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80 400i 5-spd in Connecticut

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by philS, Jan 24, 2014.

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  1. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

    Jan 13, 2004
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    Franck
    ..yes, you speak like someone that actually sells and BUYS cars versus just chats about it ;)
     
  2. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

    Jan 13, 2004
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    Franck
    ...your analogy to a house inspection is very good.

    Would you invite random stranger to do a house inspection unless there were some certainty they will go through with the transaction. Coordinating a PPI can be a PITA, as you have to drop the car off at the location designated by the buyer so someone that has never seen or worked on can nitpick your baby and beat you up on the price....do not I turn down buyers wanting a PPI, no, but I negotiate and finalize the deal before contingent on the car being represented correctly. However, when I have knowledgeable buyer asking the right questions I will negotiate the deal with him even if it means a few $$ less vs. burning up hours convincing someone that the flaws are normal wear....
     
  3. GT Jones

    GT Jones Formula Junior

    Oct 15, 2011
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    Christian J
    never in snow!
     
  4. full_garage

    full_garage Formula 3
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    Feb 15, 2010
    2,241
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    Jay
    Well here's the best way to get a car without needs.

    1) Never buy a car at auction- ever.

    2) Never buy a car on ebay. ever.

    3) Never buy a car from a dealer with "Exotic", "Luxury" or "European" in it's name.

    4) If you email a seller with 6 questions and he answers only 3, repeatedly, move on.

    5) If a seller has documentation, receipts, photos or other proof that he will "get to you in a few days", move on.

    6) If you cannot have several LONG Q+A sessions with a seller on the phone, move on. (By the third phone call he'll start forgetting thelies he told you in the first call)

    7) See the car in person. Always. Flying somewhere to look at a car is part of the fun of this hobby.

    If you are buying a super rare or super desirable car- throw those out the window- find the car you want and be prepared to spend the money to make it right.
     
  5. aidanparte

    aidanparte Formula 3

    Jul 18, 2004
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    This is still listed for sale at Forza...
     
  6. philS

    philS Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2008
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    In addition to the Mondial and fiberglass 308 that have been there for a while.

    I'm curious why the blue 308 on the site looks nothing like the one that was at the shop?
     
  7. dogdoc97

    dogdoc97 Formula Junior

    Aug 2, 2011
    711
    Atlanta, GA
    Thought we all were told it was sold? Doc
     
  8. Premoto1

    Premoto1 Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2013
    263
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    Tyler Winslow
    I had followed up as it was still on the website. The car is gone. I've found this is a bit of a trend with some dealers. They leave inventory on the web, even if it's gone. Must be a way of just generating phone calls. I called on two boxers that were also gone but listed as available on two sites.
     
  9. Schumi

    Schumi Formula Junior
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    Jun 5, 2002
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    Missouri
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    Daren
    Featured on Bring A Trailer today. Still for sale at Forza for $39k. I wonder why they got it back?

    5-Speed 1980 Ferrari 500i
     
  10. sbpwjm

    sbpwjm Formula Junior

    Nov 16, 2007
    399
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    Scott
    The latest comments on BringATrailer indicate that the car is sold...
     
  11. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 5, 2002
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    John
    So that makes how many times it has been "sold" in the last 6 months? :D
     
  12. blkprlz

    blkprlz Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2007
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    Bruce
    I stopped counting :confused:
     
  13. philS

    philS Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2008
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    Phil
    It will be back on the web site soon for $45K :D
     
  14. crinoid

    crinoid F1 Veteran
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    Apr 2, 2005
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    So is the consensus that it hasn't actually been sold or that it was sold and returned. The car certainly looks fantastic.
     
  15. Premoto1

    Premoto1 Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2013
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    Tyler Winslow
    Sold, returned, sold again.
     
  16. Al Campbell

    Al Campbell Formula Junior
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    Nov 22, 2013
    571
    Australia
    #92 Al Campbell, Jul 11, 2014
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    A rusty 31723 arrived at my place this afternoon. It's an auto not a 5 speed. Purchased as a parts car but I'll see how bad the rust is before condemning it.

    Cheers Al
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