In desperate need of some guidance..

[mr110]

Hi All,

This is my first Porsche forum post, im normally a Mercedes person. Story goes as i have been working on restoring my 1967 Mercedes 200 W110 i have been longing for something smaller and more agile. that search quickly lead me to Porsche...i mean its always the dream car. Any ways i was perusing craigslist today and i ran across a 1976 912E for sale. I know its a 4cyl, i know its less heavier than an earlier 912 and with a little less power. But what im looking for are opinions on things like price, possible issues, major expenses because it was a one year only car. Just general opinions on this car or maybe even a suggestion to another one for a good price.

Any help would be super appreciated.

this is the posting:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4873428631.html

[HarryFD]

The 912E is a one year only car and while it does have a following, it is somewhat unloved. Many of the drive train parts are unique to the car and are hard to find replacements.

It is basically a 1976 911 with a type 4 engine. With the exception of the engine, the cost to maintain is the same as a 911 without the power of the flat 6.

This car shows signs of mods (seats and paint). There is no shot of the engine room which always concerns me. If you are in the Portland metro area you are subject to DEQ testing.

This car would not be for me. Do your research and decide for yourself.
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1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300

[Bleyseng]

They are nice cars if unmolested as this one is not. Duel carbs instead of the Ljet FI, flat black paint and new heads?? What type of heads as they used the 914 2.0L 3 bolt heads originally, so AMC bus heads?
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[waxhead]

Check out this link: http://www.porsche912e.com/docs/buyers_guide.html
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