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[Kim]

I have an "appointment" tomorrow at 2pm - we shall see how it goes.

[Kim]

So, came. He liked it. We talked about storage, spare tires, etc. He said that it was everything that I described. He then said "I think that we're there" and did not remove his wallet from his pocket. WTF does THAT mean?

Edited by Kim, 02 December 2012 - 04:23 PM.

[flash]

yeah - that's weird. if you're "there" he should have handed you money, and you hand him the keys.

weird. sounds like he's going to come at you with a lower offer, from a distance, rather than eye to eye.

[Fox944]

Sounds like he needs an approval from the wife before he can pull forward to me.

[986boxster1998]

Sounds like he needs an approval from the wife before he can pull forward to me.

Agreed; Kim you sold the guy on your car now he just needs to sell his wife on the idea.

[Kim]

He said that it was for him and the wife. She knew he was coming to see it and also knew the price. He kicked the tires (literally). He drove it around the parking lot. He listened to the engine. He opened and closed the roof. He looked in the truck. He looked under the hood. He looked inside. He looked everywhere. BUt he did not look in his wallet. And, if he looks at his e-mail in exactly 1 hour and 42 minutes, he will see that I am a "Porsche Nazi" and, like the Soup Nazi on Seinfield, he will read that I said to him "there is no Porsche for you".

[Cloud9...68]

I had a very similar experience when I was trying to sell my car (hoping you don't have the same end result). A couple of guys drove up from San Antonio (a 70-plus mile drive), and literally spent a couple of hours looking over, under, inside, and through every nook and cranny of the car, after both of them test drove it. After they left, not a peep from them ever again. I hate selling cars.

[flash]

yeah - been there done that.

that's why i either use consignment lots, or danged near give them away (i actually have given some away). i just can't drink enough to deal with it.

i've had over 40 cars in my life (i still have a lot of the license plates). can you imagine if i went through that every time?

i feel for you kim

[Blau]

Kim, I would seriously list those cars on ebay. With maintenance being up to date, I think you'll get more than you're asking for both the coupe and the cab.

[TSBeckman]

I have owned a ton of cars and I always sell them myself. I don't really mind it. I try to only own cars that appeal to enthusiast-types. Those buyers tend to know what they want, and if they come to see my car, they usually buy it. I don't own garbage cars so I never have to apologize for what I am selling. I would not enjoy trying to sell a beat up Honda Civic to some cheapskate who needs any old affordable car. But enthusiast cars are easy.,,,if you own a nice example. Maybe it's more difficult in other areas of the country, but in the Maryland / DC / Northern Virginia area there are plenty of buyers for interesting cars.

[Fox944]

I had a very similar experience when I was trying to sell my car (hoping you don't have the same end result). A couple of guys drove up from San Antonio (a 70-plus mile drive), and literally spent a couple of hours looking over, under, inside, and through every nook and cranny of the car, after both of them test drove it. After they left, not a peep from them ever again. I hate selling cars.

Talking about weird tire kickers.....I had a guy drive 4 hours to look at my 968 and test drive it (250 Plus mile drive). Loved the car, thought it was awesome. Said he wanted to get a 968 and use his M3 as a daily driver, having just sold his daily. Send me an email a few days later stating that he isn't going to purchase a 968 or any other car for that matter. Which basically tells me he was not entirely sold on the idea of having 2 cars again....I don't know...I wouldn't take 10 hours out of my day (8 hour round trip and 2 hours inspecting the car, looking over service history, test driving) to check something out I'm not sure I really want. The time and money (spent on fuel) isn't worth it. Maybe he just wanted to take his M3 on a nice road trip and get away from his wife for the day.

[TSBeckman]

He might have had every intention and desire to buy your car .... but then maybe the reality of his bank statement made the ultimate decision for him. That happens. Dreamers with no money and no credit don't just shop the new car dealerships.

[flash]

window shoppers make me nuts the most. if you can't afford it at the asking price, don't waste my time looking at it.

[Kim]

So. Today, I ordered a new thermostat for the cab and a new starter and compressor for the coupe. In for a pernny, in for a pound as the Brits say. The cars will stay in Bugtussle. I have had it wth the peckerheads of the world.

[986boxster1998]

Kim, I noticed your cab made its way to eBay. You might want to add that it has Headlight washers and Heated Seats; I imagine that would be a big plus up North.

[Kim]

Yes, I added it there and have not really been overwhelmed yet with responses. But I am hopeful - plan for the worst and hope for the best. At least I have one offer equal to what I offered it for here. And with the new thermostat to be installed next week it really is worth $8100.

[Blau]

People have gotten smarter on ebay. Most people tend to wait until the last few seconds to put in their maximum bid. You probably won't see a ton of results until the end of the auction...but I think (and hope) you'll be surprised. You may also want to add to the auction description that you have all the service records, and when the most recent major/minor services were to give people a little more insight.

Edited by Blau, 06 December 2012 - 07:03 PM.

[flash]

that's why i always put in a "buy it now" price, as well as a starting bid at my minimum, and often a reserve. i also do very short auctions, and just re-list if i need to.