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Mar 29, 2010 17:21:03 GMT -5
Post by mrwatters on Mar 29, 2010 17:21:03 GMT -5
Hi all, I've got a situation and I'd like some advice from anyone who would like to supply it. My father has a 1978 MGB, green, new vinyl top, new tires, runs, clutch is out, that he left in front of my house last summer to sell, which it promptly did not. In September my neighbor was kind enough to let me store it in his garage so it wouldn't get ruined over the winter. Now that it's springtime I want to move this car along to someone else who would enjoy it. I'd like to tow it somewhere to get it fixed and sell it, or sell it to someone who would like to buy it for a fair price as is. Any advice? Any takers? Couple of pints for anyone who'd like to stop by(WSeattle, 35th & Barton) and take a look at her with me... thanks
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Apr 28, 2010 12:33:28 GMT -5
Post by mrwatters on Apr 28, 2010 12:33:28 GMT -5
How about a good place to take it to get the clutch fixed? Any advice there? Anyone out there?
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May 4, 2010 17:10:11 GMT -5
Post by mgatony on May 4, 2010 17:10:11 GMT -5
Mr wattters, I would suggest that you take the car to Matt Grahm at Brooklands in South Tacoma. Even better still, if you are a member of the MG Car Club you can qualify for Matt's passport to service whereby he will take a look at the car and let you know what needs to be taken care of and in what order of urgency. Having that information will help you to be able to place a value or price for the car that is fair and reasonable. It will also be a good selling point to have a survey that will let you know exactly what to expect to get the car in good order.
Matt does work for many in the MG Club and he is one of the most knowledgeable people in Seattle area when it comes to British cars.
Good luck and let us know how you make out....Also, hope to see you at a Club meeting soon. Great bunch of folks.
Cheers Tony Andrews VP - South MGCCNWC
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Aug 8, 2010 11:27:21 GMT -5
Post by velcro on Aug 8, 2010 11:27:21 GMT -5
Selling any car is not a passive activity. It must be staged (presented) so as to make it appealing. If the car is all together then a modest investment should be made to have it in running order. Think of it as "seed money". If there is nothing you like about the car, then you must have someone else sell the car for you. When you think about it logically, there is NO exact market value to a collector car. One person would give you $5,000. and yet another probably wouldn't budge for anything over $500.
Part of what makes a car sell is the seller's enthusiasm and desire to see a buyer purchase this rare collector car. Present the features and sell on the benefits. Put yourself in the buyer's place and THINK what it is that would make them want to buy your car. Your dad must have liked this MG once and he spent his time and money on it. Ask an impartial person who is familiar with British cars to suggest a market level price for your area and go from there.
Finally, current MG owners don't usually make the best prospects for you and they are very knowledgeable of MGs and will "usually" see more of the faults of the car than the features. Again, selling your dad's car is NOT a passive activity. You must be proactive, be patient and make a sincere effort to present the car to a prospective buyer. Learn "buyer signs" so that you can save yourself time and disappointments.
I'm also hoping to tweek some folks in our club to jump in on this discussion. Good hunting.
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