Help with selling Please.
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Help with selling Please.
Hi,
I am a newbie to this forum and hoping to get your expert advices on what one might need to do to sell an older model of 911.
The car is a ‘90 model Carrera 4 with <37k miles, bought as pre-owned in 1992 from Carlsen Palo Alto and has been driven, or garaged in California only. It is in very good shape and never involved in any accidents. The battery has been replaced with a Sear’s Diehard, but everything else is original. The hood and trunk struts have aged and would need replacement; and CD player is a little sticky.
I always admire and appreciate Porsche for their engineering and aesthetic attributes. The car has never been driven hard, or driven very much :=).
My questions are:
• Would it be better to get the struts, CD player fixed and the battery replaced with original Porsche parts?
• Would it make sense to get the car certified/inspected first? By whom?
• Which is the best (least hassle, highest return) way to sell the car? This forum, E-bay, Craiglist, AutoTrader, Local paper, or through dealer?
• Would the car appreciate if I decide to keep it for another 10-15 years?
Any and all comments are greatly appreciated. Sorry if these questions seem odd (never sold a car I before).
Alf
I am a newbie to this forum and hoping to get your expert advices on what one might need to do to sell an older model of 911.
The car is a ‘90 model Carrera 4 with <37k miles, bought as pre-owned in 1992 from Carlsen Palo Alto and has been driven, or garaged in California only. It is in very good shape and never involved in any accidents. The battery has been replaced with a Sear’s Diehard, but everything else is original. The hood and trunk struts have aged and would need replacement; and CD player is a little sticky.
I always admire and appreciate Porsche for their engineering and aesthetic attributes. The car has never been driven hard, or driven very much :=).
My questions are:
• Would it be better to get the struts, CD player fixed and the battery replaced with original Porsche parts?
• Would it make sense to get the car certified/inspected first? By whom?
• Which is the best (least hassle, highest return) way to sell the car? This forum, E-bay, Craiglist, AutoTrader, Local paper, or through dealer?
• Would the car appreciate if I decide to keep it for another 10-15 years?
Any and all comments are greatly appreciated. Sorry if these questions seem odd (never sold a car I before).
Alf
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The car is a ‘90 model Carrera 4 with <37k miles,
My questions are:
• Would it be better to get the struts, CD player fixed and the battery replaced with original Porsche parts?
It would be nice but would not make a big $$ difference.
• Would it make sense to get the car certified/inspected first? By whom?
A PPI ( pre purchase inspection ) is advised for all purchasers and is paid for by the buyer. The results are the property of the buyer, they can pick the shop to do the PPI.
• Which is the best (least hassle, highest return) way to sell the car? This forum, E-bay, Craiglist, AutoTrader, Local paper, or through dealer?
On this and other Porsche boards, Pelican Parts has a for sale section.
• Would the car appreciate if I decide to keep it foUr another 10-15 years?
Yes, these cars have been at the bottom of their value path, they have started to climb in value and 5 spd coupes are in demand.
Any and all comments are greatly appreciated. Sorry if these questions seem odd (never sold a car I before).
If you have all service records that is a big plus. Your low mileage is also a plus. Condition is very important, color not so much unless you have a special color. Red, black, and white were the most common. A '90 is not the most sought after year as these got better after '91 but these were so low production numbers all are desirable, but some just a bit more.
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If you price it low it will be no hassle. if you price it high it will take longer. They can go very quickly at the right price. don't fix anything. Wash it. Sell it with the appropriate price. This is probably as good a place as any.
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Yes I think they will appreciate.
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My questions are:
• Would it be better to get the struts, CD player fixed and the battery replaced with original Porsche parts?
• Would it be better to get the struts, CD player fixed and the battery replaced with original Porsche parts?
• Would it make sense to get the car certified/inspected first? By whom?
• Which is the best (least hassle, highest return) way to sell the car? This forum, E-bay, Craiglist, AutoTrader, Local paper, or through dealer?
I don't think people really look at the local paper for a car like this in this day and age (I certainly don't, as you can look for months, even years at a time and not see anything. Not time efficient for the savvy buyer). The dealer will take a good chunk if you sell on consignment, or will pay a good bit below market value if you just sell it outright to them (remember, they have to make a profit, and generally have to fix items ($$$) their techs identify before they sell it, if they are a decent operation).
Recap: this forum, ebay, and CL for the best bang-for-your-buck.
• Would the car appreciate if I decide to keep it for another 10-15 years?
Hope that helps some. These are just my musings and ramblings from watching the 964 market for a while, so don't take them as gospel. Do what you feel comfortable with.
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I may be interested in your car. Can't PM you so can you send me an email at scslite@gmail.com? I'm in SF bay area.
Thanks!
I may be interested in your car. Can't PM you so can you send me an email at scslite@gmail.com? I'm in SF bay area.
Thanks!
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I listed my car last week and it took all of 3 days to sell. My recommendations:
- Have a mechanic have a look at it so you exactly know what you are selling. This way, there will be no surprises by you and the buyer
- Take tons of good pictures
- Become a RL member and post a good and honest description and the pictures here and on Pelican Parts. This way you are addressing true enthusiast and avoiding time wasters.
I had 17 inquiries and 5 real bids. I sold to the first offer, which turned out not to be the highest but I still honored it even though I had not received a deposit or signed the bill of sale.
Most interest seems to come from Europe and most offer to buy without a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection)
GLWS
- Have a mechanic have a look at it so you exactly know what you are selling. This way, there will be no surprises by you and the buyer
- Take tons of good pictures
- Become a RL member and post a good and honest description and the pictures here and on Pelican Parts. This way you are addressing true enthusiast and avoiding time wasters.
I had 17 inquiries and 5 real bids. I sold to the first offer, which turned out not to be the highest but I still honored it even though I had not received a deposit or signed the bill of sale.
Most interest seems to come from Europe and most offer to buy without a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection)
GLWS
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Hi,
Thanks again for your excellent suggestions and information. Managed to take a few photos today. As you can see, it is a C4 coupe in arctic white. Option includes AM-FM-CD; power (leather) driver & passenger seats (including lumbar adjustment); power sunroof; 5-speed manual transmission; Special Porsche Alloy wheels.
Currently the odometer reads: 36222 miles.
Car is located in SoCAL.
Have a great day,
Alf
Thanks again for your excellent suggestions and information. Managed to take a few photos today. As you can see, it is a C4 coupe in arctic white. Option includes AM-FM-CD; power (leather) driver & passenger seats (including lumbar adjustment); power sunroof; 5-speed manual transmission; Special Porsche Alloy wheels.
Currently the odometer reads: 36222 miles.
Car is located in SoCAL.
Have a great day,
Alf
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