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| Dr Evil |
 Aug 6 2007, 03:05 PM
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Send me your transmission!  Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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So I had my new friend over. The one that deals in Porsche stuff, and cars all around. He sees my car in its current state (needing to be tuned, probebly new tires because these have been on it for 2 years parked, some minor body touch up, completely rust free with a rebuilt 2.7) and askes if I wanted to sell it. I was like, "now way, thats my child!" A little later we are heading over to one of his many parts hoards and I ask, "what would my car get out this way as it is?" He asked what I wanted and I said I dont want anything, I was just curious. Well I say jokingly, $50K and we both are like, Ya, a bit high." He then goes, How about $20K?" I am like,"Hmmm?" "How about $25K?" he asks. Wholy shit! Thats more scratch than I thought. He is serious and says he has a buyer lined up and that he will get more than that for it so he makes money on the deal and I make bank on it too. What should I do? Can I get another 914 in as goo a shape and have money to burn? What would you do?
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| So.Cal.914 |
Aug 6 2007, 06:00 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Did I mention large garage! Yup. You also mentioned beer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Aug 6 2007, 06:03 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Aug 6 2007, 04:57 PM)  Keep it! A labor of frustration that's sooo close to becoming a labor of love. Damn, thats hard to argue with. Quiet Pat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| BMXerror |
Aug 6 2007, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
After reading this thread, I don't think we're gonna help you at all. Still, I would agree that if your buddy does this all the time, there'll most likely be a buyer somewhere in the future as well. This may not be as urgent a decision as you think. Just two more cents.
Mark D. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 6 2007, 06:11 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well, this is the grown up boring answer.
Sell it, buy another on in good shape that does not need work for $6K, and put the rest of the money in the bank for books or classes (or your wedding or honeymoon) or the down payment on a house... 10 years from now you will be a full fledged doctor, and should have the money to flat out just buy your car back (or another built to the same or better specs.) If it were me, I'd see if the guy was willing to put his money where his mouth is. If he is, you will have made bank for your car. If not, you can walk away. Zach |
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| Dr Evil |
Aug 6 2007, 06:17 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Well, I just got off the phone with my woman, who is working her second job for the day, and she still feels I should keep it. I have decided that I would rather scrape together $2k to have it finished at one of the many shops I went to today than to sell it and have money in the bank. Noel is in 100% agreement. This really tested my metal, though. Its not the money. Its MY car and I have tweaked it to be such. I am fat enough to starve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| messix |
Aug 6 2007, 06:25 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 05:17 PM) Well, I just got off the phone with my woman, who is working her second job for the day, and she still feels I should keep it. I have decided that I would rather scrape together $2k to have it finished at one of the many shops I went to today than to sell it and have money in the bank. Noel is in 100% agreement. This really tested my metal, though. Its not the money. Its MY car and I have tweaked it to be such. I am fat enough to starve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) GOOD MAN! you'll be a happlily married man too, you listen to you're woman. |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Aug 6 2007, 06:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
In your future, you will always be able to lay your hands on $25K one way or another, but will you ever be able to get a 914 just like you have now, with all its character, history and your heart in it?......probably not.
I'd keep it. That car has a bit of your DNA in it. |
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| Dr Evil |
Aug 6 2007, 06:36 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Aug 6 2007, 08:31 PM) In your future, you will always be able to lay your hands on $25K one way or another, but will you ever be able to get a 914 just like you have now, with all its character, history and your heart in it?......probably not. I'd keep it. That car has a bit of your DNA in it. Precisely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| Katmanken |
Aug 6 2007, 07:31 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Good move.
If you got rid of it, I can assure you that the next one would cost a whole bunch more than that one. Applies to cars and wimmin. Ken |
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| geniusanthony |
Aug 6 2007, 07:40 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Try this thought out, for 25K you could afford to build/save another one...
