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General Forums => Classifieds => Topic started by: 66split on August 24, 2004, 08:16:37 AM
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What do you guys think? someone says samba for a few weeks, then ebay...
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huh?
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to sell a vw? which is better?
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the samba worked for me. never tried to sell anything on ebay. but it's great for cheap parts...ebay that is. i think the samba has driven up the price of shitty vehicles. I sold my '64 sunroof to someone localy for $1700 because it was a roach. its now up for sale for $5700.
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Airspeed!!! :rockon:
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Airspeed!!! :rockon:
nobody buys anything off this site!!! quick!! someone buy my honda and prove me wrong!!!
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I agree Rick, go with the Samba - ebay gets all kinds of idiots that know jack about VW's.
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i'll give the samba a try. I am really in no hurry, just want some back of what i got into it :)
thanks guys
R
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dude, your not selling your bus!! i saw it at the Shoreline Vintage show......sick f@#kn' bus!!!!!!! :rockon:
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yeah..i am selling it. I have way more into it then I will ever get out of it though. Figured i'd sell it with 3 options, no motor, 1835 Dual carbed or if some one steps up with the turbo motor, although I'd really like to keep the motor... :)
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whats the going price?
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i dunno yet Russ, whats your op?
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beats the hell out of me? :) you atleast know what you have into it.
why the sale you can't be bored with it yet,buying a house renovating?
hope it all works out for you
russ
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yeah, we are going to buy a house before the prices get way out of hand..they are already horrible. Trust me, i'd love to keep it but maybe some one with offer a part trade with a ragtop or a thing :)
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nobody buys anything off this site!!!
Don'y blame the site for your Sh@##y taste in vehicles Dan, maybe you should try www.ricelovers.com or maybe www.yanktankers.com for your new cruiser/ land yacht
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Don'y blame the site for your Sh@##y taste in vehicles Dan, maybe you should try www.ricelovers.com or maybe www.yanktankers.com for your new cruiser/ land yacht
mmmm rice.... :wub:
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det...l.php?id=100806 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=100806)
ok, i am starting to cry now....... :(
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Sorry to hear you gotta sell the bus! It sure is sweet and the price is good! Wish I could buy it..
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Sorry to hear you gotta sell the bus! It sure is sweet and the price is good! Wish I could buy it..
price is good for the samba.....fits right in
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I'll trad you my Saturn and my soul for that bus. :rolleyes:
Sweet bus. Sorry you have to sell 'er.
Good luck with the sale - not that you'll need it. :rockon:
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price is good for the samba.....fits right in
bitter much?
i agree that thesamba.com and ebay have some exagerated prices, but come on now.
did you read the add or just see the price and get pissed because it's another sweet bus that you cant afford?
a freshly restored 66 westy w/ a 2110 turbo motor. all new or nos parts. og vinyl & westy cabinets. tons of cool accesories. and thats just the tip of the iceberg.
and more importantly is that its a properly done rebuild. and tastefully done and well thought out, imho. everything fits and sits just right on this bus. nothing looks tacky or out of place.
now, find a similar bus, and rebuild it to those standards and find out how much $$ and time it takes and you'll appreciate this bus and the price alot more.
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I've seen this bus first hand, pictures do NOT do it justice. One of the nicest examples I have ever seen, EVER.
I bet if someone were to try and build the identical bus, ground up like this was, it would cost WAY more then what Rick has it listed for.
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thanks guys. It did cost alot more to build then I have it listed for. I know its not everyones cup of tea and thats fine. I'm just a VW guy. Find someone that WILL paint a bus, then ask how much. :blink: ..Barry and Lanny know...I'd sell it for alot less w/o the motor! ;)
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bitter much?
i agree that thesamba.com and ebay have some exagerated prices, but come on now.
did you read the add or just see the price and get pissed because it's another sweet bus that you cant afford?
a freshly restored 66 westy w/ a 2110 turbo motor. all new or nos parts. og vinyl & westy cabinets. tons of cool accesories. and thats just the tip of the iceberg.
and more importantly is that its a properly done rebuild. and tastefully done and well thought out, imho. everything fits and sits just right on this bus. nothing looks tacky or out of place.
now, find a similar bus, and rebuild it to those standards and find out how much $$ and time it takes and you'll appreciate this bus and the price alot more.
fly off the handle much??
if you read the entire thread you'll see that I gave the man props on a sweet bus as I have actualy seen it in person....have you silas?
besides 66split shit on my thread when I was asking 6k for my bus, of which he had never seen. and of which many people on this board had.
QUOTE (six deuce @ Mar 19 2004, 02:34 PM)
QUOTE (ehos @ Mar 19 2004, 01:16 PM)
TAKE IT BACK! TAKE IT BACK!
