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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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I know this is a wanted ad, but don't we all want a running/driving split for under $30k? lol

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2000999


He doesn't seem to have any trouble getting emails...


Dang, I guess I need to put up some ads!
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:40 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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Time to selling these as 356!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2116377


Shocked

I have a few of this and I guess it's time to post them for sale in the 356 Porsche section.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

No comment...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2130904
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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No comment...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2130904


too much bullshit to even list.

but...sad thing is some chuffer will probably pay that Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

what's with these shock bolts? Looks like a washer welded to the backside of the fender? Looks ok from above....
http://www.oldbug.com/groffzwit.htm
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:27 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

YIKES

plenty of half ass welding on that one. interior? yuk..

42K will buy a nice real split window! Shocked
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:34 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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what's with these shock bolts? Looks like a washer welded to the backside of the fender? Looks ok from above....
http://www.oldbug.com/groffzwit.htm


Crap interior, broken and missing pan bolts, crappy welding repairs, numerous wrong parts, and who knows what else is hiding. I feel sorry for whoever buys that car.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

The seller is upfront about the chassis repairs and provides excellent photography. The car is 65 years old. Those economical repairs may be the only reason the car even exists now. It's a Volkswagen for Christ' sake. Economical, fun transportation. And this one looks very nice, too. And rare. If you can't stand the shoddy welds, no one's asking you to crawl underneath it with a flashlight. I'd love to have that car. I'd drive it every day. Some of you guys just make me tired...

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

My assumption is those repairs are OLD, from before when Zwitters had a lot of value. It wasn't long ago that Zwitters got no respect at all--just wannabe split ovals. But I always liked them. Someone fixed the car and kept it on the road. Maybe 25 years ago. I appreciate that. Now, a new owner can decide if it's worth redoing the welds. Or not.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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My assumption is those repairs are OLD, from before when Zwitters had a lot of value. It wasn't long ago that Zwitters got no respect at all--just wannabe split ovals. Someone fixed the car and kept it on the road. Maybe 25 years ago. I appreciate that. Now, a new owner can decide if it's worth redoing the welds. Or not.


You’re obviously missing the point, they’re wanting top dollar for a car that isn’t worth top dollar. There are plenty of people out there who do the repairs right and can justify asking more money, but this car isn’t one of those cars. It’s cool that the car was kept on the road, but keeping it on the road is the easy part. Most people are too cheap to build something correctly, and it usually shows. I’ve seen cars that looked just as good as this one, but going through it revealed something completely different. At the price they’re asking and what it would cost to make it right, you could probably find one done correctly for less money.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

No hard feelings, and I do know this is a whine thread. I reacted to the statement "I feel sorry for whoever buys that car." I assume the seller will bargain down--maybe a lot--so that person could actually end up very happy. They'll know what they're getting, and it looks like a fun car. No one has to feel sorry for anyone!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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No hard feelings, and I do know this is a whine thread. I reacted to the statement "I feel sorry for whoever buys that car." I assume the seller will bargain down--maybe a lot--so that person could actually end up very happy. They'll know what they're getting, and it looks like a fun car. No one has to feel sorry for anyone!


I feel bad for people that don’t know any better that overpay for something. I’m not saying this is being misrepresented, but don’t think everything is being disclosed. Randy doesn’t have the ability to disclose everything because 95% or more of the cars he advertises aren’t near him, and even detailed pictures only tell part of the story.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

The cost of redoing the car "right" only has bearing if doing so matters to the buyer. Not every car needs to be a concourse queen to give pleasure. If someone wants a car to just drive and enjoy, spending that premium doesn't make sense anyway. Keep it in the bank. The ad describes this car as a "driver quality... amateur restoration, an attractive car ...with many flaws and shortcomings." It points out the major incorrect parts and hints at many more minor ones. That seems fair to me!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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The cost of redoing the car "right" only has bearing if doing so matters to the buyer. Not every car needs to be a concourse queen to give pleasure. If someone wants a car to just drive and enjoy, spending that premium doesn't make sense anyway. Keep it in the bank. The ad describes this car as a "driver quality... amateur restoration, an attractive car ...with many flaws and shortcomings." It points out the major incorrect parts and hints at many more minor ones. That seems fair to me!


