"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
07/27/2014 at 19:36 • Filed to: oppinions
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"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
07/27/2014 at 19:36 • Filed to: oppinions | 0
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On my hunt for a project car, the Porsche 914 has peaked my interest. For many reasons. In general, it ticks off all of the boxes that I look for in a project car.
What does Oppo think of these?
I'd like to have one, Parts are easy to find and there is a wide array of cool things to do to them. I've heard them being called the "Ugly duckling" or "Not a real Porsche." But I actually quite like them. I'd have mine black, with the black and chrome wheels.
Any owners out there?
Brian Silvestro
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:38 |
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:40 |
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Love them, the simplicity and the looks are what get me. I think it's a decent enough project since they seem pretty easy to work on.
Manuél Ferrari
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:40 |
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you better hurry!
Prices going up
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jkm7680
> Manuél Ferrari
07/27/2014 at 19:41 |
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Yeah, under $5,000 would be a snag for me. Hopefully not going up in the next 6 months it'll take to find the perfect one.
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jkm7680
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/27/2014 at 19:42 |
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Since it's basically a Beetle, it should be pretty damn easy to work on. Parts availability seems pretty good also.
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Manuél Ferrari
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:42 |
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I think the prices are literally going up every day :/
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jkm7680
> Manuél Ferrari
07/27/2014 at 19:43 |
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Dammit, Hopefully I'll still be able to scoop up a running condition one for under that.
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Manuél Ferrari
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:45 |
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it doesn't help that it made the 2014 Jalopnik list of cars most likely to go up in value...
N51fanatic
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:45 |
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i know looks are subjective and all, but i think this is a really ugly car.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:47 |
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Have you seen the episode of wheeler dealers where they restore one?
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jkm7680
> Manuél Ferrari
07/27/2014 at 19:47 |
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Ooops, All I hope is that it takes a couple years.
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jkm7680
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/27/2014 at 19:47 |
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Yeah, where they found mouse shit/nest or something in it? And then sell it back to the original owner right?
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Manuél Ferrari
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:49 |
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Make it happen in 2014!!
Then you'll be praying for appreciation.
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jkm7680
> Manuél Ferrari
07/27/2014 at 19:51 |
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Haha, That's the plan to make it happen late-ish this year.
GhostZ
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:55 |
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Too many reliability/maintenance/ repair problems.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:56 |
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Yeah that's the one, seemed pretty simple mechanically when they were working on it. There was even an obscure part that needed replacement (something to do with cooling) and they were able to swap it with a part from a beetle.
JR1
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 19:57 |
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I can't imagine there is a funnier car on the market for auto crossing and uniqueness. Or just fun winding roads
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jkm7680
> GhostZ
07/27/2014 at 19:57 |
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Believe me, I looked at the 240Z and the other Zs for a while. All of them had extreme rust issues, from floor pans to the body itself.
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jkm7680
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/27/2014 at 19:58 |
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And the Beetle was one of the most mass produced cars of the time, which gives me even more good vibes about it.
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jkm7680
> JR1
07/27/2014 at 19:58 |
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Same, I can't really think of anything else that's quite like it. I've heard they handle pretty damn great because mid engined also.
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GhostZ
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:00 |
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Yeah, if you live in an area prone to rust, you're out of luck when it comes to the Z cars, it's their Achilles Heel.
Not sure if the 914 is much more resilient to rust issues though.
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JR1
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:01 |
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I can imagine. The only thing that would worry me is reliability but that's a small price to pay for handling excellence
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:03 |
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Yup definitely seems like a good project on the surface of it. Make sure you buy one that's rot free though, that might be pretty difficult...
PushToStart
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:08 |
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Hell yeah, I think they're cool. The looks are love them or hate them, and I quite like them. They aren't the fastest things out there, but they're pretty agile so I imagine they're pretty fun to drive. You might as well pick one up while you can snag one for pretty cheap, because decent ones are getting more expensive.
Jedidiah
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:15 |
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The seats suck. The engine is a pain in the ass to work on compared to cars of a similar vintage. I've never seen a car with a beetle motor make it up my subdivision. They are prone to rust on the door sills and rockers. They don't handle all that well; they kind of lurch about.
Unless it was the buy of a lifetime; personally, I'd pass.
Mosqvich
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 20:59 |
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I think they're pretty cool!
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jkm7680
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/27/2014 at 21:15 |
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Thanks for the tips! I'll make sure to take a good look.
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jkm7680
> PushToStart
07/27/2014 at 21:16 |
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Yeah, I've got to drive one at some point. I'm going for a full on project, but hopefully running alright.
TexMex
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 21:44 |
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I'm a 911 guy to the core, but I have to say I've always really wanted a 914. If you can find a good one before the air-cooled bubble gets too big I'd definitely go for it.
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jkm7680
> GhostZ
07/27/2014 at 22:52 |
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It seems like the 914s are less rusty in my area than the Z cars, I'm not sure why exactly.
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GhostZ
> jkm7680
07/27/2014 at 22:53 |
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Could be a million things. Owners, rarity, alloy used, etc.
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jkm7680
> GhostZ
07/28/2014 at 06:52 |
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Yeah, I'd still love to find a Z as rust free as possible, There are many more resources here on Oppo such as yourself compared to the 914. I'll be sure to let you know if I manage to find a relatively rust free Z car!
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GhostZ
> jkm7680
07/28/2014 at 13:26 |
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They certainly exist, but you have to go out and find them or have them shipped.
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jkm7680
> GhostZ
07/28/2014 at 13:38 |
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Yup, I've got to hunt more if I'm going to be getting a Datsun. The problem is, I'm not going to be able to afford shipping.
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GhostZ
> jkm7680
07/28/2014 at 13:41 |
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You need to make friends with some good used car dealerships. I lived across the street from one for a few years and he had access to all sorts of cheap car transportation, and if there was an open spot on a car carrier, would fill it for not much at all.
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jkm7680
> GhostZ
07/28/2014 at 13:43 |
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Yeah, connections with that kind of person never hurts. I'm connected alright, But it wouldn't hurt to poke around a bit more with the used dealer crowd.
Antihero
> jkm7680
07/30/2014 at 17:21 |
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I've owned two of them. In stock form they're pretty terrible cars. An '84 Civic will outhandle, outbrake and out accelerate 'em. But with a few grand of bolt-on parts (torsion bars, short shift kit, turbo tie rods, 911 front suspension, stiffer rear springs, a deep sump kit, Fuchs alloys w/205s in back) they're incredible. Totally gutless, even with a modded 2.0, but there's plenty of room for power in back. There's also factory holes for a 4pt harness bar behind the seats, and if you remove the stock cushion you have an instant race bucket that will allow you to handle as many G's as the car is capable of.
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jkm7680
> Antihero
07/31/2014 at 05:21 |
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Thanks for the tips! If I get one, I'll look into those parts after/during restoration.
puppyscent
> jkm7680
08/06/2014 at 11:16 |
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A few clean, stock cars local to me (Philly area) from the same seller:
Black 2.0 -
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4604762104…
Blue 2.0 - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4522859006…
White 1.8 - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4593609653…