18T_BT

If your reputation can be killed with one PITA deal then maybe your reputation isn't that good to begin with. Having said that, it seems that you are good at what you do and I would not be that worried about the sale on BAT or wherever as long as you are open about the issues which you intend. There are other options like listing it under your significant others name. Why do you have to associate the sale with your business? Not everyone knows you or your business as not everyone is on rennlist or 964 specific forums. Ask an admin to delete this thread and go sell your car and stop overthinking it. What kind of business sense does it make for a dealer to make money on your property?

Foxman

My two cents. You’re obviously a solid engine rebuilder. Despite the leak down tests, the car is due for its next engine rebuild. Putting two and two together, this is a great project car and you should be commissioned to do the work. Win, win. And another 964 gets properly restored.

stutt911

you think a 1989 with these high high miles , needs some things done, been repainted is worth $50,000 “all day long” , that’s quite optimistic, my guess was low to mid $30s maximum on a car like this that still needs some sorting out.

i agree with above poster, this would be sort of a project to even make it a $50,000 car which at these miles would be hard to imagine

Ralph3.

How many PM's so far?

Frank 993 C4S

It's not quite clear to me from your description why the seller had to refund the money on the BAT sale. Was it clearly misrepresented?

If you are looking to maximize your price, list it on BAT, post hundreds of pix, offer for folks to do their own PPI prior to bidding and see what it brings. That way you avoid the tire kickers and time wasters. If you are not looking to maximize your price and want a quick sale outside BAT, list it for $35k here but even that won't protect you from people complaining afterwards.

Flat6 Innovations

No. The car was perfectly represented. The stains in the seat were shown in 3-4 pics, and discussed in the thread as well.

The seller had to risk losing his reputation if he didn't do as the buyer demanded, and as I said, BAT was pretty insufficient with their support during the whole thing. They were slow to respond, and made the buyer, and seller work it out on their own. I have sold a couple of non- Porsche vehicles on BaT and had a much better experience.

The problem today is modern humans that get pissy if things aren't perfect, done right away, and if the seller doesn't kiss their tail. Its entitlement 101. As the cars bring more and more money, the bar is artificially raised, too. My engines are the same way, I have had to resort to a very direct worksheet that purchasers fill out before I accept their work. The last question is "How would you react if the engine failed the day you received it?" One of the multiple choice answers is "Like a 12 year old"...

Anyway, I sold the 964 to a dealer earlier today, and left some money on the table for him to make. Thanks for all the comments, and insights.