Not my style, but crazy price..., 914 for $27K Options

[Zimms]

Craziness

[tronporsche]

I think his thinking on it is that if he put 32k into it, and it is still just as clean as when he was done with everything, than it is still basically brand new, and should get pretty much everything back (money wise ) that he put into it.

[jonferns]

I think that belongs to someone on here.

[Steve Thacker]

I might be crazy, but I'll sell it and make 2/3 of my money back.
I'm asking 27K but I will probably sell a little below. The car is very nice trust me.

[Cap'n Krusty]

No comment .......................

The Cap'n

[Steve Thacker]

Do you guys think I should just give the car away for cheap?

[DBCooper]

No, of course not. You never know when somebody will fall in love with something. It can happen. I think that's a pretty stout price for any 914, but what do I know? What say we talk again in a month, see how it's going?

[dw914er]

I might be crazy, but I'll sell it and make 2/3 of my money back.
I'm asking 27K but I will probably sell a little below. The car is very nice trust me.

anytime you spend money on a custom car, you'll never get the money back. I'm saying this from experience as a former employee at a classic car dealership. I've seen some wicked rides, but they just don't hold the same values. Your body kit def has a certain appeal to it and that hurts the value. But you may get lucky and find someone who it crazy about it (and willing to spend alot of money for it), but realize its gonna be long shot. That price is alot for a stock 914-4, most of the body kits don't help.

but good luck in your sale.

[Steve Thacker]

Well, I look at it like this. There are the 550 Spyder kits that are made of fiberglass and are in no way more superior to our cars. As I have driven quite a few now, Beck built and non-Beck types. Those cars go for 22K and up. That is my hope to get after I sell this car. I know it is a long shot, but I have my hopes to get a great price for my car. Maybe a former or current Porsche owner might not be interested and then again...they may. Every place I drive it and attend car shows the car gathers a crowd around it. Even going over to the grocery store for beer run and I come outside to find a group around it. The car is unique and that may help me find a buyer. They will be very happy with the car. I just want to get a much for the car as possible. I know that 27K is a stiff price, but that is also best offer or trade for the car I want. I just lowered the price some and we'll see how it goes.

[turnaround89]

Personally, i would rather spend 27000 on a 550 spyder then 27k on your car. However, if you would have some sort of engine conversion in the car, then you might get that price, but who knows. Good luck with the sale man, i do like it, but i don't think i would take over my 916 clone!

[749142]

Craziness

hmm why not get an mr2

[dlee6204]

The 550 Spyder appeals to a lot more people than your car, including me personally. I think yours looks like a Supra. However you built the car according to your appeal and chances are there is someone out there who has the same taste and they will have the option of building their own similar to yours or buying yours at a fraction of the cost. The buyer is always out there, you just have to find the right one. Good luck with the sale.

[736conver]

hmm this



Or this





You have taken a car and personalized it to your standards. Cars usually dont sell for high prices when they have been personalized that far.
Anyone remember "The Homer"

[byndbad914]

guys - the guy is a member and didn't exactly ask your opinions - I don't see the need to rail on him.

I make comments as well when we are all sitting around poking at a Craig's ad and so forth, but when it becomes evident the guy is a member I think we should step back a little. Just my .02. Saying the car looks like a Supra so bluntly or to buy an MR2 comes off dick-ish.

[skeates]

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[dlee6204]

I retract my Supra comment. My purpose was not to offend but I can see where it might. My apologies. It does look like a nice build though. One of the best ones I've seen.

[dw914er]

guys - the guy is a member and didn't exactly ask your opinions - I don't see the need to rail on him.

I make comments as well when we are all sitting around poking at a Craig's ad and so forth, but when it becomes evident the guy is a member I think we should step back a little. Just my .02. Saying the car looks like a Supra so bluntly or to buy an MR2 comes off dick-ish.

I actually do like supras. I don't see the resemblance.

As for the value, it doesn't really matter how clean the custom job is. Well, it does sorta matter, but either clean and poor versions will carry less value than a stockish body. Its just extreme customization reflects ones own standards. Case in point, a 52 cadillac. It was a lead sled, built by Earl Scheib (of the: any car, any color, 29.99). It was a sweet ride, with hours upon hours of body work into it, a clean paintjob, and all the custom things you could think of and a nice big block. It wasn't worth that much though, because it wasn't everyones cup 'ol tea. Thats just the reality for any custom body.

I do wish good luck on your sale, and your car is very clean.

[Steve Thacker]

I still have hope that I'll get a fair price for my car.

The good thing I have going is. This is not 914 rich California. The 914 appears to still be as common as house flies. The price might go lower due to the amount of cars available.
( I'm guessing here )

Here in the mid-west I have only seen four in the last 30 years. I think that should help me. The less frequent the more chances of finding a buyer.
( Again S.W.A.G theory )

[r_towle]

I still have hope that I'll get a fair price for my car.

The good thing I have going is. This is not 914 rich California. The 914 appears to still be as common as house flies. The price might go lower due to the amount of cars available.
( I'm guessing here )

Here in the mid-west I have only seen four in the last 30 years. I think that should help me. The less frequent the more chances of finding a buyer.
( Again S.W.A.G theory )

Agreed that there are more 914's in CA, but that is a $1000 problem to get a car shipped cross country.

A stock /4 in mint condition would go for less than 24k.
A mint /6 would be in that range.
mint /6 conversions dont get that kind of money, and those cost alot to build.

I think if you creap down with the price...you will find the number.
Remember, you can always lower the price, you can never raise it.

Contact Craig at Camp 914, he may work a deal with you and trade.
Also Contact Hussey, he sells Spyders now....he may also work a deal.

Rich

[URY914]

This thread should be deleted. Bashing a guys car when he is trying to sell it is pretty low.

Let him sell it first than he can rub the cold cash in your face.