I have spent a good deal of time considering the acquisition of a speedster, and I am narrowing down some of the options, but I would appreciate some advice from you experienced owners.
Basically, here is my situation. I live in Peoria, Illinois, not a hotbed for Speedster ownership. I am interested in a used but high quality car that has been well cared for, and is both mechanically sound and reliable. I am not looking for a car for the track, but I don't want a slug either so I am interested in 100 hp or so with probably a 3:88 trans for highway driving. There are good air cooled mechanics here (Kauth & Mayeur and Brad Mayeur the 914 and air cooled guru and engine builder)
I am not a mechanic and don't want to start now at age 60 to hone those skills.
From a manufacturer standpoint, and I know they all have their strong and weak points, what will be best in a summer driver, VS, Beck or what?
I don't want to spend more than $20k - $22k.
Advice? Red flags I need to look for? Knockout issues that mean "run, run away now!" Good resources or available advisors?
Add-ons, best type of tonneaus and top to be looking for. Things you wouldn't live without and things you've found sound good but aren't worth the money/time/trouble/hassle?
Thanks in advance for any input. I drove aircooled 25 years when I lived in SoCal ( VW van, bugs, 912E) and never got it out of my system.
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