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| spare time toys |
 Jun 10 2005, 07:55 AM
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hooked on grilling food.  Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I bet that guy who pays with a money order that is waaay toooo much and wants you to send the extra to his agent in Cokamunga would snap this one up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| mudfoot76 |
Jun 10 2005, 08:33 AM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
I have a climate controlled garage and I would happily park my daily driver outside for the privilidge of storing your beautiful car. I'd even make sure it gets driven once in a while, just to keep seals and such in good condition. I'll change oil regularly, and make sure the tank stays full with only the best premium fuels available. I'll make sure no dust ever settles on the paint, no insects/critters take up residence on, under, or even near it. I'll buy brand new Egyptian cotton cloths custom made for the sole purpose as cleaning cloths for the windows and dash. I'll buy a nitrogen tank to fill the tires and maintain a proper pressure after having semicircular indentions put into the floor of my garage so that your tires don't get flat-spotted for where it will sit
Please, don't sell your car (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
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| dangrouche |
Jun 10 2005, 09:10 AM
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dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
I can tell you from experience you will regret it. My 1st Porsche 914 was acquired in 1982; I lovingly restored it to be daily driver, even did a color change, I did it with little money while in college, I traded it in when CA smog laws became enacted and traded it into a brand new 1986 Jetta GLI. I traded the GLI in for a 1974 911 coupe, that car sat in my garage for 8 years; I got married, got 3 kids, mortgage, etc. I have since been driving a SUV 1991 Rodeo. After savings, I was able to use the 911 as down payment for a 1983 SC cabriolet. It sat around for 3 years. I sold that cabriolet and have since gotten a 914; from the moment I drove the 914, it brought memories long forgotten. Even though I drive it less than 10 miles a month, I derive vicarious pleasure from its go-cart like feeling. The upshot of this diatribe is that you WILL REGRET IT. my 2cents.
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| anthony |
Jun 10 2005, 09:18 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
10 miles a month! Once a month donut run?
You know, in the end these are just cars. If you lose interest and move on to a new marque or new hobby, it's no shame to sell your car. I got my silver 914 and my black 911 from owners who no longer drove their cars anymore. They both had them for a good number of years but eventually lost interest and the cars sat more than they were driven. |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 10 2005, 09:49 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,702 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
while i'm all for raising the value of our little cars, i think you guys are being unrealistic. no one (and i mean no-one) would pay $30k for a /4. not even $20k. not without some really special things to it. like proven racing history or a special factory build or a prototype. he's got a very nice car and he dumped a lot of money into it but let's face it, he'll *never* get his money back. not even close. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Andy |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jun 10 2005, 10:02 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) I don't think there is a 914 worth 50k... |
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| vortrex |
Jun 10 2005, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
andy, why in the world would this car not be worth $15k-$20k? you have more than that into your car!!!
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| SirAndy |
Jun 10 2005, 10:08 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,702 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i didn't say it wasn't worth that much. i said no-one will PAY that much ... it's all nice us talking about how much a car is worth and how much it *should* sell for, but it's just that, us talking. when was the last time you saw a nice /4 sell for $30k? i mean, actually SOLD for that amount of money ??? yes, i have over $20k in my car and i know i will *never* be able to get that back. not even half. and i don't care because i never planned on selling anyways ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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| vortrex |
Jun 10 2005, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
I didn't say $30k, I said $15-$20k. so why would someone like you, who spent $15k-$20k, not just spend $15k-$20k at once and be done with it? drive it on day one. a car totally done right. you could have the same reasoning, keep it forever. this is about as close as you will get to a "new" 914 that was professionally built by two of the best known 914 shops (raby and PM). |
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| gregrobbins |
Jun 10 2005, 10:13 AM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Wrong. Go back and read Jake's post. There are some people that want one of every thing. They want the best and will pay for it. Like Craig said, all the right upgrades, done by a recognized shop. Andy I respect your knowledge and value your opinion, but you have to see this car in person to see how complete and nice it is. To a serious car collector who wants the best, 30K is nothing. |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 10 2005, 10:23 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,702 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
if you can find one, then by all means, do it! all the serious car collectors i have met so far were much more interested in cars like factory GTs with racing history. and yes, $30k is nothing for them ... i know of one who has already spent upwards of $30k building a GT replica and the car isn't even a roller yet ... my point was, no matter how nice the car is, it'll be hard to find someone to spend that much on a "simple" /4 ... don't get me wrong guys, i'm not trying to downtalk that car. i love it! i just think you're not being very realistic when it comes to the current resale value ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Andy |
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| anthony |
Jun 10 2005, 10:34 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
Well, I think it would definitely sell in the $15-20K range - $30K would be a huge stretch.
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| SirAndy |
Jun 10 2005, 10:39 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,702 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
me personally? two reasons ... 1) i like building a car up myself. there's something about having done the work yourself ... 2) i like my car customized. even if i bought his car, i'd be thinking about flares and rollcages and a 3.6 conversion ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jun 10 2005, 10:52 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) it's scary that Andy and I are in agreement today, but every one has a different "vision" for their car... we all want our custom touches and personality in the car... I couldn't be happy with anyone elses completed project, no matter how perfect it was for them... it wouldn't be "perfect" for me |
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| ewdysar |
Jun 10 2005, 02:25 PM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
This is (almost) exactly the car that I would build today. Even though doing it myself would cost way more money, I don't think that I would pay $20K, and I'm stupid when it comes to this kind of thing (ask my wife). If I could "buy it now" for $15K, I'd have some serious 'splaining to do at home, but I'd probably figure how to make it happen. Of course there's a bunch of people with more money than I have... 15 to 20k sounds accurate to me.
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| Rand |
Jun 10 2005, 03:15 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Random thoughts after reading this thread...
I'd hate to see you sell it because you'll take a loss. But you gotta do what you gotta do. It's worth the highest price to a collector who has plenty of money and just wants to buy it and have it. Very nice car! I will spend more on my project in the long run and it won't be as nice. Is that foolish spending? No, I can't afford to just pay the full amount up front. My project will nickel and dime me to death, but I can afford a nickel and dime along the way easier than I can fork over the full amount at once. Kinda like making payments. Building my project is a hobby. I don't care if I don't recover my investment. I am enjoying the build. |
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| ewdysar |
Jun 10 2005, 05:16 PM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
My advice is to keep it, I stored mine for 13 years waiting for it to come back around in my life. Glad I did it.
It sounds like you're going to keep it for now. But just in case, I am actually offering $15K. Eric |
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| GWN7 |
Jun 10 2005, 05:45 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Yellowbeard...your going to fit right in here (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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| Eric_Shea |
Jun 10 2005, 06:17 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,279 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Miles has guitars worth more than most of our houses... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) (but he doesn't have any vintage Recaro Sport seats) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/alfred.gif) |
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 10 2005, 06:19 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There are only a couple of 4 cars I can think of that would bring over $15k
1. A real COA Grasshopper 2. The white Bumpered 76 "Special" 914 with all the Factory Guys standing around it. 3. A real COA Sporto 4 banger |
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