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| tommyg |
 Mar 27 2006, 05:17 PM
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I know that in the 911 community, grey market cars generally have less value than US spec autos. I don't see them too often in the 914 community, but i was looking over a nice black 914 from socal on OC craigslist, but it appears to be a grey market car. Does that make it less valuable?
sorry if posting in the wrong spot, but i thought those who are looking to buy/sell would have the best insights... |
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| Mike D. |
Mar 27 2006, 06:27 PM
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OK, It runs now, and pretty good too! Group: Members Posts: 1,454 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Santa Clarita, Ca Member No.: 85 Region Association: None 
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I don't see a grey market 914 as being any big deal, especially if it has been registered in the US before. For the most part there is no smog check and no inspection in CA. Now say a 1980 930, that might be a PITA every time it comes up for Smog Check. But really that would be the only reason for lower value. Someone looking for an early turbo may choose another car that doesn't come with an anual hassel, thus the seller lowers the price.
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tommyg grey market cars worth less? Mar 27 2006, 05:17 PM
914-8 914s are so old now, the only thing that really ma... Mar 27 2006, 06:30 PM theol00 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/h... Mar 27 2006, 07:27 PM boxstr Exactly what constitutes a grey market 914?? I hav... Mar 28 2006, 12:33 AM McMark I would imagine that 914s were so low cost and so ... Mar 28 2006, 12:44 AM 914-8 "Grey market" would mean a non-US model that was p... Mar 28 2006, 10:41 AM tommyg I shouldn't post a link, as it probably means ... Mar 28 2006, 12:00 PM Mueller Mar 28 2006, 12:02 PM Mueller <... Mar 28 2006, 12:06 PM Mueller strange....front bumper looks like a US spec bumpe... Mar 28 2006, 12:13 PM 914-8 Euro front and rear lenses, Euro emblem, no front ... Mar 28 2006, 12:18 PM grantsfo Mar 28 2006, 12:22 PM lapuwali I once owned a '78 Mercedes that had been gray... Mar 28 2006, 12:37 PM Mike D. Ask seller if there is a Vin Tag on left windshiel... Mar 28 2006, 01:10 PM tommyg thanks guys. his bottom line is $6,500 which... Mar 28 2006, 04:57 PM 914-8 I used to think the same way. Swore I'd never... Mar 28 2006, 05:02 PM Mueller Mar 28 2006, 05:14 PM grantsfo Mar 28 2006, 05:17 PM SirAndy Mar 28 2006, 05:27 PM Flat VW <... Mar 28 2006, 05:33 PM tommyg Yeah, $6,500 is swooping range, but I'd r... Mar 28 2006, 05:38 PM Mueller The Diablo region PCA has a breakfast every Sat. i... Mar 28 2006, 05:45 PM tommyg that's great to know. I've been scoping o... Mar 28 2006, 08:32 PM Flat VW <... Mar 28 2006, 09:10 PM SirAndy <... Mar 28 2006, 10:20 PM SirAndy inside ... Mar 28 2006, 10:21 PM SirAndy more inside ... Mar 28 2006, 10:21 PM Flat VW Interesting, thanks for your reply,
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