Notices
914/914-6 Forum 1969-1976
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Might purchase this 914...thoughts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-20-2007, 08:02 PM
  #1  
BMW.Nick
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
BMW.Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Might purchase this 914...thoughts?

I live on one end of a VERY twisty road, and work on the other, with about 8 miles between the 2. Im wanting something fun and inexpensive to drive to work and back. I currently drive a 2006 BMW X3, which I enjoy, but Im killing the miles. Im in a long hunt for a 911, but wont buy one until the PERFECT car comes along. This could ease the fun bug for a while. What do you guys think of this car? im totally new to 914's...

914 on Ebay, and within an hour from me
Old 03-20-2007, 09:34 PM
  #2  
Matt Romanowski
Rennlist Hoonigan
which cost no drachmas
Lifetime Rennlist
Member


Rennlist
Site Sponsor
 
Matt Romanowski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 12,702
Received 1,009 Likes on 603 Posts
Default

I would be wary. The flairs look messed up on the front. Can't tell if there is any rust either. Driver's side engine grill is messed up too. I would probably pass if it was me...
Old 03-21-2007, 11:47 AM
  #3  
BillJ
Burning Brakes
 
BillJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 869
Received 15 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Run. Wonder how bad and how much rust was there before the $400 re-spray... Read between the lines here as well. Tranny doesnt shift into first could mean the synchro is shot. Backfires means at a minimum the carbs are out of tune maybe even need complete rebuild. Flares in front are very strange. Wheels are rare, but way too much rubber for that motor to push around. Look at the filth in the front engine compartment - poor care of the car in general. Also Automobile Atlanta has a horrible reputation - I would not buy anything from them even if they were the last parts supplier on earth. Jay Gratton on the other hand... ;-)


Just my morning sunshine :-)
Old 03-21-2007, 01:24 PM
  #4  
Rotten Robby
Racer
 
Rotten Robby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

NIck,
California is the place to look. All 914s rust. But if you can find one in the Southwest or California you will do less rust repair if any.
Shipping is not that bad.
I have one for sale but it is a six with a bolted in cage. Road worthy but not really a creature comfort car. Screaming quick in corners.
Old 03-21-2007, 01:58 PM
  #5  
Jay Gratton
Addict
Rennlist Member


Rennlist
Site Sponsor
 
Jay Gratton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Merrimack, NH
Posts: 6,567
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks Bill J!!!!!! I would pass, I don't like to put down other companies, but I agree with 95993 and Matt, I would pass. You'll spend more money getting it going.
Old 03-21-2007, 05:32 PM
  #6  
YYC930
Three Wheelin'
 
YYC930's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It looks way to unoriginal for me and the type of mods don't excite me either.
Old 03-21-2007, 07:49 PM
  #7  
BMW.Nick
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
BMW.Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sounds good to me guys, thanks! I think Im about to go buy a gixxer instead!
Old 03-21-2007, 09:48 PM
  #8  
skl
Official Wednesday AM Red Bull F1 test driver
Rennlist Member
 
skl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: North Scottsdale
Posts: 10,031
Received 965 Likes on 589 Posts
Default

Automobile Atlanta the best out there...

Run from that POS...
Old 03-21-2007, 10:25 PM
  #9  
BillJ
Burning Brakes
 
BillJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 869
Received 15 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

SKL - that silver 914 with 5-lug looks reaaaaalllly nice.

whats a gixxer?
Old 03-22-2007, 12:29 AM
  #10  
skl
Official Wednesday AM Red Bull F1 test driver
Rennlist Member
 
skl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: North Scottsdale
Posts: 10,031
Received 965 Likes on 589 Posts
Default

thanks... I like it too
Old 03-22-2007, 02:44 AM
  #11  
914-parts
Intermediate
 
914-parts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Why anyone would try and sell a car in that condition- at least make the attempt to stuff the spaghetti under the dash....

Rob is right- California is the place to look.
Old 03-22-2007, 08:25 AM
  #12  
Jay Gratton
Addict
Rennlist Member


Rennlist
Site Sponsor
 
Jay Gratton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Merrimack, NH
Posts: 6,567
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I am with Bill J, what is a gixxer?
Old 03-22-2007, 08:44 AM
  #13  
YYC930
Three Wheelin'
 
YYC930's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,934
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A Japanese motorcycle. Yamaha IIRC.
Old 03-22-2007, 12:35 PM
  #14  
BMW.Nick
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
BMW.Nick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I was going to go with a GSXR 750, but the Ducati 1000 has my attention now
Old 03-22-2007, 01:22 PM
  #15  
Jay Gratton
Addict
Rennlist Member


Rennlist
Site Sponsor
 
Jay Gratton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Merrimack, NH
Posts: 6,567
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Ahhhh, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. With the way gas $$$ is going up that is probably a good idea.


Quick Reply: Might purchase this 914...thoughts?



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 05:01 AM.