It's the best site out there. SAY IT! Heresy!
the samba has done nothing but drive the price up on mediocre vehicles
http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.m...403171318359688 (http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.m...403171318359688)
seriously!!!
i dunno six, dont you want like 6k for your panel? the samba didnt force you to put it up that high...I bought my bus complete with almost 0 rust for alot less then that. That bug is supersweet and he probably has about that into it. I know I have alot more then that into my bus that i will never get out of it but I WUV my bus! I know i would never have gotten my bus to the point it is w/o the samba or STF. STF is how I met James and a coupla other guys up here that have helped me out as well thanks guy to each his own and good luck on sellin the bus, it sure is nice, hope it stays local...
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naming a car is gay...really gay.
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$30,773.88 CAD Wow!! FOR A 1966 Westfalia your van must be beautiful. Maybe you can connect with Barry to sell it as I hear he has connections down south. As for HellGTI's bus I can vouch for the fact that it had all rust completely removed about seven years ago and it was lowered using parts from Franklin's. $5000 US I think was definitely appropriate given the fact that he added 36mm dellorto's and bumped up the displacement to 1776cc
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$30,773.88 CAD Wow!! FOR A 1966 Westfalia your van must be beautiful. Maybe you can connect with Barry to sell it as I hear he has connections down south. As for HellGTI's bus I can vouch for the fact that it had all rust completely removed about seven years ago and it was lowered using parts from Franklin's. $5000 US I think was definitely appropriate given the fact that he added 36mm dellorto's and bumped up the displacement to 1776cc
i should have bought geoff's "mint" westy interior for $250 and asked for $18,000 :lol:
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i wasn't bustin on your bus.. I was making fun of the fact that you bust on the samba all the time then go there and sell your shit. I am glad you go what you wanted for it...i don't remember it but thats cool....besides you're the one always rippin on other peoples cars...
..the fact of the matter is that you never get out of it what you put into it...
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i wasn't bustin on your bus.. I was making fun of the fact that you bust on the samba all the time then go there and sell your shit. I am glad you go what you wanted for it...i don't remember it but thats cool....besides you're the one always rippin on other peoples cars...
..the fact of the matter is that you never get out of it what you put into it...
dude I was by no means ripping on your car and I haven't ripped on anyone elses for that matter. but, yes, i personaly find the samba to be a complete joke. but i used it. so what. these are volkswagens. as much as I love them and besides the fact I've always had one of some form since I was 15, i find the samba makes this little hobby of ours harder and harder to take seriously.
edit: i'm not taking shots at you or your bus...i miss my bus. and like you said, you never get back what you put in. I sold mine for exactly what I bought it for. after 4 years of owning and adding to it.
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thats cool. I think i was just sticking up for that beetle in an odd sort of way. If you bought parts from franklins you no doubt had a sizeable investment in it! :)
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So what are the three price options? I get customers calling all the time looking for buses from all over the USA. Maybe I can find someone with a fat wallet. A few questions answered would help. "when was the turbo motor built?" "Do you have "20,000.00US in receipts?" "When were the pictures with the empi's taken?" These would all help as you are asking a price that only discerning buyers will pay. I have to say that is a nice set up but the turbo technology has advanced and 041's are not even available anymore. But hey props to you if you can get what you are asking, I think we all will be jealous if you get that much money back.
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71bus , you're a riot.
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Am I?? Thats great! I so glad that you take a good ribbing. I only do it because you are listing your bus for so much. Truth be told it doesn't really matter to me either way, if you get it good for you. Using average depreciation figures you must have over $30,000 into it. So like I said I am all for it it looks like a beautiful bus and it is probably worth it when you compare it to other 21 and 23 windows in the same price range. So, all in good fun thanks for being a good sport
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Looking more at your bus I think you will get it I just think most of us in this area either a: can't afford it or b: are not used to paying what they are getting for them down south. So honestly I hope you sell it for what you are asking it is worth it to the right buyer. Good luck :rockon:
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OK Boys lets all get along!!! :wub:
Hey, My Dad used to sell cars, and he told me "There is an ass for every seat" and it is so true... Samba has driven up the prices, However people are buying. so it is a supply and demand. I personally think you should ask what you want... If you still have it 3 years later then you are asking too much. ;)
66 split I hope you get what you want.. and please turn up the Boost Dood
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Pointblank the diplomat at work, fighting the rich helping the poor! making sure we all get along. It would be bedlam without you. :D Actually I said my peace 66split has a nice bus and like I said it is probably worth as much as the other buses in that price range. I guess my issue is with rich people getting on the samba and buying up all the nice cars. I hope the bus stays stateside as the really sweet rides are getting snatched by Japanese and English enthusiasts. I guess I will have to be content with whatever ratted out old VW I can afford :(
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Pointblank the diplomat at work, fighting the rich helping the poor! making sure we all get along. It would be bedlam without you. :D Actually I said my peace 66split has a nice bus and like I said it is probably worth as much as the other buses in that price range. I guess my issue is with rich people getting on the samba and buying up all the nice cars. I hope the bus stays stateside as the really sweet rides are getting snatched by Japanese and English enthusiasts. I guess I will have to be content with whatever ratted out old VW I can afford :(
come to the dark side....
