QUOTE(fadedbluejeans59 @ Jun 29 2008, 09:03 PM)
QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 29 2008, 03:37 PM)
Rust is the major deal breaker with these cars.
If you have the ability to weld and fix the rust issues properly, then you can buy a car that most will run away from.
Given that statement, look all over the car.
Ask the owner to remove the outer rocker covers so you can see the outer longitudinal. (the long)
Look underneath the car at the bottom of the long right behind the passenger seat, that is where the battery sits and drips acid on the long to make it rust pretty bad.
Look at that same area under the battery in the lowest corner, under the computer...get a mirror and good light so see the extent of damage.
look in the lower rear trunk to see if that piece is rusted through.
Look up inside the rear wheel well towards the door handle to see how bad that rust is...the door handle area specifically.
Front trunk, look at the rubber seal, that is typically a problem.
Front floor under the pedal cluster will rust from master cylinder leaking.
Overall look at the floors, but focus on the rear section behind the seats.
That should give you enough to figure out if you are the right person to buy the car.
Rich
Rich,
Thanks for the input, with that being said. assuming that nothing is rusted through (I didn't notice any this severe) can rust be removed with inhibitors and a wire bush on a power tool? Thanks again
Dont take this the wrong way. I want to see you enjoy a car with no suprises.
Based upon your last question I would assume that welding is not your strong suit.
Get someone who KNOWS these cars to look at it with you.
He/She wont try to buy it out from under you, he will be there to protect your interests and find the rust.
I have never seen a 914 without rust...not one for sale cheap.
Rich