Too much for this car?
05-17-2005, 03:04 AM
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Too much for this car?
Found an '82 911SC the other day. Red. 102,000 miles. 3.0 litre. Excellent condition overall, I would say.
Car lot wants $18,000.
I don't know how reliable or accurate Edmunds.com is for estimating used car values, but they say this car in "outstanding" condition should run a little under $10k from a dealer. Even with only 20,000 miles on it, it should still be under $10k.
$18K too much?
Car lot wants $18,000.
I don't know how reliable or accurate Edmunds.com is for estimating used car values, but they say this car in "outstanding" condition should run a little under $10k from a dealer. Even with only 20,000 miles on it, it should still be under $10k.
$18K too much?
05-17-2005, 03:11 AM
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Nordschleife Master
I really like the SC's -- had one -- wish I still had her. 
But that sounds high to me. The thing to do may be some research into this particular dealer -- ask around -- here or elsewhere -- and get a feel for how they operate. Some don't mind holding inventory stock for a longer time and like to hold out for the "right" buyer who just has to have it and will pay a premium. Others like to turn stock quicker, make less of a profit margin and move on. If their drill is the former, and you don't mind, and you love the car, and an independent PPI checks out OK, then negotiate the best price you can get them down to and go for it.
Scott
But that sounds high to me. The thing to do may be some research into this particular dealer -- ask around -- here or elsewhere -- and get a feel for how they operate. Some don't mind holding inventory stock for a longer time and like to hold out for the "right" buyer who just has to have it and will pay a premium. Others like to turn stock quicker, make less of a profit margin and move on. If their drill is the former, and you don't mind, and you love the car, and an independent PPI checks out OK, then negotiate the best price you can get them down to and go for it.Scott
05-17-2005, 03:20 AM
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Drifting
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Scott, thanks for your reply. The dealer has been around a long time and seem to be a reputable place.
I've checked the carfax records for this car, and it checks out OK. I'm considering taking them the Edmunds printout and see if I can talk them down. Edmunds came back with $8603. I'd offer $11k and see if they bite. $18k is too far out for me.
Here's a few pictures
I've checked the carfax records for this car, and it checks out OK. I'm considering taking them the Edmunds printout and see if I can talk them down. Edmunds came back with $8603. I'd offer $11k and see if they bite. $18k is too far out for me.
Here's a few pictures
05-17-2005, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod
Scott, thanks for your reply. The dealer has been around a long time and seem to be a reputable place.
I've checked the carfax records for this car, and it checks out OK. I'm considering taking them the Edmunds printout and see if I can talk them down. Edmunds came back with $8603. I'd offer $11k and see if they bite. $18k is too far out for me.
I've checked the carfax records for this car, and it checks out OK. I'm considering taking them the Edmunds printout and see if I can talk them down. Edmunds came back with $8603. I'd offer $11k and see if they bite. $18k is too far out for me.
I bought my SC at age 24 -- one hell of a bachelor car and many fond memories for me. 
Now I'm old, 35 and married --- but I've still got a p-car and life does not suck. 
Scott
05-17-2005, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott 1996 993c2
Sounds like a good plan. I wish you well brother -- the right thing will happen for you. I bought my SC at age 24..... Now I'm old, 35 and married --- but I've still got a p-car and life does not suck.
Scott
I bought my SC at age 24..... Now I'm old, 35 and married --- but I've still got a p-car and life does not suck. Scott
I just need to buckle down and do a bit more work...meebbee sell one of my axes.
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05-17-2005, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod
Got my first "Porsche" at 21, a 924 who's wiring harness I fried. 33 and married now, and the wife won't let me buy more guitars, so I figure she can't veto a car, since I need one anyways
There is a method to the madness when you can be logical. I got the car -- now seems I have to trade car mods for shopping mall trips. 
Who was it that said marriage was all about compromise? Scott
05-17-2005, 04:45 AM
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Thats the car at the dealer (Aurora Classic Coach?)on Aurora ave. in Seattle, right?
Ahem.....WAY, WAY High. 102,000?!?! Has it had a rebuild? Is the interior in show room condition?
Assuming yes to both these questions, $15,000, maybe less. Hell, I'll sell you my Targa for way south of that(18k), and it only has 83k(New clutch and 1st/2nd synros going in to).
Ahem.....WAY, WAY High. 102,000?!?! Has it had a rebuild? Is the interior in show room condition?
Assuming yes to both these questions, $15,000, maybe less. Hell, I'll sell you my Targa for way south of that(18k), and it only has 83k(New clutch and 1st/2nd synros going in to).
05-17-2005, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 82Targa
Thats the car at the dealer (Aurora Classic Coach?)on Aurora ave. in Seattle, right?
Ahem.....WAY, WAY High. 102,000?!?! Has it had a rebuild? Is the interior in show room condition?
Assuming yes to both these questions, $15,000, maybe less. Hell, I'll sell you my Targa for way south of that(18k), and it only has 83k(New clutch and 1st/2nd synros going in to).
Ahem.....WAY, WAY High. 102,000?!?! Has it had a rebuild? Is the interior in show room condition?
Assuming yes to both these questions, $15,000, maybe less. Hell, I'll sell you my Targa for way south of that(18k), and it only has 83k(New clutch and 1st/2nd synros going in to).
Don't know if it's had any rebuilds or not though.
I'd love to look at that Targa...I'm just up on 143rd/ Greenwood behind Saltoro.