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Thinking of selling my 308

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  1. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
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    Louisville, KY
    #1 indaville, Mar 21, 2010
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    I have a 1983 308 GTS and I have been thinking of selling it. I have had it almost 5 years and I am ready for something different. What should I ask for it? The car is in good not great shape and all service is up to date with the major being completed at 30,000 miles and the car now has 34,000 miles.

    Matt
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  2. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
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    I'm going to make this up. For an asking price use $30K less $1K for each year you are past the last service. Ignore the miles since the service.
     
  3. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    Jun 25, 2006
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    Pretty car...not sure how crazy I am about the red carpets, but I wouldnt let that deter me from the car.


    PDG
     
  4. 8KRedRacer

    8KRedRacer Karting

    Jun 7, 2007
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    Georgetown, KY USA
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    Alan Bennett
    Hi Matt,

    I have seen your car and in fact I parked next to it at the first year of the Chuchhill Downs Concours event. I would say it is better than good!

    Cheers,
    Alan
     
  5. gonzo350

    gonzo350 Karting

    Apr 3, 2004
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    Since nobody is throwing out a number, I'd say ask 32, sell for 28500
     
  6. 76Steel

    76Steel Formula 3

    Sep 8, 2007
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    Dig the red carpets actually! Really nice looking car!
     
  7. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

    Jul 2, 2008
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    That seems fair, but settle for 29.5k.

    MB
     
  8. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
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    Thanks Alan you are probably right!

    Matt
     
  9. Brian Elliston

    Brian Elliston F1 Rookie

    Oct 9, 2009
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    That car is worth 35 minimum. Worth every penny. If you find the right buyer they won't want to lose it over 2 or 3k.
     
  10. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

    May 18, 2004
    10,406
    If you want to sell it quickly --- $30K
    If you can hang out on it --- $34K

    As for the red carpet, many will be turned off... but, the one who likes it is really going to like it, and will jump all over that car ---- a feature like that tends to be a strong discriminator...
     
  11. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    I would not let the red carpet get in my way - just to clarify what I said in my earlier post. It just wouldnt be my first choice.


    PDG
     
  12. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Maybe, but there's a nice '85 Euro QV for sale on this board for $32.5K, and I know of an '84 Euro that was under $30K.

    Really tough to say in this market - not everyone has $30K disposable to purchase a weekend car.
     
  13. Doug

    Doug Formula 3

    Nov 13, 2003
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    Those prices are also a reflection of winter pricing. Now that it is warming up, the car market will usually pick up. Matt's car is very nice, although it did once pee coolant all over my nice driveway due to an under tightened hose clamp. Also, I think a US car will always fetch more in the US than a Euro. Outside of F-chat, most buyers are probably scared of a federalized car. It seems that most QV's are pricing in the $30's so a nice, red, good mileage car priced in the mid $30's will gather some attention.
    Matt, have Adam shoot some nice photos and put it on EBAY to advertise. Be very descriptive about everything both good and bad.
     
  14. Mike10562004

    Mike10562004 Rookie

    Nov 6, 2009
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    Nice car man!
    Good luck with the sale
    -mike
     
  15. JV's89

    JV's89 F1 Veteran
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    Jul 18, 2006
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    Congrats on your 1000th post!
     
  16. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Post some pics with "the bunny", you'll get $35K!!!

    It's a real bad time to put in a "sell" order on these....are you sure???
     
  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    That interior was designed around the red carpets, IMO, it looks really nice.
     
  18. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

    Ask 1 million dollars or best offer. This gives you plenty of room to negotiate and the guy who offers $34K will feel like they are getting the deal of the century. I would not want to sell any car in this market unless you have to. If you are looking at another car then the money you might get in the future will probably balance out with what you save on the next car now so it will be a wash.
     
  19. ME308

    ME308 Formula 3

    Nov 5, 2003
    1,550
    Munich, Germany
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    you guys have no idea how lucky you are ;)

    this car would get $ 50K in europe...any aussies like to bid more :D
     
  20. nathandarby67

    nathandarby67 F1 Veteran
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    Feb 1, 2005
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    I absolutely LOVE that interior! Is that crema leather?

    My Mondial has similar color leather, but with brown carpets. I have been wanting to replace them with the red carpet for some time now, as I have always loved that combo in these cars. Now seeing your car with the red piping on the seats, It really completes the look! Was that a factory option or did you have it done? Any way you could post some more interior pictures for us?

    I know a couple of guys that have been off-and-on looking for 308's, I will send them a link to this thread for you.
     
  21. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
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    Louisville, KY
    Yes it is and thanks!!

    I just think it is time to move on to something else. I am driving it less than I used to.

    I will NEVER live that down!! :~)

    Matt
     
  22. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
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    your cars looks cool. i think your car with good colors, recent (?) service, records (?) and no major issues should be low-mid 30's car (sell, not ask). hopefully, the market agrees with me. :)
     
  23. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    i think you should be insulted by what others on here are quoting your car.

    If you have all the books and paper work in order and it runs great and serviced pretty up to date, you should list at 49,000...whats the worst that could happen, nobody calls ? Big deal...

    ...if you really need to sell, then go with the flow and sell it ,but before you let it go for low dollars....do as many donuts as possible :D
     
  24. robertgarven

    robertgarven F1 Veteran
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    Feb 24, 2002
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    Robert Garven
    dont sell it you will regret it the 308's are the best ferraris ever made.........
     
  25. Red 328 GTS

    Red 328 GTS Formula Junior

    Aug 27, 2007
    888
    Sydney, Australia
    You are right. Here in Australia you have to pay A$70,000 (US$64,000) for a car like this.

    If the steering wheel was on the other side we would have a field day.

    This gives you an idea of the prices we have to pay.

    http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/results.aspx?Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_RankSort_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_Make_String%7C0%7C%7CpCar_Model_String%7C0&N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294966380%204294956748&tabID=2208746&keywords=

    Bob.
     

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