KGB Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Phase one; Expression of interest and viral marketing in conjuction with threshold price testing. Not yet completed. Check. Is compare the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 I think you might want to re-think your tsk and get back to me. I know the Americanisation of Australia is nearly complete , and mainlanders have their various freeways , even though some are toll roads But down here no-one ever says freeway and no-one ever pays any tollman. We do experience highway robbery though, via the sherrif of Taxingham in Canberra. The only jurisdiction in Australia without freeways is the Northern Territory What do they have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 We do experience highway robbery though, via the sherrif of Taxingham in Canberra. Tasmania the welfare state is robbed by the sherrif of taxingham? More the other way round I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Tasmania the welfare state is robbed by the sherrif of taxingham? More the other way round I would think. A bit harsh mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 might I suggest we all get back to discussing 'whats for sale and interesting' before this goes any further? Rbware 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkulpa Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Does any one know this car?Thinking about it as a weekend driver/backdate"http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-1983/SSE-AD-2941509/?Cr=23&sdmvc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscott Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Does any one know this car? Thinking about it as a weekend driver/backdate"http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-1983/SSE-AD-2941509/?Cr=23&sdmvc=1 Was discussed a page or three back, I think the concensus was 'looks like good value, has horrible horrible photos' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscott Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 *sigh* just went to make a lowball offer on that black wide-body in St Kilda on gumtree, and after 2 months on the market it was sold *while* I was writing my comment, how dare they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 A bit harsh mate. Sorry - I'm touchy about tassie in general - certainly wasn't directed at you personally. Taken to PM. tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Yeh better call them ASAP as a few have already sent them msgs. Expect to pay $65k+. I know they are a dealer and in the business of making money but that pisses me off. They blatantly bought a car for sale from carsales to add to their stock and onsell for a profit. It's not as if the car was sitting there for a while and they did the seller a favour, they snapped it up within days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorK Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Unfortunately for the vendor, I think it's buried a little deeper than on the other two yellow SC's on the market for 25k atm. In my quest for a half decent 911 for ~$30k I've pondered this one a few times, 'feels' like the honest SC is closer to the surface. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-1977/SSE-AD-2581542/?Cr=4&sdmvc=1 I have seen this up close. Its always parked on the corner of High and Bell St's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 It's not as if the car was sitting there for a while and they did the seller a favour, they snapped it up within days. You mean they maked 'business'? Uncle and Tit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 I know they are a dealer and in the business of making money but that pisses me off. They blatantly bought a car for sale from carsales to add to their stock and onsell for a profit. It's not as if the car was sitting there for a while and they did the seller a favour, they snapped it up within days. It's called recent engine rebuild customer market price education. Jk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 It is a 130,000km HongKong car and was originally listed privately on carsales at $48,500... I quite liked it at that money...not so much at $65K+....!Original advert: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1990/SSE-AD-2939967/?Cr=9&sdmvc=1Anyone got a link to the current dealer's advert please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 The seller doesn't know which model 911 they are selling, its clearly not a 991 GT3. http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/_/AGC-AD-16427778?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert;PCAA&sdmvc=1&utm_campaign=bau&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_content=autoalert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 Oh.. so the one at autohaus was the Hong Kong one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 The seller doesn't know which model 911 they are selling, its clearly not a 991 GT3.http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/_/AGC-AD-16427778?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert;PCAA&sdmvc=1&utm_campaign=bau&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_content=autoalert That interior just burnt my retinas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 That interior just burnt my retinas. That's the old "lobster" isn't it? Or "intestine"? You wouldn't do your lounge like that , would you? Would you, really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 You wouldn't do your lounge like that , would you? Would you, really? We did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 We did! Pictures or I don't believe you. What , even the steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 From another forum and not on car sales yet. 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder - 6 Speed Manual (nicest gearbox I have ever used)- Factory fitted sports exhaust- 27xxx km - Full Porsche service history- 10 Months remaining on Porsche factory Warranty (transferable to new owner with the option to extend up until the car is 9 years old) - Sat nav, bluetooth, power windows, rear parking sensors, hill assist, climate control, Bi xenons Asking $119,000PH: 0457999171 Email: andymac_83@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 I know they are a dealer and in the business of making money but that pisses me off. They blatantly bought a car for sale from carsales to add to their stock and onsell for a profit. It's not as if the car was sitting there for a while and they did the seller a favour, they snapped it up within days. You're pissed? Imagine how the original seller must feel... Seriously though, it happens - when I first started seriously looking for a 964, I missed out on a completely restored red C4 manual coupe by a day or two, the Melbourne mechanic who bought it stuck it back on carsales with a $15K or $20K price hike after two weeks. That really burned me up, especially because I knew deep down inside that it was still prob worth it even after the price hike! I didn't buy it on principle, of course, but it did sit on carsales for 3 years after that - there was no market for a $65K 964. How times have changed. The 964 is transitioning from being outdated to being a classic, and therefore the market is changing from enthusiasts to collectors. Autohaus Hamilton have snatched a poorly marketed car at an enthusiast price. Then they have probably gone over it with a fine toothed comb, put their stamp and reputation behind it, and are now marketing it to collectors, at a collector price. I'm sure the buyer will be thrilled, and completely oblivious to the fact that they missed out on that initial bargain. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder Asking $119,000 7k more than that younger Pamanero which has 4 more doors and probably more gizmos. What's the world coming too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 13August, 2014 Report Share Posted 13August, 2014 You're pissed? Imagine how the original seller must feel... Seriously though, it happens - when I first started seriously looking for a 964, I missed out on a completely restored red C4 manual coupe by a day or two, the Melbourne mechanic who bought it stuck it back on carsales with a $15K or $20K price hike after two weeks. That really burned me up, especially because I knew deep down inside that it was still prob worth it even after the price hike! I didn't buy it on principle, of course, but it did sit on carsales for 3 years after that - there was no market for a $65K 964. How times have changed. The 964 is transitioning from being outdated to being a classic, and therefore the market is changing from enthusiasts to collectors. Autohaus Hamilton have snatched a poorly marketed car at an enthusiast price. Then they have probably gone over it with a fine toothed comb, put their stamp and reputation behind it, and are now marketing it to collectors, at a collector price. I'm sure the buyer will be thrilled, and completely oblivious to the fact that they missed out on that initial bargain. I'm going to stick my neck out for Autohaus - I'm sure they will fix any issues with the car they find, and then (somewhat) stand behind the product they sell and provide dealer services. For some people that is worth a premium and for some they would never buy off a private person. Perhaps they'll even take a trade on it, which you can't with a private seller. For all that they'll get their 10 pieces of silver and fair play to them. The car was fair game on the market and anyone could have turned up with the cash and taken it away. I'd only have an issue with a dealer making a margin if they were doing it in underhand ways, like telling someone an engine was busted when it just needed a relay or something, and then turning around and selling it. Or not being honest in the cars history or anything like that. If they buy a car on the open market, shine it up and offer it with a trade and finance and charge another $10k more, that's the market at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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