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shoguneagle |
Aug 22 2017, 03:18 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
I am in need of advice. At this stage of life I find it very difficult to ask since this involves something I have really enjoyed but have to give consideration to the real world realities.
I am considering selling my Porsche 914-Sixer which I have had as a hobby for the last 12-15 years. We have been through a lot together in building, parts location, and conversion to a 3.2 Carrera 1987 engine, a lot of new/rebuit parts, some differences in heating and cooling systems, etc. In sum it is a rolling chassis which has been brought to line, painted, and currently licensed in Oregon. It has numerous changes, additions, and improvements over the years which are to many to mention at this stage. We have even been through a theft of the car and all the parts (new and used) to complete a 916-GT. Car was recovered but the entire stock parts stockpile was stolen. The problem is that I no longer have the deep interest in finishing the car; WHY? Time has caught up to me in attitude, interest, health and physical aspects. My concern is whether to sell the entire car, part it out, or just let it set in the garage. I could continue to work on it but this seems to be a little self-defeating. This dilemma requires me to seek advice. So here I am !! What are your thoughts? Please be open and practical; I have not said too much on this forum since I have enjoyed every aspect and gained knowledge from all the members. Frankly, I do need advice on this problem Thanks Steve Shogun eagle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 22 2017, 05:45 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,760 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi Steve:
Very sorry to hear that news. I guess we all get there sooner or later. I would suggest you might be better able to deal with this if you sold it as is to someone with the passion to finish it and love it. Not somebody that is just going to flip it to try to make money. I know how much effort it takes to get these projects completed and the set backs we all suffer along the way. I like the idea of taking the proceeds and buying a Porsche you just get in and turn the key and drive. I keep telling my brother-in-law, (who is almost 70 and has bad knees and one bad ankle) he should surrender his license and sell me his 2009 Boxster S in Macadamia Brown with 15K miles with a PDK. I found the car for him and actually went and bought it for him-he paid. I then drove it back from CO to CA for him. I fell in love with the car. I would like to use it as a daily driver. He is not budging....yet. Please don't part your baby out. That would just be rubbing salt into the wound. Best wishes, Michael |
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