ADVICE: Negotiating Price

Where are you /car

I purchased my 1976 Beetle for $5,000 in good going condition, absolutely no rust, good interior and headlining, no body damage.

Admittedly it's a hard top, but from my observations they bring better dollars than convertibles.

There was a top condition convertible for sale down the road from me for $4,500, didn't need any money spent on it and had a new top.

Are we talking a chop top here or a factory convertable ? Big difference !

Is it a real Karmann convertible or a chop top?
If its a chop top make sure it has all of the engineering paperwork, but that price does sound high if not in great condition.
If its a real Karmann there are a few on Carsales right now, 16K, 20k and 26k. Check them out and compare.
Good luck

ohqpi, that figure is about what I paid for my 76 factory cab, it's in top nik with a new roof.

A genuine factory Karmann Cabriolet is different to a common Beetle sedan that has had its roof cut off. The Cabriolet is worth more than $10K if it has a current roadworthy and is not a piece of junk. A chop top sedan made into a roadster is not worth much at all. To restore a Cabriolet including rust, paint, chrome, top and interior would cost $20K to $30K

ohqpi, that figure is about what I paid for my 76 factory cab, it's in top nik with a new roof.

What happened to the top post 🤓

And why did my last post do a repost 1 1/4 hours later ?😳

id say the op deleted it in an attempt to delete the conversation.

Well it was moved from buying, selling and swapping cars to here so maybe it was deleted in the process?

nope it wasn't. as i was the one that moved it.