Help: Annual maintanence costs for 914s
rtperch
05-23-2005, 07:09 PM
Okay, you 914 gurus. I need some of your expertise! :)
I'm on the cusp of acquiring my first 914. It's a '71 1.7L, very little rust, new fuel injectors (the guy before the previous owner had installed a carb), new timing, replaced shift bushings, replaced brake pads, new stainless steel brake hoses, new tires, and a new dash. It appears to run great, but I'm going to have a mechanic look it over before buying it.
Here's the thing: I know nothing about getting in and doing work on engines and whatnot.
About how much per year can I expect this car to cost me if I take it to a mechanic for all the things that need doing?
Fortunately, I do know a pretty good mechanic. And there's at least three mechanics in town who work on 914s. So I'm not terribly worried about getting taken for a ride while the car is getting work done.
I'll probably put less than 3,000 miles on the car per year. And it will be garage kept.
I'm on the cusp of acquiring my first 914. It's a '71 1.7L, very little rust, new fuel injectors (the guy before the previous owner had installed a carb), new timing, replaced shift bushings, replaced brake pads, new stainless steel brake hoses, new tires, and a new dash. It appears to run great, but I'm going to have a mechanic look it over before buying it.
Here's the thing: I know nothing about getting in and doing work on engines and whatnot.
About how much per year can I expect this car to cost me if I take it to a mechanic for all the things that need doing?
Fortunately, I do know a pretty good mechanic. And there's at least three mechanics in town who work on 914s. So I'm not terribly worried about getting taken for a ride while the car is getting work done.
I'll probably put less than 3,000 miles on the car per year. And it will be garage kept.
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