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 johnl
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| posted on June 13th, 2016 at 06:06 PM |
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What's it worth - 1968 VW
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
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| posted on June 13th, 2016 at 06:31 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 13th, 2016 at 07:56 PM |
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sorry what he said
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 09:20 AM |
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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
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 10:10 AM |
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From the pictures and your description I think $4500 is a good offer.
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 12:53 PM |
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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?
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 04:45 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by landfall
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.
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Certainly not looking to start an argument, but I don't agree with the above except "people who know vws". I for one am not into originality - all
my vehicles are modified. Sure there is someone out there looking for a vehicle just like yours and has made you a very good offer of $4,500.
Is it worth $6,900 - NO!! for that sort of $ it would have to be well done, have very good paint & colour, performance motor, nice wheels ,
upgraded braking etc. with very little needing to be done OR in good unmolested original condition. You'll be waiting a very long time to find
someone willing to pay 7 big ones for it.
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 06:02 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 07:31 PM |
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Take the $4,500
bitten by the bug..........several times
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 08:01 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 08:15 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 08:48 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 14th, 2016 at 11:01 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 15th, 2016 at 05:30 PM |
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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.
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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.
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| posted on June 27th, 2016 at 06:30 PM |
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Thanks everyone for the honest feedback. Much appreciated.
John
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| posted on July 3rd, 2016 at 08:47 PM |
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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
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV
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