JLD Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 Ha, I came to talk about the real live eBay auctions of a 911, I'm not disappointed to find it already discussed!The frenzy shows eBay is not a bad idea after all.finally you blokes are coming to your senses !The downfall of cars on ebay is that a lot of people think it's a game. They bid, and bid, and bid. The auction ends with them as the buyer, then all of a sudden their best friend's sister's uncle's cousin's dog said they're not allowed to spend the money and you have to go through it again....and then again ByronBayChris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 The downfall of cars on ebay is that a lot of people think it's a game. They bid, and bid, and bid. The auction ends with them as the buyer, then all of a sudden their best friend's sister's uncle's cousin's dog said they're not allowed to spend the money and you have to go through it again....and then againNot a truer word spoken ....The one upside I have found with it though is that it gives you a really wide audience .... more than most other sites on the web.It only takes one ..... symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 Not a truer word spoken ....The one upside I have found with it though is that it gives you a really wide audience .... more than most other sites on the web.It only takes one .....Absolutely! I make a living selling luxury goods on ebay so I speak from a lot of experience Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 I was going to look at this a while ago but was warned off it due to fairly major rust issues. Being SA and having to go to the inspection mob, it has either been repaired well, or very well hidden, as they are very thoroughThe seller and his mate apparently bought a couple of cars to do up and flip. He also had a 944 with a buggered gearbox that I looked at for $3500http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/adelaide-cbd/cars-vans-utes/porsche-911/1100061676 hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 Same guy with the purple people eater (72e) and the red rust wagon from WA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7January, 2016 Report Share Posted 7January, 2016 That IS the red rust wagon apparently. A mate in WA looked at it when it was originally for sale. He couldnt run away quick enough Again, the SA inspection mob are very fussy, so if it had rust problems, they would've found it and knocked it back for rego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qstoria Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/five-dock/cars-vans-utes/2005-porsche-boxster-coupe/1095789035 Could be a Parramatta road special but an auto 987 at that price would make a great daily drive though.. IIRC it been up for sale recently at around 30k give or take. 28k on paper looks great value to me.Full Porsche service History on offer to so that would be a good starting point to explore. 2005 though so have fun with the funnest of fun IMS setups etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Hepkat's carhttp://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/detail/cars/unique-cars/porsche/964/353969?utm_source=tuc_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=listing5_button&utm_campaign=TUC:+07.01.2015&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=31311&utm_content=239729&user_id=f52c8596dc38ed614e70abe5cc30d7299325eb6f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Two ok looking Boxster S 6MThttp://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-3063701&Cr=6 Tipper http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-3730030&Cr=8 Thinking we should get one as a grocery getter and station car? Hard to imagine they will devalue much from now surely? Hell of a lot of car for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Looks so darn great, if only it was a rightie.. One LHD car for me is enough! Two Wong's don't make a right. EDIT: "The most original".. Not so sure about LHD.. But I know for a fact that Australian delivered 3L Carrera's have only one side mirror...!? Hi Claywong, apologies if I have interpreted your comment incorrectly, but I know of at least 9 'correct' AUS delivered C3's that have 2 (L&R) side mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Hi Claywong, apologies if I have interpreted your comment incorrectly, but I know of at least 9 'correct' AUS delivered C3's that have 2 (L&R) side mirrors backing this up, my oz 77 c3 was delivered with 2 mirrors and is very correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl888 Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 EDIT: "The most original".. Not so sure about LHD.. But I know for a fact that Australian delivered 3L Carrera's have only one side mirror...!?The passenger side mirror, or LH mirror for a RHD car was an option for the Carrera 3.0, should be option #261 if I'm not mistaken. Not a truer word spoken ....The one upside I have found with it though is that it gives you a really wide audience .... more than most other sites on the web.It only takes one .....It actually takes two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Distinct lack of paperwork with the yellow C3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl888 Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 I wonder though if the bids were legit .... seems awfully odd that the 2 highest bids have been retracted and it fell so sharply.I'm just say'n .....This is usually a sign that the seller (Or the sellers friend) has wanted to see the high bid placed by the high bidder. Remember, eBay only increases the bid determined by the under bidder so you cannot determine the figure the high bidder has been prepared to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 The passenger side mirror, or LH mirror for a RHD car was an option for the Carrera 3.0, should be option #261 if I'm not mistaken. It actually takes two Correct Distinct lack of paperwork with the yellow C3.That's what I hear also (no books or receipts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Should that be a real problem? Seems the books issue is more about pandering too the speculator/'collector ' equation and ROI than any readily to do with the car - sure nice to have and all that but. Is it a nice car? Peter M and ByronBayChris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 I don't see books as a problem, all the cars I've had from Japan never came with books. The C3 looks the goods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Should that be a real problem? Seems the books issue is more about pandering too the speculator/'collector ' equation and ROI than any readily to do with the car - sure nice to have and all that but. Is it a nice car?I don't see books as a problem, all the cars I've had from Japan never came with books. The C3 looks the goods...The right answer is subjective I guess. Some people care about books, others don't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Would just be reflected in the price wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 Rationally why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 No particularly rational reason. But of course it's nice to have books and receipts that fill in the history of the car. But they don't replace a thorough objective assessment of condition. For most of us that drive our cars and don't just look at them waiting for them to appreciate, that's going to be more important.But, having said that, my cars all have their books and records, and I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 (edited) Rationally why No rationality or logic involved. A good car is a good car irrespective of whether there are some books and receipts in the glovebox or not. I just think books leads to greater confidence for the buyer and that's worth extra cash.Probably not as much extra cash as we often think though... Edited 8January, 2016 by Peter M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 (edited) RationallyNo books to me, suggests kilometre/miles become pure speculation and that in turn reflects on the provenance of the car, which in turn is what I would be paying the money for.But then I would also want to check the chassis number against the production number, in the course of due diligence.Just saying a car IS is not the final word.But that's just me. Edited 8January, 2016 by 9er Claywong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 If that C 3.0 is a recent import.. You could ask if they have the japanese deregistration papers which will show the mileage as it left JP. Just a thought Claywong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 8January, 2016 Report Share Posted 8January, 2016 It actually takes two It was meant in the context of ..... It doesn't matter how many people dick you around .... If one person really wants it, ebay is a great platform for reach and someone can always buy it before, during or after.....Still maintain "it only takes one" (to want it, that is) ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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