Thoughts on why this car hasn't sold?, '73 914 sitting unsold. Options

[locorico1013]

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

[Ferg]

Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming you are ripping anyone off. I read many compliments on how its a nice car and how it would be a nice driver, I agree with that.

You gave permission for discussion on why your car has not sold.

Opinions and facts about your car were brought up in relation to your asking price.

I pointed out one of the most important aspects of any used 914 purchase and asked for clarification on how it was repaired.

[fduval]

Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming you are ripping anyone off. I read many compliments on how its a nice car and how it would be a nice driver, I agree with that.

You gave permission for discussion on why your car has not sold.

Opinions and facts about your car were brought up in relation to your asking price.

I pointed out one of the most important aspects of any used 914 purchase and asked for clarification on how it was repaired.

Yes and you used a picture that is from I dont know how many years ago !! this problem was fixed by previous owner and I think I mentionned there was No rust that I could find.

[Ferg]

Don't think anyone is bashing or claiming you are ripping anyone off. I read many compliments on how its a nice car and how it would be a nice driver, I agree with that.

You gave permission for discussion on why your car has not sold.

Opinions and facts about your car were brought up in relation to your asking price.

I pointed out one of the most important aspects of any used 914 purchase and asked for clarification on how it was repaired.

Yes and you used a picture that is from I dont know how many years ago !! this problem was fixed by previous owner and I think I mentionned there was No rust that I could find.

Again, no bashing I just asked how the repair was made? If you don't know how the repair was done, then fine, say that.

You posted a picture of the current area that appears to have black paint in the hell hole.

I just pointed out that any informed buyer would want details on the repair.

Again, I like the car, it appears to be a nice one. But you are at a disadvantage being across the border. PPI by a buyer in person from the USA is not likely. IMO if you want the car to sell, you need to be much more detailed.

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