The wording in the ad may reflect the quality of the car, but the price doesn’t. My whole point is that the car is way overpriced for what you’re getting. The fact that it’s a decent looking car that you can drive doesn’t make it worth top dollar. There’s a BEAUTIFUL black split on here for not much more than this one, and it’s 10x’s the car that this one is.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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My assumption is those repairs are OLD, from before when Zwitters had a lot of value. It wasn't long ago that Zwitters got no respect at all--just wannabe split ovals. Someone fixed the car and kept it on the road. Maybe 25 years ago. I appreciate that. Now, a new owner can decide if it's worth redoing the welds. Or not.


You’re obviously missing the point, they’re wanting top dollar for a car that isn’t worth top dollar. There are plenty of people out there who do the repairs right and can justify asking more money, but this car isn’t one of those cars. It’s cool that the car was kept on the road, but keeping it on the road is the easy part. Most people are too cheap to build something correctly, and it usually shows. I’ve seen cars that looked just as good as this one, but going through it revealed something completely different. At the price they’re asking and what it would cost to make it right, you could probably find one done correctly for less money.



Case in point, for very little more you could have this - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2132316

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If I had the desire to own an early car I know which seller I'd be contacting to work a deal
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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oldovaldriver wrote:
My assumption is those repairs are OLD, from before when Zwitters had a lot of value. It wasn't long ago that Zwitters got no respect at all--just wannabe split ovals. Someone fixed the car and kept it on the road. Maybe 25 years ago. I appreciate that. Now, a new owner can decide if it's worth redoing the welds. Or not.


You’re obviously missing the point, they’re wanting top dollar for a car that isn’t worth top dollar. There are plenty of people out there who do the repairs right and can justify asking more money, but this car isn’t one of those cars. It’s cool that the car was kept on the road, but keeping it on the road is the easy part. Most people are too cheap to build something correctly, and it usually shows. I’ve seen cars that looked just as good as this one, but going through it revealed something completely different. At the price they’re asking and what it would cost to make it right, you could probably find one done correctly for less money.



Case in point, for very little more you could have this - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2132316

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


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If I had the desire to own an early car I know which seller I'd be contacting to work a deal


Exactly, that’s the exact car I was referring to.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

I looked that car up when you mentioned it, and I agree it's a better car for the asking price. Of course, until both cars sell we don't really know how big the price difference is. The black split could be very firm, while the Zwitter may be more negotiable. Or not!

On the other hand, the cars aren't quite apples and apples. Most people prefer a genuine split to a Zwitter, but if someone really wants a Zwitter they can be hard to find. Also, the split shown may present some issues to someone interested in driving. What to do about that awesome original interior? I'd want to keep it just as is, but if you drive the car it will deteriorate. So do you remove the original and store it (if you have space!), and replace it with a quality reproduction? That's an added expense in the thousands, which further separates the real cost of the two cars.

Ultimately the purchasers will decide for themselves. If someone pays the asking price or close to it, they may have their reasons. The Zwitter may suit their purpose exactly as is, while the other may take some effort. Maybe they want a car right now, for this year's driving season. Maybe the Zwitter is more geographically desirable for them. Maybe they just like the color.

I'm not necessarily put off by a high asking price, although I know that's partly what this thread is about. The seller may just be testing the waters, or leaving room to bargain. Everyone has their own strategy. All I can say is I appreciate the seller's honesty and good photography, and I don't have any problem with the car as it's presented. Like I said, I'd drive it in a heartbeat!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2138354

this is absolutely useless.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:09 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

neither VW nor Porsche related...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2139187
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale Reply with quote

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neither VW nor Porsche related...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2139187
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