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How much is my buggy worth?
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:37 am
by Gene-C
I put it for sale on a couple of sites for 6k without the motor. do you think that too much? or not enough? its and original manx. fully restored. I have pics if they will help. but no way to resize them. link to pics!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=243696
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:02 am
by Gene-C
Well I can tell you I would never pay 6k for a buggy with no motor or even one that didn't run. But I'm the kind of guy that will sit around for years to find a good deal. It looks like you don't really want to sell it that much though. So if you are willing to wait then you will find some guy that has always wanted one since he was a little kid and now has lots of money that will pay what ever you want. So I would say keep it at that price until you want or need to sell it and then slowly lower it until it sells. Just my :2cents:
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:31 pm
by newmanx59
I can see by looking at the buggy you probably have at least 6K into it without the engine. The problem is, everybody thinks they can build the same thing for 3K and be done and on the road by the end of the month, but when they try, they end up spending at least 6K and it takes them 2 years.

I think if a person that realizes that when you drop a $1200 engine in it and you have a nice looking, driveable buggy for $7,200 bucks. It will sell.
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:54 pm
by fubar
I am not certain, but having title and tags should be a vallue added feature. If I could afford it I would buy it and wedge in one of those Northstar v-8's or a wrx turbo? That car would look good with a Briggs and Straten. Hold out for what you want.
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:49 pm
by 90volts
the problem may be the number of buggys in your area? I would have jumped on that if it had been out this way when i was looking. would have ended up being a lot cheaper too.and i still need to put in a few grand to be comparable to that.I think you just need to find someone that wants a buggy to buy and drive. i'd consider posting it with the price with the engine installed first, and the lower price without.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:33 pm
by Gene-C
Depends on what you call fully restored. I have seen buggys for sale having a list of all the extra goodies and when you start checking, the list was a lie, too high a price By the photos, it looks like you raced it. Tranny any good? Only 1 seat, what kind??no lights, is the wiring complete?? no plates. Is the DMV paper work current? Too many more questions come to mind., than room to list. Good paint job, though. :2cents: Jimbo
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:40 am
by mel hubbard
That baby would easy make the $$ in UK

love the paint job.
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:17 pm
by Gene-C
[QUOTE="mel hubbard"]That baby would easy make the $$ in UK

love the paint job.[/QUOTE] Mel How much to get this to the UK.?

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:45 pm
by mel hubbard
[QUOTE="Richie B"]Mel How much to get this to the UK.?

[/QUOTE] At a guess, i would say,about ?1,000 to ?1500 max, all in, shipping, taxes, n vat. Nice one a Rich?? if you, or any UK guys fancy it, phone me. Like your choice

GO 4 IT, make me envious

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:21 am
by manxdavid
Doesn't do it for me...skinny wheels and top-heavy cage...

I blame Saunders!!!
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:22 am
by manxdavid
Doesn't do it for me...skinny wheels and top-heavy cage...

I blame Saunders and DoogeyDawg!!!
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:40 am
by Gene-C
[QUOTE="Manxdavid"]Doesn't do it for me...skinny wheels and top-heavy cage...

I blame Saunders and DoogeyDawg!!![/QUOTE] The cage would get changed and a set of Weld wheels would be fitted.:rock: Don't know if i could handle a LHD buggy though.

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:43 am
by Gene-C
[QUOTE="mel hubbard"]At a guess, i would say,about ?1,000 to ?1500 max, all in, shipping, taxes, n vat. Nice one a Rich?? if you, or any UK guys fancy it, phone me. Like your choice

GO 4 IT, make me envious

[/QUOTE] I thought you were already envious of the Sidewinder.?:D Sounds good though does'nt it. 2332 and that amazing paint job.:drool:
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 4:10 pm
by mel hubbard
[QUOTE="Richie B"]I thought you were already envious of the Sidewinder.?:D QUOTE] I am :rock: cant wait to see it in the mags,, but you keep getting sidetracked, with other projects

I agree buddy
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:58 pm
by Gene-C
yep not to my tastes - too NU SKOOL for my liking - why do that to an original manx
