Contemplating selling 914, '73 2.0l |
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Contemplating selling 914, '73 2.0l |
turbonet |
Jul 31 2017, 11:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
So I'm contemplating selling my '73 Alaska blue metallic. It dose have rust. Hell hole was repaired but not very well. Doors open and close no problem. No sag.
Passenger long will need work. Rear jack points as well. Currently not running. Fuel injection was removed and replaced with carbs and then carbs were removed. I have a complete injection system that goes with it as well as Weber carbs. Matching numbers with COA I'm looking for ideas on as is condition value. If it's not enough I'll hold onto it. Got my eye on a bigger prize and need to fund it. Thanks. |
turbonet |
Jul 31 2017, 11:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
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Nie Zu Alt |
Jul 31 2017, 11:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 1-June 05 From: Centennial, CO Member No.: 4,184 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm in the same situation with a '74 2 liter. Body looks comparable, rust sounds about the same, engine out of the car. It will be interesting to see what opinions are offered.
Best of luck! Doug |
thelogo |
Jul 31 2017, 11:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Id say straight up its worth as in actually get someone to pay you
10 k This is technically not a for sale thread so i can comment But The second you factoring in collector or classic car value You need to put down the crack pipe. Its a car running and driving , not in this case but Seats and a steering wheel . I assume you want to determine and get maximum value for it So thats not gonna happen as seller wants it for minimum value And on and on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
thelogo |
Jul 31 2017, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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turbonet |
Aug 1 2017, 12:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
I have 4 bolt fuchs that could go with it. I also have full 5 bolt conversion with 76 matching date coded 14 x 5.5 5 bolt fuchs.
I am looking for a realistic number not necessarily the max number. Thanks for the replies. |
injunmort |
Aug 1 2017, 03:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
based on your desrciption, 2k delivered ,sight unseen. think about out it.
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nditiz1 |
Aug 1 2017, 03:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
As someone that has been heavily looking for the Last two months, I wouldn't pay more than 5, maybe even less. The rust is the killer. Engine, electrical, interior, upgrades, those things are an added cost to fix or to buy If the car doesn't have them, they are not difficult to remediate.
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mepstein |
Aug 1 2017, 04:47 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,316 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
$3.5-4K
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rgalla9146 |
Aug 1 2017, 05:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Your location is a factor too. |
DRPHIL914 |
Aug 1 2017, 05:52 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
without pictures i cant be certain but i had similar sounding repairs last year on mine rust wise and it cost almost $7k to do all that work- so a buyer has to factor that in- then the interior - $2500, then the motor and fi could be another $2500, so now we are at $$12500 and i didnt even include the cost of buying the car- $5000? so now we are realistically in the $17,500-$20,000 range . AND i have not verified cost of any brake or suspension fixes or surprises fixing hell hole etc.
so personally i LOVE the color and its a very desirable year etx but is say $5000 max BUT a car is worth what someone is willing to pay, no more , no less! you may ask what you want - ive had my rust repair done, all new suspension brakes 5 lug converson, 5 lug 16" fuchs and tires, all new rubber, motor runs with original d-jet, new interior and dash etc etc and it needs repainted , and ive been told $10-12,500 - i have way more than that into it- so you ask $10,000 you might sell it the market is super crazy, but you might only get $3-5k from this crowd because they know what i just layed out- I do wish you luck with your sale! i will watch with interest- Dr. Phil |
iankarr |
Aug 1 2017, 09:44 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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Never hurts to test a higher price on CL or eBay, but knowledgeable buyers prob won't go higher than 4-5K. GLWTS! |
Larmo63 |
Aug 1 2017, 09:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I agree with Mark......Not running, unknown rust issues, ugly steel wheels, in Canada....
$3,500 - $5,000 |
PlaysWithCars |
Aug 1 2017, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Potential buyers need to consider all of the unknowns with a non running car with undefined rust issues and questionable interior. Looks like a good candidate for restoration, but it needs restoration and not usable as is. I'd expect $3500-$4000 as others have said. If, however, you invested some to reduce the risk to the buyer: got it running, professional assessment of the extent of the rust, refresh interior, etc, you could probably recoup your investment and increase the pool of potential buyers.
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JeffBowlsby |
Aug 1 2017, 10:58 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Its Not Running.
So technically its not a vehicle but a nice parts car. That determines its value. If its truly easy to do, spend the time or pay someone to get it running and driving to give the new owner assurance of what they are buying. Without that you will lose about 50% of its real value because of the unknowns. If its not running/driving, how are they to know if the tranny/brakes/electrical, ____ need work? You will pay for that uncertainty in the buyers mind. |
thelogo |
Aug 1 2017, 11:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
I just read thata its in Canada So in los angeles 5- 9 grand In Canada 5 to 9 hundred Anybody who buys a 914 from out of country And takes it to dmv for inspection to get it registered Is the dumbest ass hat around . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
turbonet |
Aug 1 2017, 11:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks for the replies. Value is around where I expected it to be.
So I'm a dumb ass hat?? People buy cars from out of country all the time, including me. What's the problem with it? |
EdwardBlume |
Aug 2 2017, 02:33 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I look at it a different way:
Long and HH repairs & paint - $5K Interior - $2K Uncertain Motor - $5K Unavoidable Other Things - $2K Value when done - $18K These are raw estimates. $18- $14 = $4K. $2K premium for color and enthusiast vs flipper - $6K. There's upside and downside risk, but as the owner, you know that already. GLWTS! |
toolguy |
Aug 2 2017, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
The negatives you know about make it a car that knowledgeable buyers will pass by. . unless its a bargain that offsets the amount of the rust repairs. . having a non-running motor makes it a crapshoot altogether. It's a pile of parts that aren't working.
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mobymutt |
Aug 2 2017, 08:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 16-December 13 From: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 16,770 Region Association: Canada |
I'm in Canada. I bought mine 3 years ago, very similar condition -- ie some rust issues, non-running, steel wheels, a lot of unknowns. Paid umm... can't even remember the exact price now, haha. I think $2100, or very close to that.
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