Value of my 911
08-03-2002, 04:05 PM
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Value of my 911
I'm thinking of selling my 911 but not sure how to place a price on it. You can see from my description below that it's a multiple year project car which makes it tough to determine its value. Basically, the body (turbo-look with turbo whaletail and turbo logo on rear deck lid) has great paint (Acura NSX red which I feel is the most beautiful red ever, even better than Guards Red); interior is new with Recaros with Schroth harnesses (but never raced); 3.0 CIS engine runs great (although for the first minute after cold start it runs a little lean, after that it's fine); have always used Mobile 1 after initial break-in after rebuild 5 years ago, roughly 15,000 miles on it now after rebuild; fantastic BBS 3-piece wheels with new tires; the AC with just quit working (a leak, I assume); wiring is a mess with some things not working like the tach, has wrong km/h speedo, etc.
I'm sorry that this post is so long, but I'm just looking for opinions. Thanks in advance for your help.
I'm sorry that this post is so long, but I'm just looking for opinions. Thanks in advance for your help.
08-04-2002, 01:33 AM
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Cmoss,
The fenders are steel. They were already welded on when I purchased the car but the bodywork needed additional help. I finished the bodywork and painted it with Glasurit base/clear. (I used to work in an automotive assembly plant paint department, so I used those skills to avoid paying the labor.) I have receipts from the engine rebuild, A/C repair, oil and filters, seats, interior parts, etc. And you're right, it's definitely a non-stock configuration.
The fenders are steel. They were already welded on when I purchased the car but the bodywork needed additional help. I finished the bodywork and painted it with Glasurit base/clear. (I used to work in an automotive assembly plant paint department, so I used those skills to avoid paying the labor.) I have receipts from the engine rebuild, A/C repair, oil and filters, seats, interior parts, etc. And you're right, it's definitely a non-stock configuration.
08-04-2002, 11:54 PM
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[quote]<strong> the AC with just quit working (a leak, I assume); wiring is a mess with some things not working like the tach, has wrong km/h speedo, etc.
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Chris,
The "some things not working", including the a/c, might be a concern to some. You already have a hybrid, which, as you've asked, makes setting a price more challenging. While the body and interior may be pristine, you may take a significant reduction in potential price for the "some things not working", or even have difficulty selling it for near what you'd like. You might consider getting those things fixed and working.
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Chris,
The "some things not working", including the a/c, might be a concern to some. You already have a hybrid, which, as you've asked, makes setting a price more challenging. While the body and interior may be pristine, you may take a significant reduction in potential price for the "some things not working", or even have difficulty selling it for near what you'd like. You might consider getting those things fixed and working.
08-05-2002, 12:03 AM
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Hi TargaMike,
I guess that's the reason for my post - I didn't really know what price to put on it since it's an unusual concoction of parts and it does have some deficiencies. That makes me think that it may not be worth as much as a stock 911; however, it looks great - I get tons of stares, doubletakes and comments which makes me think it may be worth more. For someone who wants a turbolook for a great deal and doesn't mind tinkering, this would be a good car. I guess it comes down to this - the car is worth as much as someone is willing to pay. I just don't know where to start if I advertise it. As you know, it's much easier to come down than to go back up. I just wanted to see what people on this forum thought, just to give me a place to start.
I guess that's the reason for my post - I didn't really know what price to put on it since it's an unusual concoction of parts and it does have some deficiencies. That makes me think that it may not be worth as much as a stock 911; however, it looks great - I get tons of stares, doubletakes and comments which makes me think it may be worth more. For someone who wants a turbolook for a great deal and doesn't mind tinkering, this would be a good car. I guess it comes down to this - the car is worth as much as someone is willing to pay. I just don't know where to start if I advertise it. As you know, it's much easier to come down than to go back up. I just wanted to see what people on this forum thought, just to give me a place to start.
08-05-2002, 12:11 AM
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Bill,
I understand your point. In my past experience though, it seems like it's hard to recover costs (especially Porsche costs) required to get things back up to where they ideally should be. I guess a car like mine will take a special buyer.
I understand your point. In my past experience though, it seems like it's hard to recover costs (especially Porsche costs) required to get things back up to where they ideally should be. I guess a car like mine will take a special buyer.