Afternoon, would appreciate some honest advice please on a 1968 VW that belongs to my wife that we are trying to sell. I think the amount that is advertised is little on the high side but it is her car and she has set the price.

You can see the ad here http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172222023281?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid...

An honest description - the paint work would need redoing eventually. Not much rust in it but some on the drainage channels (like the guttering) over the doors that runs down the front of the doors. Minor. The guards are fiberglass - plastic?

It has been bored out to a 1600 and goes well. The guy that owned it before us put a tachometer in (cut into the dash) and made some other shitty mods to the dash. It has rego till late August.

Carpet needs replacing.

A guy came around today and said he would offer $4,500 but he did not bother to start it up or take it for a drive so suspect that he was trying to get a little bit of a bargain.

Any honest advice would be awesome.

Cheers, John

In my opinion $4,500 is a good offer - I certainly would not even pay that much for it based on the paint and dated fiberglass kit. In good, unmolested original condition it would be worth $6,900.

sorry what he said

Agree with above

for $6,900 i would be expecting either a more original solid example or a VERY tidy modified

Unfortunately, whilst it may be a very solid well performing driver, if does not fall in either of my categories

My opinion

From the pictures and your description I think $4500 is a good offer.
Rob.

Whilst the above valuations may be correct, they have been given by people that know VW's and are looking at the originality for valuation purposes.

My take on your vehicle is that there will be a buyer out thee looking for just that type of car. The modifications may be over the top for some people, but for the right buyer it will save them heaps to get a car similar to that.

So, like anything that you want to sell, it's worth what someone out there will pay for it.

Over the years I have seen some ridiculous prices put on an item and eventually someone came along and paid the price.

Are you willing to wait for that buyer?

I agree with Karman
No offence to OP but I don't believe it will get $7k.
I have only bought late L's and they are less valuable than early late standards (if that makes sense )
But for that money I have not seen a modified 68+ sell in that condition

Take the $4,500

Karman, I did ask are they willing to wait for that one buyer who will pay that amount?

$5,000 here in Tasmania will buy you a large amount of rust. Nothing more and nothing less.

In my personal opinion.

The style of the vehicle is part of a limited market. The price lowering factor is the quality.

If it was in a very attractive state that appealed to the limited market of buyers and they could feel confident they had a great quality vehicle built in their own preferred style, then a $7K figure could be achievable.

The initial impression is not one of glamour. The styling it is, usually has the limited market of buyers wanting a glamorous and outstanding quality vehicle.

However if it had a $10K drivetrain that could be verified with current receipts, then people can be swayed, and want the power and performance over looks.

I personally think $4500 is a good offer. You may get $5K. However $7K is not a certainty.

Thanks everyone for the honest feedback. The wife has an emotional connection to the car and because there are not of them around I think she thought it was worth far more. I would like to sell it soon so am keen to drop the price but don't want to give it away or hold onto to it for too long.

John

Landfall is right in that it is worth whatever someone wants to pay for it. There are some high prices on carsales etc., prices that I certainly wouldn't pay, but I notice - and I look a lot - that a lot of them sit there for weeks before they are bought.
If you wait maybe someone who finds your car ideal for their needs will pay a good price.
As you have said you don't want to hang onto it too long, so I guess it's your call.
Rob.

I always pay too much for my cars so I'm probably not qualified to comment on the actual value.
All I know is it's so easy to buy but hard to sell.

There is not a lot of info in the add,.. and the looks are modified and are done to a very personal taste and is not in a particular style. i.e. cal look, baja, rat, etc,..
I would say this would hurt your sale price.

But you had an offer which is great,.. and you know what they say.
'Cash talks bull*hit walks.'

However,.. A couple of suggestions that might help it appeal to a wider market without spending too much.
Have you considered putting a set of standard bumpers on it?
Maybe return the dash to a more stock look if possible.

Will it get a blue slip?
A bit more info in your description might help you get the most dollars possible.
If you have receipts for the servicing over the time you've had it,.. then say so.
Rust issues?
Info like that might help someone a least get their partner or parents interested to a least come and have a look.

Also it appears your listing is not in the 'cars' section.
It looks to me like it's listed under 'parts' and then 'books and manuals.'
So you might like to check that.
A lot of people have 'alerts' set up for certain vehicles.
If yours is not listed correctly they may not see it.

Good luck.

YIKES

I must have higher standards than most other people....

$4,500 offered

I wouldn't let them out of My sight....

Sorry....

As Said, it is all in the eye of the beholder..... and how much money they think it is worth....

I just wouldn't buy a car in that state.... No offence meant.

Thanks everyone for the honest feedback. Much appreciated.

John

Hi John,

This is what you would expect for 7 - 8 Grand. Big motor, gearbox, brakes, suspension, nice wheels, tasteful interior - good looking car.

ENGINEER"S CERTIFICATE for Mods.

This is a bit of a bargain.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=111227