QUOTE(914Next @ Aug 29 2014, 07:27 AM)
QUOTE(deputydog95 @ Aug 29 2014, 07:22 AM)
QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 29 2014, 06:06 AM)
I'd say based on the Description, $25,000-$35,000
Yeah, maybe if he waits 10 years for it to appreciate
I got the same email. This gentleman is very optimistic with this asking price.
Based on ebay sales over the past 6 months, I'd put it at a ceiling of $25k. And I'm guessing it would still be a slow sell to find just the right buyer at that price. Now if it was a 74 LE..... Different story.
At $35k plus, you might as well start looking at 912's and get something truly beautiful, as well as a great investment that will appreciate faster and be far easier to sell someday. Remember, we're oddballs liking 914's. Most of the world thinks they're hideous. Truly a niche market.
Your comments make a lot of sense...especially the oddball comment. Truly few folks see the value of these cars like we might. My reaction is that your $25k is a bit light. This is truly one of those exceptional cars....not just a really nice original.
Keep the comments coming. I like this car but you all are not making it easy for me to justify buying it.
I'm sure it's a great car. Especially if it's a car you plan on taking to your grave. However, if you ever plan on selling it. It's going to be a challenge to get your money back. Not without waiting for that one special buyer.
QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 29 2014, 08:32 AM)
QUOTE(deputydog95 @ Aug 29 2014, 07:22 AM)
QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 29 2014, 06:06 AM)
I'd say based on the Description, $25,000-$35,000
Yeah, maybe if he waits 10 years for it to appreciate
I got the same email. This gentleman is very optimistic with this asking price.
Based on ebay sales over the past 6 months, I'd put it at a ceiling of $25k. And I'm guessing it would still be a slow sell to find just the right buyer at that price. Now if it was a 74 LE..... Different story.
At $35k plus, you might as well start looking at 912's and get something truly beautiful, as well as a great investment that will appreciate faster and be far easier to sell someday. Remember, we're oddballs liking 914's. Most of the world thinks they're hideous. Truly a niche market.
I don't agree with a bunch of points here. I know I'm an Oddball, but the World has been coming around to 914s for the last 5 years or so. We used to be looked down upon, now PCA people smile and talk to you. A lot of PCA Execs have 914s, so they don't get swept aside anymore.
I don't consider a 912 a beautiful car. It's a narrow, ill handling, underpowered wannabee. Even though 911s have gone through the roof price wise, I consider them just another car. 95 % of people couldn't tell you the model year of a particular 911, heck they may not get within 10 years on their guess.
Appearance Group cars are going to climb in price. Nicer than an LE and they look better because they aren't painted up ready to go Halloweening!
Says the guy selling an appearance group car. No bias there
911's (including the 912) will always be sexier and more sought after by the general car community than a 914.
While you may not prefer the look of the LE, sales show they always always always, all things being equal in condition, sell for higher prices than a LE. Let's face it, they only made 1k of them. It's a rare car. Even rarer than a 914-6.
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Aug 29 2014, 08:54 AM)
I would say the car you are describing is a $25K car, maybe a bit more if it is really nice and there is really no rust. A desirable color might push it to $27,500.
Personally, TC has a great car he just had painted and I would love that car but he would have to install the FI.
I'm with you on the price. Again, if you were never ever ever going to sell it and money is no object then fine. But realistically, without putting yourself upside overnight, mid to high 20's. Cars are only worth what people are willing to pay, regardless of what the owner thinks it's valued at.
I'm considering TC's car too. Even though it's carbed
Doesn't seem like it will ever be finished though so I continue shopping. I have a line on another 914-6 conversion that I'm 2 days away from knowing if it will be a deal or not.
QUOTE(914runnow @ Aug 30 2014, 12:58 AM)
I started my resto nut n bolt on my 73 back in 94..
it has been down since 97....there is over 30G...
with purchase price..(documented)...
many of the parts are NOS and unobtanium...
and Still Needs Paint!!
Restoration is a long road.....and many $$$$$$...
and time time time.....
if the ad goes global...expect some European to take it home for 35G...
25g seems low to me....
If concouring...40 to 50 hours..and go win something...
this one owner..there around..tough to find..
I would spend 30g in a heartbeat as opposed to going thru what I have
over the years...
The downside...hoses/vac and brake...injection parts....push rod tube
seals...clutch and related.....fuel tank cond....etc. etc....
those all need to be addressed..and then some...
pull door panels..
pull bumpers and rockers..
seats out..carpet out....flashlight it every where!!
pull wheels ....
pull inspection cover.....
original heat xchngrz??? and Muff????
should be 4 to 5 hours for a complete inspection...but WHAT FUN!!
then come up with a price!!
BEWARE:::you will buy another one after this one, so you can really drive
the piss out of it and keep your 'baby' safe!!
'Nuff Said'...
Rule Number 1 when modifying, building, or restoring cars. You will almost NEVER get what you put into it. Look at these guys with 80k into a 914-6 conversion. $20k more than a real one
I think we've all done it though. Some of us (cough me cough) have done it numerous times. However, it's fun and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Even if it's a break even or more likely a loss. I sold a 997 GT3 last year. Basically for what a stock one costs. For fear of embarrassment I won't tell you how much $ I had in the car with track upgrades but let's just say I could have got a nice 73-74 two liter car with a COA isntead