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| John |
Aug 6 2007, 07:41 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 03:48 PM) As for after med school, I dont want a new Porsche. I want to wrench. I am working medicine so I can afford a bigger garage, a lift, extra space for friends cars and a refrigerator full of beer in the large garage. Did I mention large garage! I have most of that. (sans med school and refrigerator full of beer) I still would have sold it and started over. The more you do, the better you get. Perhaps you are wiser. Perhaps your friend will offer more because you are playing hard to get. |
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| jimkelly |
Aug 6 2007, 07:43 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
sell it and buy propricer's v8 for $10k : ))))
jim |
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| Dr Evil |
Aug 6 2007, 07:51 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(John @ Aug 6 2007, 09:41 PM) QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 03:48 PM) As for after med school, I dont want a new Porsche. I want to wrench. I am working medicine so I can afford a bigger garage, a lift, extra space for friends cars and a refrigerator full of beer in the large garage. Did I mention large garage! I have most of that. (sans med school and refrigerator full of beer) I still would have sold it and started over. The more you do, the better you get. Perhaps you are wiser. Perhaps your friend will offer more because you are playing hard to get. Wiser? Maybe. I have fixed and resurrected more 914s than I can count....this is why mine is still not on the road (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) What can I say, I am a sucker for the people here. |
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| scotty b |
Aug 6 2007, 07:52 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 04:17 PM) Well, I just got off the phone with my woman, who is working her second job for the day, and she still feels I should keep it. I have decided that I would rather scrape together $2k to have it finished at one of the many shops I went to today than to sell it and have money in the bank. Noel is in 100% agreement. This really tested my metal, though. Its not the money. Its MY car and I have tweaked it to be such. I am fat enough to starve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Good call Mike. I WISH someone would offer me that kinda scratch for one of my POS. 25K would put me at ground zero debt wise but alas all I own is POS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You WILL get to drive the car finally whereas if you sold it you never would have seen your project to the finish |
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| Dr Evil |
Aug 6 2007, 07:52 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Aug 6 2007, 09:43 PM) sell it and buy propricer's v8 for $10k : )))) jim Jim, my penis is WAY TOO BIG to drive a V8 914. I have nothing to compensate for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Thanks for trying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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| Rav914 |
Aug 6 2007, 08:41 PM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 738 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(roadster fan @ Aug 6 2007, 03:13 PM) That may seem off the cuff, but I think it's sage advice. But a real six. Or....buy a real nice four and make it even better, plus have some $ left over so you feel comfortable in your investment. If that were the case I'd buy a '74 2.0 in as perfect condition as I could get, and sit back.... Life is good. |
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| scotty |
Aug 6 2007, 10:26 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Chuck @ Aug 6 2007, 03:58 PM) A number of years ago I purchased a Honda motorcycle that I had lusted over for some time. I found one that needed work and took the time to fix it all up just the way I wanted and rode it for a number of years. Then I finished law school. I was spending the summer studying for the bar exam and I knew it wouldn't get ridden that summer. We were also looking at buying a house. Even though I didn't need the money, I decided to sell the bike and told myself I could and would buy another. I got a really good price for it. I bawled like a baby when the new owner rode away on it. If you don't need the money and you really love the car; I would keep it. (1) Glad to see you're keeping it and scraping togther the $2k and time to finish it. (2) After thought, I have to agree with chuck. I had a ver similar experience with my first 914. I had a lot of time/memories in that car: I'd had it since college (20 years!) and I was only getting rid of it because I couldn't afford to fix the (terminal) rust. It took (3) When you're done with school, buy the wife a 914 too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (4) Chuck! was it a an early CBX by chance? ps: anyone who does such nice work on CV bolts should keep their car! |
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| Mr.C |
Aug 6 2007, 10:41 PM
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Easy does it Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Central Cal Member No.: 61 Region Association: None |
Keep it and offer the Diesel Benz instead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
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| Dr Evil |
Aug 6 2007, 10:59 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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So tonight I made my woman meatloaf (no innuendo) for when she got home from her 8:30am-10pm day and we talked some more. I said, "honey, we could pay off our new car and still have left over funds." She was tempted, but no. She then said that she would be willing to sell the benz! (Mr. C) And I was like hell ya! I would love to sell the benz for a bus. Its a great car, but I am tired of it and need to move on.
As for buying her a 914, she wants a green 73-74 2.0 stock and I'll get it for her someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) For all of you saying "real six", I am not in anyway into this for an investment. I am purely in it for the enjoyment of it and nothing more so a real six would pretty much be lost on me. I have the best friends in the world that help me not to go bankrupt chasing my 914 dreams, and I manage to raise enough $$ through tranny rebuilds and bolts to cover the cost of most things if given enough time. I bought the car with money I got from someone hitting me on my motorcycle and customized it with funds I made doing bolts/tranny/and interior work down in mexico. I can find the money to have someone else finish it for me by selling all of these parts my friend wants me to sell, I figure. We shall see. If anything I was VERY flattered that someone liked my car that much$$. |
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| 914rat |
Aug 6 2007, 11:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 3-July 06 From: Maryland Member No.: 6,362 |
Would you take $30k?Just kidding I think you made the right decision.It's not always about the money.Unless it's crazy money.
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