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Post by jspbtown on Jun 17, 2013 13:36:07 GMT -5
Another thing to remember is a return on your investment. Granted..most people don't get back what they put into their cars (unless you do alot yourself and its a desireable car).
Understand that the vast majority of Bradleys which are finished by the book are in the $4000 range. Wildly modified (and often unfinished) don't go for the money their owners want them to go for. The market for heavily modified Bradleys just isn't there.
Take it from a guy who has done a few....there is a certain econimic ceiling to VW based kits (regardless of the powerplant).
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Post by papilonious on Jun 18, 2013 6:51:52 GMT -5
the guy is only asking $800 so that leaves enough $ in the budget to actually get it fixed. The body work is not a concern, its everything else. I'm worried that I'll get it back here and drop it off to get fixed and they'll tell me it's beyond fixing (or it will cost more than my budget). I dont have the knowledge or tools or time to do it all myself but I do have about $2500 to sink into it.
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 18, 2013 8:48:06 GMT -5
$2500 with someone else doing the work is going to be tough.
And do you have someone who is well versed in kit car repair? I have heard so many horror stories.
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Post by horen2tas on Jun 18, 2013 9:44:29 GMT -5
If you are not able to do your own repairs at least basics, that $2500 is not going to go very far, unless you meet a VW angel of a mechanic who wants to help you out just for the sheer love of working on the car. I'd say walk away from that thing and use the $3200 to buy something a little more worthwhile. I know on CraigsList & TheSamba if you watch carefully and often you can catch a good deal, but I would definitely walk away from that thing unless he was willing to give it to you to learn on.
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Post by dawgdk on Jun 18, 2013 13:56:19 GMT -5
Not too long back I sold a GT ll in running driving condition for $800. It was complete only needing seat cover repair! I think you need to pass on this one. None of the body mods are done correct and if you drove this one down the road when you came back home the mods would probably be on the highway somewhere! Now if is in great running condition, transmission checks out good, good brakes, bushing in front and rear good, no cracked windshield, and has all the glass it would be worth the money even with the body needing work. These cars come up often on ebay and craigslist at a reasonable price so just keep an eye out and you can get a nice car for the same price.
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Post by clouseau17961 on Jun 18, 2013 14:56:14 GMT -5
Hello,
Just my opinion.
Cars are a money pit. It's cheaper to buy one that someone allready put the time and money into. You will probably not get your money back out of it.
You need to ask yourself:
Can you do the work on it yourself? (or at least most of it)
Do you have a place to do the work on it?
Again just my opinion.
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Post by fastcorgigarage on Jun 18, 2013 15:53:50 GMT -5
I would walk away. This car is going to take a few years to get done and will cost a whole lot more than $2,500. I would just go out and buy an already done car that way you get something you like at a deal. I would rather see you buy someone else's crushed restoration dream than to be the guy doing the same in a year. Plus talk to the guy selling it and ask him what he has in it cash wise and ask him why he decided to sell it.
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Post by skip20 on Jun 18, 2013 17:50:53 GMT -5
Where in the world are you?
Would help us to know!
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jun 18, 2013 18:54:53 GMT -5
Judging from the lack of a separation in the engine bay to separate the hot from the cold, that engine has had a hard life.
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Post by horen2tas on Jun 18, 2013 20:32:24 GMT -5
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Post by horen2tas on Jun 18, 2013 21:08:17 GMT -5
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