914 for sale

[Westblue]

I have been offered an immaculate 1 owner 914 for a very attractive price. Has anyone bought a 914 recently or has any knowledgeable advice or comments as to what are common faults or problems.

The owner is a friend of a friend and has just has a heart operation so is selling his collection - 2 x 911, 1 x 914, 1 x 928. He is a lovely man and I have no reservations about his honesty but, I don't want to buy a car which may have well-known faults or problems. As a girl, I'm not particularly mechanically minded and there are no specialists here (West Cornwall) so if anyone knows of any good reasons why a 914 is not a good buy, please speak up!

This car has a full service history, 53000 miles from new (1975) but is left hand drive and bright green (which I rather like) so the price may reflect it's appeal.

Edited by Westblue on Wednesday 28th February 00:44

[Westblue]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice. I took the plunge and bought the car. Last night I went for blast, down to Sennen and back along the south road to Penzance. Top off, heavy foot (well as heavy as my size 3 would allow) ! It was heaven. Thanks again xx

[Westblue]

woollyjoe said:

Wow. What a lovely car.

What are his other cars like?

He has sold both 911s but the 928 is still for sale.

[Westblue]

Almost a year on from buying my 914 and..... it is wonderful. Just had it's MOT and service - passed with no problems. Went for a blast up to St Ives... top off (the car.. not me lol). Cold air, cold blue Cornwall light, rush of adrenaline... One happy girl, lol.