Best way to sell my 1974 914, Sold this car for $20,000 |
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Best way to sell my 1974 914, Sold this car for $20,000 |
thamm |
May 20 2022, 12:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
I SOLD THE CAR FOR $20,000.
I am planning to sell my Silver 1974 914 2 liter Porche. I live in Cary, North Carolina. I would really appreciate any advice you can give me about the best way to sell it. I drove my 914 to work and for pleasure from about 1980 to 2005. Then I left it in my garage without starting it until late last year when I decided to sell it. I bought new tires, a new battery, new spark plugs, changed the oil, changed the oil strainer, changed the oil filter, and changed the fuel filter. The car is in good condition but has the following problems: 1. The car started but runs roughly and tends to die and then is difficult to restart. I drove the car around the neighborhood and everything works but the engine needs at least cleaning up and tuning. 2. One engine deck lid hinge is broken (I have the new hinge but have not had it welded onto the car). 2. The passenger seat upholstery needs to be replaced. 3. There are a three chipped areas in the paint. 4. The car does not seem to have the serious rust problems like many 914's listed online. I would like to sell it to someone who plans to restore it so I am hesitant to do any restoration since I am not competent to do it and the new owner will want to do that anyway. Does that make sense? Should I try to sell it on ebay or autotrader or something like that? Anything you can suggest to help me will be greatly appreciated. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Cairo94507 |
May 20 2022, 01:34 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,723 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
@thamm Nice looking car. I understand your desire for your car to go to an enthusiast instead of a flipper and I applaud you.
I would take a bunch of photos of the car sitting outside in good light. Start with overall exterior, then interior then both trunks and door jambs. Shoot the engine bay and try to get the area below the battery up against the firewall- they typically rust there and then down into the passenger side long. If you can get it up in the air enough to put a camera under the car and take front/middle, rear that helps. Photos are free and so is posting them. It does take a little effort but you will be rewarded with a fast sale - in my humble opinion. I hope someone who truly wants a 914 ends up with your car; I would love it. Cheers and good luck with the sale, Michael |
emerygt350 |
May 20 2022, 03:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Pcamarket might result in more enthusiasts than bring a trailer or ebay.
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mmichalik |
May 20 2022, 03:18 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
There's also the classifieds section here on 914world: FS/WANTED: 914 Cars and Rollers
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Van B |
May 20 2022, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Did you park it as driven i.e. no fuel stabilizer or engine Fogger? If so, I highly recommend you pull the injectors and send them to a fuel injector service shop for ultrasonic cleaning. I’m certain that is your biggest running problem. While those are gone, you then need to replace your fuel filter, flush the fuel lines, and change the oil. It would also be responsible to bleed the brakes.
I say this because without putting in that little bit of work, you won’t be able to get what that car is actually worth no matter how you sell it. Regarding your actual question, I suggest listing it here first since it’s free to do. And I would avoid auction sites like BAT since you forfeit control over the sale. |
thamm |
Jun 5 2022, 01:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
@thamm Nice looking car. I understand your desire for your car to go to an enthusiast instead of a flipper and I applaud you. I would take a bunch of photos of the car sitting outside in good light. Start with overall exterior, then interior then both trunks and door jambs. Shoot the engine bay and try to get the area below the battery up against the firewall- they typically rust there and then down into the passenger side long. If you can get it up in the air enough to put a camera under the car and take front/middle, rear that helps. Photos are free and so is posting them. It does take a little effort but you will be rewarded with a fast sale - in my humble opinion. I hope someone who truly wants a 914 ends up with your car; I would love it. Cheers and good luck with the sale, Michael Thanks for the suggestions. I put my 914 on FS/wanted with lots of pictures |
thamm |
Jun 5 2022, 01:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
Did you park it as driven i.e. no fuel stabilizer or engine Fogger? If so, I highly recommend you pull the injectors and send them to a fuel injector service shop for ultrasonic cleaning. I’m certain that is your biggest running problem. While those are gone, you then need to replace your fuel filter, flush the fuel lines, and change the oil. It would also be responsible to bleed the brakes. I say this because without putting in that little bit of work, you won’t be able to get what that car is actually worth no matter how you sell it. Regarding your actual question, I suggest listing it here first since it’s free to do. And I would avoid auction sites like BAT since you forfeit control over the sale. Thanks for the suggestion. I listed my 914 on FS/wanted with lots of pictures |
thamm |
Jun 5 2022, 01:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
thanks for the suggestion. I listed my 914 on FS/wanted with lots of pictures |
thamm |
Jun 13 2022, 03:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
@thamm Nice looking car. I understand your desire for your car to go to an enthusiast instead of a flipper and I applaud you. I would take a bunch of photos of the car sitting outside in good light. Start with overall exterior, then interior then both trunks and door jambs. Shoot the engine bay and try to get the area below the battery up against the firewall- they typically rust there and then down into the passenger side long. If you can get it up in the air enough to put a camera under the car and take front/middle, rear that helps. Photos are free and so is posting them. It does take a little effort but you will be rewarded with a fast sale - in my humble opinion. I hope someone who truly wants a 914 ends up with your car; I would love it. Cheers and good luck with the sale, Michael I SOLD THE CAR FOR $20,000. THANKS FOR HELPING ME |
thamm |
Jun 13 2022, 03:20 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
thanks for the suggestion. I listed my 914 on FS/wanted with lots of pictures I SOLD THE CAR FOR $20,000. THANKS FOR HELPING ME |
thamm |
Jun 13 2022, 03:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
Did you park it as driven i.e. no fuel stabilizer or engine Fogger? If so, I highly recommend you pull the injectors and send them to a fuel injector service shop for ultrasonic cleaning. I’m certain that is your biggest running problem. While those are gone, you then need to replace your fuel filter, flush the fuel lines, and change the oil. It would also be responsible to bleed the brakes. I say this because without putting in that little bit of work, you won’t be able to get what that car is actually worth no matter how you sell it. Regarding your actual question, I suggest listing it here first since it’s free to do. And I would avoid auction sites like BAT since you forfeit control over the sale. Thanks for the suggestion. I listed my 914 on FS/wanted with lots of pictures I SOLD THE CAR FOR $20,000. THANKS FOR HELPING ME |
thamm |
Jun 13 2022, 03:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-April 20 From: Cary, NC Member No.: 24,143 Region Association: South East States |
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