 |
Apr 9 2009, 02:27 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
there are way too many questions, you cant judge a car on that description, or those pics. It is pretty, but...
what lies beneath?? |
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| Todd Enlund |
Apr 9 2009, 02:33 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I wouldn't pay $2500 for a non-running car, unless it was otherwise excellent condition. It could easily cost you another $2500 just to get it to run... and non-running means you have no idea what condition the transmission is in.
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| jmill |
Apr 9 2009, 03:14 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you want a reliable teener you should start with one that runs.
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| silverteener |
Apr 9 2009, 03:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 214 Joined: 9-August 05 From: East Moline, IL Member No.: 4,566 |
I'd keep looking. For 2500 I think you can find something better, at least something that runs. good luck!
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| Cupomeat |
Apr 9 2009, 03:37 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
WHAT? WIth those amazing door panels, I can't believe you haven't snatched that thing up.
Heck, why do you need it to run? You can stare at the interior better when you are not driving it!!! LOL, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) btw, I agree that unless you have a wealth of T4 parts and have rebuilt a few, it is better to get one that already runs. |
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| Slider |
Apr 9 2009, 03:37 PM
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Problems are like cockroaches you find 1 and theres a 100 more Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Fort Collins Colorado Member No.: 7,591 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
gotta love that Early VW GTI inspired upholstery..
I agree the rest of the car has gotta be pretty spotless for a non running one to be worth $2500 |
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| PanelBilly |
Apr 9 2009, 03:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,805 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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you can't build a car and save $$$, it works the other way, you build your own car and you throw tons of money into it. Save money by buying the best car you can find. If your not sure if its a good one, let someone who knows 914s look at it.
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| A&PGirl |
Apr 9 2009, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 4-January 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 5,367 Region Association: None |
You need to specifically ask about any noise the engine prior to it not running anymore. Based on what the owner describes could make or break the deal for you.
For example: If the engine made no noise, but one day wouldn't start anymore it could be the fuel system or the ignition system both which are relatively easy & inexpensive to fix. Please note relatively On the other hand, if the owner said the engine made a "bang, bang" "thunk, thunk" or "clunk, clunk" noise, more than likely you'd be looking at a full tear down, replacing most everything. Ergo, not worth $2500. Since the ad says firm, I bet the owner has a pretty good idea what is wrong with the car. |
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| SLITS |
Apr 9 2009, 04:00 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
Hell, buy it and I will sell you an engine.
Door #1: 2.0L ... Didn't make any noise, ran like a Bat Outta Hell, but don't try to do a valve adjustment on #3 intake .... the seat is pulling thru the head. Door #2: 2.0L ... didn't make any noise, was low on power. I'll get to it someday. Door #3: 2.0L ... just bought it ... wants to fire, but injection has set for 12+ years. I'll get to it someday too! There ya go ....................................................... |
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| ArtechnikA |
Apr 9 2009, 04:11 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
Since you want a driver, this is probably an opportunity to avoid.
But here's a counterpoint: $2500 for a straight, RUST-FREE roller is a deal on the East Coast. You can buy an engine. You can buy a transmission. You will PAY DEARLY to be rid of rust. While it might not matter nowadays, there might be some value in knowing if it was originally a 2,0 or a 1,8 -- I think an original 2,0 has a bit more intrinsic value -- although from the looks, any 2,0-specific parts (e.g. Appearance Group) are long gone too. The difference in value between a non-runner and a driver is the price of an engine. Any 30-year-old used car is going to need the same stuff whether it's running or not - brakes, dampers, interior bits... If $2500 plus an engine (shop around for prices, there is no upper bound...) is more than you want to spend for a reliable driver, what _is_ what you're willing to spend for a reliable driver? (This is a rhetorical question - I don't care the answer but you must know it...) Is _that_ number reasonable? Maybe 914 prices are seriously depressed these days but I think the day of the solid, reliable $1000 914 are long over. |
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| carr914 |
Apr 9 2009, 05:17 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,603 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
You've been wasting our time for the last 3 months - just buy a God Damn car or move on to a Miata.
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| sam quartermain |
Apr 9 2009, 07:23 PM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Apr 9 2009, 04:17 PM)  You've been wasting our time for the last 3 months - just buy a God Damn car or move on to a Miata. YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN SO CLOSE TO GREATNESS IN YOUR SHORT LIFE> Attached image(s) 
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| Dr Evil |
Apr 9 2009, 07:39 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Apr 9 2009, 07:17 PM) You've been wasting our time for the last 3 months - just buy a God Damn car or move on to a Miata. Why such an asshole? |
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| carr914 |
Apr 9 2009, 08:10 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,603 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Apologise if people consider my post to to mean I'm an asshole. Quartermain has been posting car after car for us to peruse to see if he should buy it. We have said go for it on multiple occasions. But yet he persists, but doesn't buy.
T.C. |
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| JRust |
Apr 9 2009, 08:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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At least he's still looking. Sounds like he'll find a nice one. He's just being careful & trying to find a good one. I'm glad he keeps asking. I'd much rather we help him find a good solid 914. Especially for his first go around. No need for him to get screwed with a money pit of a 914. Take your time Sam & your car will present itself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| SLITS |
Apr 9 2009, 08:33 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Damn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Tough crowd these days. Couple of rules ... No mechanical/electrical ability ... run and don't look back Some mechanical/electrical ability ... go for it and buy a running engine for anywhere between $1200 used and $5500 new and hope the rest of it is "good to go". Good mechanical/electrical ability ... knock yourself out. |
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| sam quartermain |
Apr 10 2009, 12:25 AM
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The desire for glory is not a sin, TY COBB Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 2-February 09 From: monrovaia ca/ tarzana ca Member No.: 10,011 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Apr 9 2009, 07:10 PM) Apologise if people consider my post to to mean I'm an asshole. Quartermain has been posting car after car for us to peruse to see if he should buy it. We have said go for it on multiple occasions. But yet he persists, but doesn't buy. T.C. You dont have a point of view , your not not worth killing" ty Cobb Save the sob stories for the book , stumps |
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| 6freak |
Apr 10 2009, 12:08 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
PATIENCE GRASSHOPPER ..ONLY YOU WILL KNOW WHEN ITS RIGHT
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