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| locorico1013 |
 Jul 8 2016, 01:19 PM
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Owner of this car has given me permission to post this. I'm looking for a '73-4 2.0 and he suggested I check his out. So I'm wondering why it has sat without a buyer since January. Price is an obvious issue but wondering if you all see something else here. Other possible answers:
- He's in Canada and there will be import tax and associated hassles - The car is not a true 2.0 yet asking a pure 2.0 premium price for a non-original car - Red cars don't sell as well as the other unique period colors - It's had 3+ owners in just under 4 years - small item, but it's odd that it did not have a factory console because based on all research, all '73's came with one. Any other feedback you all can provide would be appreciated. Of course if you know anybody else selling a similar car, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance. Rick |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jul 20 2016, 11:09 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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In the previous sale the hell hole looks rusty. There are no recent pics in the ad of the hell hole. Suspect? Too much money if you have to get in there to cut and weld...
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| fduval |
Jul 21 2016, 07:11 AM
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 20 2016, 09:09 PM)  In the previous sale the hell hole looks rusty. There are no recent pics in the ad of the hell hole. Suspect? Too much money if you have to get in there to cut and weld... To clarify here is a picture of the hell hole,,,,,,,,,, NO RUST in there ! Cheers ! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Ferg |
Jul 21 2016, 11:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(fduval @ Jul 21 2016, 05:11 AM) QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 20 2016, 09:09 PM) In the previous sale the hell hole looks rusty. There are no recent pics in the ad of the hell hole. Suspect? Too much money if you have to get in there to cut and weld... To clarify here is a picture of the hell hole,,,,,,,,,, NO RUST in there ! Cheers ! At this price you must explain, here is the previous pic  Hard to tell from your after pic but to my eye it looks like it was painted over by black paint or ? Was the before rust cut out? |
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locorico1013 Thoughts on why this car hasn't sold? Jul 8 2016, 01:19 PM
gereed75 Really great looking car but IMHO, your second poi... Jul 8 2016, 02:38 PM
somd914
Really great looking car but IMHO, your second po... Jul 9 2016, 06:12 AM Bruce Hinds I'm sure there may be more to the story . . . ... Jul 8 2016, 02:41 PM siverson It looks like a nice car, but based on other sales... Jul 8 2016, 02:43 PM mepstein There is NO obstacle that price won't cure.
... Jul 8 2016, 02:47 PM matthepcat So the original listing for this car was $11,... Jul 8 2016, 03:07 PM gereed75 Steve, I did'nt want to say it but I agree tha... Jul 8 2016, 03:09 PM mepstein If you want the car, ignore the asking price and o... Jul 8 2016, 03:46 PM JOEPROPER
If you want the car, ignore the asking price and ... Jul 8 2016, 04:50 PM Tom_T
Owner of this car has given me permission to post... Jul 8 2016, 05:24 PM mepstein
[quote name='locorico1013' post='2369114' date='J... Jul 8 2016, 05:49 PM Cairo94507 Yeah, the engine replacement, though nice, does no... Jul 8 2016, 05:35 PM siverson > Asking $ 21.5K USD FIRM
When the add sa... Jul 8 2016, 11:33 PM mepstein
> Asking $ 21.5K USD FIRM
When the add s... Jul 9 2016, 09:05 AM 396
> Asking $ 21.5K USD FIRM
When the add s... Jul 11 2016, 06:54 PM Larmo63 "No, 914/4's have 914 suspension. Quite d... Jul 20 2016, 10:39 PM fduval
[quote name='fduval' post='2374303' date='Jul 21 ... Jul 21 2016, 12:44 PM worn
Owner of this car has given me permission to post... Jul 21 2016, 08:19 AM Ferg Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming you ... Jul 21 2016, 01:08 PM fduval
Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming you... Jul 21 2016, 01:16 PM Ferg
Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming yo... Jul 21 2016, 01:40 PM |
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