914 ... where do you look for rust in a potential project?

[PShipman]

in a 914 ... where are the areas to thoroughly check for the infamous rust???

[Steve Grosekemper]

Let's see rust on a 914...
Front suspension & rear suspension pick-ups and battery tray... Oh and windshield frame... Oh ya, and the rockers especially around the jack points.. and the floor under the pedal assembly... and the rear trunk floor... ( I know I forgot some spots but that's a start)

Good 914's are really hard to find anymore. I would suggest buying a car that has all the major stuff already done if you want a 914. I have had front engined 4-cylinder people drive my 914 racecar and it wasn't a positive experience for all. I love it but some find them to be "a little too responsive"

Ride the right seat with people at AX and do your own research.

[PShipman]

I love it but some find them to be "a little too responsive"

Ah ... I would probably love it, then ... spent thirty years flying Alaska bush tail wheeled aircraft ... learned to always expect quick moves

Ride the right seat with people at AX and do your own research.

Great advice, Steve ... and I definitely will follow it!

[Autobahn]

As Steve told you, find a nice car and pay the extra $$ up front. You will always regret saving money and purchasing anything with rust. I get customers all the time that pickup projects, and they will sink 2x what they paid for the car to repair the rust.