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how to not sell a 914, on fleabay |
vitaminC |
Jan 11 2013, 08:36 AM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
Worst ebay ad ever: 1974 914 1.8
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billh1963 |
Jan 11 2013, 08:38 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I'm ready to throw some money down based on that description! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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scotty b |
Jan 11 2013, 08:40 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
His picture taking is just as good
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item43b7712fee NOW WITH 4...count em 4 MAIN BEARINGS !!!! Give him a call |
billh1963 |
Jan 11 2013, 08:59 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
His picture taking is just as good http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item43b7712fee NOW WITH 4...count em 4 MAIN BEARINGS !!!! Give him a call Well...it does have a 5-lug conversion! (even though he doesn't mention it) |
tod914 |
Jan 11 2013, 09:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Hold on while I flip my monitor over.
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vitaminC |
Jan 11 2013, 09:48 AM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
How much hp does that wing add?
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URY914 |
Jan 11 2013, 09:49 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,098 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Love the shit in the air filter.
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 11 2013, 10:11 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,841 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow - let's all remember not all of us are created equal. This poor sole was probably the result of a government experiment and consequently his brain never developed much beyond a stem. OK, that wasn't nice so now I will go stand in the corner for 10 minutes.
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carr914 |
Jan 11 2013, 10:22 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,124 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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Woody |
Jan 11 2013, 10:23 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Wow - let's all remember not all of us are created equal. This poor sole was probably the result of a government experiment and consequently his brain never developed much beyond a stem. OK, that wasn't nice so now I will go stand in the corner for 10 minutes. Todduh? |
Tom_T |
Jan 11 2013, 10:58 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Just looked at a 928 ad on the evil-one listed as "One Owner" - then the seller's description reads in part...
"ITS ONE OWNER CAR AND I AM THE SECOND" That means this is a TWO (2) owner car, and he's misrepresenting it! ....private seller too, but my guess is he's a "professional flipper"! |
tod914 |
Jan 11 2013, 11:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I'm thinking someone took a weed wacker to his stem...
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DBCooper |
Jan 11 2013, 11:23 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Actually this car and these comments are symptomatic of some of the best deals you'll find on e-bay or Craig's list. The ad''s so bad so you KNOW no one else will be talking with him, meaning you're going to be one of very few (or only) potential buyers. Ask specific questions, get answers, and decide if it's worth a visit. If not no problem, a few minutes invested, nothing more. But if it's one of those rare overlooked gems YOU have all the leverage and can make the deal you want.
And no, I'm not talking about this car specifically, just a general comment. |
Black22 |
Jan 11 2013, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I actually have seen this car! It looks really nice as you drive by it.(he lives a couple blocks from my uncle). I had no idea he was "special". I might have to go check it out.
If anyone needs a PPI let me know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) |
tod914 |
Jan 11 2013, 11:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
BD your absoluetly right. You never know until you ask.
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poorsche914 |
Jan 11 2013, 12:33 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Someone should at least ad the VIN to the database: 4742909997
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Madswede |
Jan 11 2013, 04:52 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Actually this car and these comments are symptomatic of some of the best deals you'll find on e-bay or Craig's list. The ad''s so bad so you KNOW no one else will be talking with him, meaning you're going to be one of very few (or only) potential buyers. Ask specific questions, get answers, and decide if it's worth a visit. If not no problem, a few minutes invested, nothing more. But if it's one of those rare overlooked gems YOU have all the leverage and can make the deal you want. And no, I'm not talking about this car specifically, just a general comment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is exactly how I bought my 968 on a semi-crappy CL ad, though it got better after he updated it. The other factor was the seller of my 968 lived in BFE in southwest Utah. Ended up paying something like 50-60% of the going rate for 968s at the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Very few interests and his insistence on certain aspects of money transactions gave me some serious bargaining room. Ya never know! |
vitaminC |
Jan 11 2013, 06:06 PM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
And here's another one for you to talk privately with the seller... I'm always tempted to email these guys and suggest they put some actual information in their ad.
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Woody |
Jan 11 2013, 08:17 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
And here's another one for you to talk privately with the seller... I'm always tempted to email these guys and suggest they put some actual information in their ad. Interestingly they are both from California. Not trying to insinuate anything but um, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
DBCooper |
Jan 11 2013, 09:07 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Yeah... um... no rust! I was marveling at some of Scotty's rust rescues, cars I wouldn't touch with a torch, and that seems like a really good attribute. More than makes up for minimal marketing skills.
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