914 Market Values - Low, High, Mid-range market?, What is the market for 914s in the $7,500 to $14,500 Range? |
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914 Market Values - Low, High, Mid-range market?, What is the market for 914s in the $7,500 to $14,500 Range? |
stevegm |
Oct 23 2014, 07:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I see a lot of 914-4s for sale in the $3,500 to $5,500 range. I am talking about complete cars with moderate (sometimes more) rust, and that are nice candidates for restoration. And I see cars in the range of $15,000 and above. Often these have already been restored. I am wondering about the market for 914s in the $7,500 - $14,500 range. Opinions?
While the lower and upper markets make sense. I am surprised there aren't more in that mid-range market. Cars that are fairly original and don't need full restoration (but, are not pristine). Or cars that have had a light restoration. I would expect these cars to fall in that mid range. But, I don't see many for sale. My theory as to why there is a lack of a mid-market (if there is indeed such a lack) is that these cars (914s) are typically purchased with cash (no loan). And the type of buyer that has $7,500 to $14,500 in cash available to spend on such a car, probably can afford the nicer car in the upper market as well ($15,000 and greater), and simply chooses that upper range car. If this is true, I wonder where that leaves the market for cars in the mid-range ($7,500 to $14,500). Is there a liquid market where they can be sold in a reasonably time-frame? Any thoughts would be appreciated. |
Johny Blackstain |
Oct 24 2014, 04:59 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've never sold a 914, never even considered it. I've actually been looking @ others in my area in hopes of finding something reasonable to add to my collection. I'm now convinced I'm off my rocker & don't really care, however I do wonder what to do with my LE since I have no children & don't know of any relatives as nuts as I am. Maybe donate her to the museum if they'll have her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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KELTY360 |
Oct 24 2014, 05:25 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've never sold a 914, never even considered it. I've actually been looking @ others in my area in hopes of finding something reasonable to add to my collection. I'm now convinced I'm off my rocker & don't really care, however I do wonder what to do with my LE since I have no children & don't know of any relatives as nuts as I am. Maybe donate her to the museum if they'll have her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Why would you sentence your LE to a sedentary life in a museum instead of out in it's natural state....twisty roads? These cars are made to be driven. Find a deserving enthusiast and make them a deal they can't refuse. |
Johny Blackstain |
Oct 24 2014, 08:49 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Why would you sentence your LE to a sedentary life in a museum instead of out in it's natural state....twisty roads? These cars are made to be driven. Find a deserving enthusiast and make them a deal they can't refuse. The natural state of my LE is sedentary- been living in a garage for 90% of her life now. 40 years old now w/ 48k original miles on her & all original, unrestored sheet metal. I fire her up once a month & put put through the neighborhood to keep her in good running order. I drive my six for fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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