Too good to be true? Thoughts on this ding?

[mmm]

Originally posted by Leland Pate
mmm, you can upload pics directly to this site. No need to "host" them.

Just look for "upload picture" in the reply screen.
For what it's worth, I like the color.
good luck,

Ahhh, DUH!!

[Leland Pate]

It looks to be very similar in color to my old '79.




I like it.

[mmm]

Originally posted by Leland Pate
mmm, you can upload pics directly to this site. No need to "host" them.

Just look for "upload picture" in the reply screen.
For what it's worth, I like the color.
good luck,

Is there anyway to access pics again later once uploaded, or to manage one's uploaded pics? Or do you just upload them each and every time you choose to use them?

[mmm]

Originally posted by creaturecat
most people hate it. (that copperish bronzey rootberry metallic brown thing!) - is the price adjusted accordingly? how much?

Actually a lot of people like it. I'd say about 50/50. Is the price adjusted accordingly? Who can say?

How much "less" is it worth based on the color? Or is it worth "less" at all? Again, who can say?

[creaturecat]

so how much?

[mmm]

Originally posted by creaturecat
so how much?

I am not comfortable divulging that information at this time. Don't mean to be cagey or distrusting, but I don't want to give out too much info at this point. Never know who else may have looked at it or may be looking at it, you know?

Why don't you tell me how much you think it's worth.

[creaturecat]

I do not think it is 50/50 w/r to the desireability of the coppery bronzey rootberry metallic brown colour - however - the important part is that you like that (ugly) colour. if the rest checks out I say $21000 usd.

[mmm]

Originally posted by creaturecat
I do not think it is 50/50 w/r to the desireability of the coppery bronzy rootberry metallic brown colour - however the important part is that you like that (ugly) colour. if the rest checks out I say $21000 usd.

I didn't think so either, but I've asked around and it seems more people than one might think like the color. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but it's kinda grown on me, like fungus....

What is your basis for saying $21K. Under what circumstances would you say more, or less. Car has 60K, and has been well cared for and well maintained.

[ubiquity0]

Pretty hard to put a value on the car without more info. I would figure on, at the very least, a $500 deduction for the ding. If the car is really nice I think you'd spend more than that to ensure it remains really nice.

Is it just me or are the Carrera G50 prices rising all of a sudden?

[creaturecat]

In my opinion it would be worth more if it was not "fungus" coloured - these cars are some of the best of the lot (ROW cars non-withstanding). However be forewarned - the coppery bronzey rootberry metallic brown cars are harder to unload - should you change your preference regarding that (ugly) colour.

[Leland Pate]

creaturecat, must be a Brit.

[creaturecat]

BRITish Columbia Canada to be exact - I still do not like the coppery bronzey rootberry metallic brown thing - too earthy!

[N11Porsche]

MMM did not ask us for opinions on the color of his Porsche. He did ask for opinions on the ding. MMM likes the color or he wouldn't be considering buying the car. So why the need to roast his choice of a car color??

[Leland Pate]

Well, my god man; duley noted. Ok, I'm going to put it in my little memorandum pad that creaturecat does not like copper metallic paint. It's starting to remind me of the alleged child molester I had in the interview room last week. "It's those frikin' Jahova Witnesses, man, they've screwed with her mind, man." Over and over and over and over ... for 6 hours!

If he likes the paint, let him like the paint.
cheers,

[creaturecat]

I like to think of it as buyer beware - he has not actually bought the (ugly coloured) car yet.- let me guess - you own a coppery bronzey rootberry metallic brown car as well !!

[stomachmonkey]

Back to the original question.

You like the color, the car looks nice enough in the picture, you are close to your price.

Why obsess over some minor bodywork. These cars are 20 years old on average. You will not find a perfect one and even if you do unless you lock it in a garage and never drive it it'll get dings and paint chips.

Get the guy to knock a couple of bucks off, buy the car, have it fixed and drive the car, and definately get some meds.

[JeremyD]

mmm - I guess this car is original, eh? My guess on a 1989 G-50 Carrera - 60K miles, all records, 60K service completed on schedule, good leakdown, valve guides and seals checked out, good tires, rubber seals in good shape, no interior wear, no foggy guages, working clock, good hood shocks, bright lights, etc. In the NE this is probably a $24-$27k car. In the Midwest probably a $23-$25K car. In California probably a $22-$24K car.

And yes, seems the G-50 Carreras have at least stabilized in price, if not edged up a little. Thanks Bruce Anderson and Excellence! At least the color is original - you are not likely to be sitting across the traffic light at another one!

[mmm]

Originally posted by Jeremy964
mmm - I guess this car is original, eh? My guess on a 1989 G-50 Carrera - 60K miles, all records, 60K service completed on schedule, good leakdown, valve guides and seals checked out, good tires, rubber seals in good shape, no interior wear, no foggy guages, working clock, good hood shocks, bright lights, etc. In the NE this is probably a $24-$27k car. In the Midwest probably a $23-$25K car. In California probably a $22-$24K car.

And yes, seems the G-50 Carreras have at least stabilized in price, if not edged up a little. Thanks Bruce Anderson and Excellence! At least the color is original - you are not likely to be sitting across the traffic light at another one!

Yes, the car is all original. Former PCA Concours car.

[d.s]

hi there


its a VERY nice car i would say GET it you cant get a PERFECT car (even NEW)...

i love the color... btw i would buy it JUST for the color

[911pcars]

Are you looking for a concours car? Then skip it.

Otherwise, from your description, the only flaw (other than the 60,000 miles) is the dent. If you don't want to allocate $500 to have it repaired or compensate in the purchase price, keep looking for the perfect car. Hint. You will either pay dearly for one of those or look for long time.

Sherwood