yanktankspeedparts.com
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word... just making nice, it doen't mean I agree with 30,000.00CA non 23 window buses. I guess thats the way shite is going though. I figure any money spent directly on parts should be somewhat recovered and beyond that you do it because thats the vehicle you want. I have one friend that has been trying to sell a dove blue 1960 panel with a unique history that has had extensive welding and he can't get the $4800US that he is asking. But as long as there are Randy Carlson and Drew Colomes around then buses will continue to sell for exorbinant prices. Case in point Drew Colome bought Karl's 56 single cab for a fraction of the $13,500US that he is asking for on the samba. To think VW John tried to tell us that Drew phoned Karl and complained about the quality of that bus. Those of us that saw knew that it was worth every penny of what Karl got for it but for Drew to realise a mimimum 2500US profit?? come on. I guess its the fairness in me to antagonize 66split for trying to capitalize on the inflated market. I guess $30,000.00 CA is not much to an englishman whose currency is worth more than the american dollar!
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fly off the handle much??
that was nothing. you dont want to see me fly off the handle. trust me. ;)
if you read the entire thread you'll see that I gave the man props on a sweet bus as I have actualy seen it in person....have you silas?
i have read the entire thread and no i havent seen the bus in person.
besides 66split shit on my thread when I was asking 6k for my bus, of which he had never seen. and of which many people on this board had.
so that is your ticket to shit on anything that 66split sells?
again, i agree that thesamba & ebay have exagerated prices. but what is the point in whining about it. had you sold your 64 on thesamba.com you could have got a little more for it. think of it as a business opportunity.
and pointblank is absolutely correct. supply and demand. there is a way to use it to your advantage but it will also hurt you a little in the long run.
the fact of the matter is that as these cars (vw's) get older and more scarce, the cost to maintain/restore/rebuild/own/drive will go up. aswell, there are alot more people enjoying the vw's these days so finding parts/cars/etc is getting a little harder. but we are far from extinction.
i think the main problem is that alot of vw owners/lovers are cheap. they still think its the 60's and that there are og splits or ovals for sale all over the place for dirt cheap. they think that the vw can be restored or rebuilt for nothing. they whine about the cost of parts/cars/maintenance/rebuilds when in fact, it is just as costly as any other hobby. (marble collecting not included).
i have no problem with you hellgti, or anyone else on this forum. i'm not pointing fingers at anyone in particular. just stating my opinion.
now back to our regularly scheduled program. :P
66split. that bus is worth every penny you're asking for it. i hope you get what you want for it and i hope it goes to someone who truly appreciates it.
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silas, please show me where i have shit on anything 66split has sold.
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hey guys..can we all chill. I appreciate the comments good and bad. I knew from day one my ride wouldn't be some peoples cup o tea. no sweat off my back. What i can say is that in my life is that i built the vw of my dreams. I have ALWAYS loved westies and to own a split is special. I am proud of that. I am also proud that since i put it up I have had more compliments from people I truly admire in the vw world that i ever could have dreamed of and quite a few europeans i admire as well. yeah most say they'd never sell and i said that myself once, but the truth of the matter is I have a family, a wife and child. And i robbed them of more time and quite a bit of money in the last 4 years to build this thing then i ever thought i would, you can say i became obsessed. I would like to once again own a house and hopefully before the prices double (talk about vw;s going up,,sheesh) and have another child. I come here (to this site) cuz i live about 1 mile from the border and I am proud to say I consider quite a few of you friends to me. At the vintage meet i got to meet even more of you. (BTW I ignore the canada vs the us thing ;) ) Anyways, this is not the rants on the samba.. We all know what a few certain resellers and others have done to the hobby but lets face it. Its not really a hobby anymore, its a huge business and most of us can thank the internet for that. I'd really appreciate it if we can just all chill and have a brew, hopefully an american one.. ;)
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Bring those American beer on up and lets drink em!!!!
B)
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Ya I'm down with that - actually bring some of that american micro brew beer I've heard about - supposed to be nearly as good as canadian.... :P
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I'd really appreciate it if we can just all chill and have a brew, hopefully an american one.. ;)
hey man, i'm in.
as long as it's pabst. :lol:
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cool..none of that canadian moose piss you call beer! I'm buyin at the next get together...hey James, when is Cindy going to work? lol