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+1 and change back to the original Fuch wheels......
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Will gladly provide a test ride but no test drive unless buyer has check in hand.
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I'll give you $42K for it pending 2 spirited test drives and a PPI.
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Will gladly provide a test ride but no test drive unless buyer has check in hand.
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Serious buyers won't see it too confrontational, those looking to low-ball you might.
Sometimes we build our ads based on prior experiences rather than the way we are in real-life.
Good Luck on your sale,
I wont waste anyone's time that I can promise. Low ballers I am not entertaining serious buyers I will have serious discussion with.
I remember a few years back I was selling one of my cars it was like a drivers Education class. And after the fantasy ride was over I would get an offer 10k below market value.
Just trying to get that non sense out of the way. Seriously though for the right price and the right buyer she will find a new home. Hopefully one she will be cared for in.
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it is not for you" - Should be "then"
"but let me be perfectly clear" - unnecessry
This language seems condescending. Take the high road and be succinct.
"Price is firm" is much better replacement for much of the verbiage currently used in the ad. Don't let knucklehead prospects dictate the type of seller you project in the ad. You say that you are a nice person so let your ad represent that. I am the type of buy who appreciate that car and the price is okay too. That said, I'd be tempted to play with you just because you come across as a cocky, arrogant seller. Are you the original owner? If yes, then your ad should say so.
Try something like this:
Long-term owner of this immaculate and well-maintained 911 beauty offering it to another owner who will maintain and drive it for many years. Price is firm. Will gladly provide a test ride but no test drive unless buyer has check in hand. Willing to deliver to a location within 200 miles from mine.
There ... give it a go. Assume that Porsche 911 enthusiasts will call and cater to them...not to the knuckleheads.
All the best with the sale. I sold my '96 993 in 2006 and I still feel regret. Make sure that you really will sell it else don't advertise it for sale.
Great ad, gets right to the point, no BS.
You know the car and what it's worth based on condition and market, enough said.
Beautiful example of an air cooled 911, best of luck!!
The ad is too long, the car should sell itself.
I'd spend a few bucks, bring the car back to more of a classic look...lose the wing, front bumper and rims, maybe even the guages, def the steering wheel, tints, red-strip floor mats, and then I'd call Larry Kosilla to buff out the paint and then ask a higher price.
I have seriously never been a fan of the Fuch wheel. As a kid growing up in the eighties seeing a Porsche was rare. But when I saw one it was magic. Except and I remember it to this day, the wheels just never appealed to me always dreamed of getting a Porsche but not with those wheels. Just my opinion!
I have given some thought to the whole take her back to her classic look... But then she just becomes like every other 84-88 3.2. I like knowing she has some uniqueness Bet there isn't another one like her out there. The mats i may replace, maybe!
And I do want to say thank you guys for all your feedback!
Ezdriver's advice in post #13 was perfect.
I found the ad to be pretty bombastic. I work in real estate and the two phrases I absolutely hate to hear are "I don't need to sell" and "I'm not giving it away",
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of which are present in your ad. Sellers who use that jargon often times have unrealistic price expectation and/or are difficult to deal with.
I'm really not familiar with the air cooled market to say whether the price is appropriate or not but you are definitely coming across as a difficult seller. You can screen potential buyers' level of seriousness after they contact you.
Beautiful car! Should sell itself - if you want to sell it. The AD really says otherwise (IMO)... I understand the desire to cut through the bs and dealing with low-ballers, but, "it comes with the territory" so to speak. Keep it (the AD) simple and to the point and do your "pre-screening" when you speak to prospective buyers prior to showing the car. Good luck with whatever you decide.
I think referring to a car as "her" or "she" is one of the worst automotive nuances around. It's a car.....anyone who buys this car will be familiar with the model enough to not need a detailed personal account of you're "feelings" about a car.
LOL - bipolar - my wife this morning said
your AD reads like this:
Car for sale, don't call me, i won't sell it to you.
Yes i am willing to sell it, just not willing to deal with too much BS in the process, and will only sell it for the right price. I am going to soften the message later today a little bit... these suggestions have been great.
Do i wan to sell it, i never want to sell any pcar.... if i had the garage space and unlimited funds I would keep everyone I ever owned. Wiling to sell and want to sell totally different concepts.... been toying around with owning a 964 for a while so we will see what happens.
Okay, you asked...we're trying to sell this thing right?
- I would remove the disclaimer, let's just start off with... "She is a brilliant example of a nearly perfect Air Cooled model ready to be driven." As a buyer that's a much better "Hi" than "I'm not looking for a debate on price." I completely understand the motivation for your disclaimer, but from a strictly marketing standpoint, it doesn't help sell the product.
- I want to see an engine pic. I don't know why. For me I'm not satisfied until I see the engine. I want to see that engine!!
Otherwise the rest of the ad looks good to me. GLWS
I can relate as I've sold quite a few cars in the past but never a Porsche. Based on all the typical Porsche buyer's quirks, I think I would go crazy at times fielding various questions/concerns/complaints only potential Porsche buyers could come up with. Fortunately, you are selling an older air cooled Porsche model, or else selling a 996 in this way wouldn't work as well.
same here. I went back and forth with a guy for 2 weeks, agreed in price and when it came time to get the car, he changed his mind and kept the car. very frustrating.
Have you also considered putting the car on consignment in addition to your private ad (which will also direct buyers to the dealer lot)?
Best of luck selling......if you do go ahead with it
I'll give you $42K for it pending 2 spirited test drives and a PPI. Once I have decided that I am purchasing the car, I will need it for a week so that I can drive it every day and truly know what I am getting into.
Of course, I have the option of lowering my price as I see fit.
Oh, and I live in AZ so you will need to drive it out to me.
Also...I can put $3K down...can I make payments to you since my Credit Union won't lend me any money and cars that old?
I will need 2 character references, proof of employment, an NDA for anything you don't like, DMV certification that you can drive stick and your PCA proof of membership.
I have no character; I am retired; There is not much I do like; I have already gone through 3 clutches on my 997 (and it has 14k miles on it); I can't afford the annual PCA Dues.
Thanks Rubik...can we work out a lease?
Most people price them too low...then get 1 zillion calls, emails....people knocking on their door....stocking them at work and the final buyer ends up paying much much more, never tries it, and never has a PPI done.....you may want to consider that route.
