Re: 914's

[Tony Cygan <tonyc@144volts.com>]

As a 914 EV converter/owner I'm gonna have to agree with Bill.

I paid $900 for my donor car and from the sounds of it, mine
was in MUCH better shape than the one you're describing.  I
really only had a non function gas motor and was otherwise in
good, driveable condition (and NO rust...a serious issue in
the 914 considering the extra weight we carry.).

As for finding parts for a 914, you'll have no problems.  The
cars are very popular and there are a few parts houses for
getting what you'll need (Auto Atlanta and Automotion come
immediately to mind).


>    Find out how much a similar car, in primo condition costs. Add up the
>costs of fixing up this wreck and you will see why you should pass it by.
>>From your discription, I would estimate that it would cost about $3,000 to
>$4,000 to restore this car to an acceptable condition. Can you buy a car in
>acceptable condition for $6,000? I would think so. It is likely that a loo
>in the paper will get a car you can drive home for $6,000. You can then sell
>the good-running engine for close to $1,000. Get the picture?
>
>    Start with a car that you would feel proud to drive, as is. You are
>going to put in $6,000 of parts and a year of your spare time to do the
>conversion. You don't want to pour this much money into a piece of crap.


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