It's Caveat Emptor.
Ben Zech wrote:
> 70 2000 $4500.00..thats a little high isn't it?
> Just Kidding ;-)
> Whats the latin term for buyer beware?
> BZ
>
> >From: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
> >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Roadster Prices Revisited
> >Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 17:19:19 PDT
> >
> >Hello All,
> >
> >Once again I find myself questioning the pricing guidelines when it comes
> >to
> >selling our cars. Now I am not about to rejoin the 25 thousand dollar
> >roadster debate, but I saw a 69 2000 for sale today that again led me to
> >believe that at least some people think these cars are worth more than
> >those
> >of us who follow the prices regularly do.
> >
> >This car is a nice looking yellow 69 2000 with panasports. Guy claims to
> >have 8 grand into the car. Wants 13k obo. Now in my opinion, a 13k price
> >range means pretty damn near perfect. Fully restored. Yet I can locate a 67
> >2 liter conversion with American Racing Wheels that is listed as "98%
> >restored" (and does look good in the photo)for 5500.00.
> >
> >Where is the disconnect? Is it really just people asking whatever they
> >think
> >it is worth? Is it just that you have to shop around? When I posted the
> >shot
> >of my 70 2000, almost every response I got included a "how much did you
> >pay?" I haven't repsonded because it isn't anyone's business and also
> >because I want to keep the asking price on these cars reasonable. It is up
> >to the buyer to bargain for the car. We all know that we can get a driver
> >for 3-4 k. A really nice one goes for 7 and above. For 13k and above, I
> >want
> >concourse, frame off restoration. That's only my opinion. I am sure there
> >are others.
> >
> >So to the guy with the 13k 69 2000 I say I wish you the best but I think
> >you
> >may have to deal down a little for the car.
> >
> >Andrew Murphy
> >67 2000 (priceless)
> >70 2000 (4500.00 OBO)
> >SoCalROC
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