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RADCAT RICH     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA |
posted 12-16-2008 08:46 AM
    
Is it my imagination, or reality ? why do most of the buyers EXPECT to buy preowned Prowlers, Spare Parts, used Add-on equipment to bid so LOW , and EXPECT such a bargain on said parts.These items are not from HOMEBOY SHOPPING CLUB, or from the back of someones truck. Just you wait and see down the road what you WILL have to pay for some of these items Not to post someones poa name , but 1 individual pm'd me with an INSULT, i would NOT even consider it an offer! Hard Top offer was $ 1500. maybe this is why our cars also dont resell for what they should JMO This message has been edited by RADCAT RICH on 12-16-2008 at 08:47 AM |
TLRandall               POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CALDWELL, TX, US |
posted 12-16-2008 08:50 AM
ok Rich, since you fronted me out, I will up my offer to two dollars!  Seriously though, prices on all collector cars are tanking right now, but that doesn't mean that we should be looking to take advantage of each other. ------------------ |
nitrosteve POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chino Hills,Ca. United States |
posted 12-16-2008 09:20 AM
These things happen in a slumping economy. People belive someone is in financial straights and make offers that may not be up to the sellers expectations. The item is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay, an offer you may refuse may be snapped up in a second by another seller. I believe the same works in reverse, we have several people on this site that buy up certain items, (in their mind cornering the market) then resell them at ridiculous prices, many times at 2 and 3 times what they should be priced at. Again it is a buyers market with the economy in the condition it is. Don't buy from sellers who are obviously buying low and selling high, let them sit on their items for a while and the price will come down, if it doesn't then look at the money you saved. Sometimes the best deal is the one you never make. No one should be upset at someone making an offer, you requested that they do so, respectfully decline and leave it at that. They obviously offered what they thought was a fair price or maybe what they can afford. They shouldn't be condemned publicly for their offer. If someone was in fact desperate for money they would welcome any offer that might save their house or feed their family. I don't know about others here but I think that HOMEBOY SHOPPING CLUB remark you made is offensive, uncalled for, disrespectful, rude, and should be removed from this site! This message has been edited by nitrosteve on 12-16-2008 at 09:25 AM |
MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 12-16-2008 09:33 AM
I believe if you are truly insulted by a low offer for a man made object you are way too attached to it. |
DFOTOPRO POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Redlands, Ca |
posted 12-16-2008 10:08 AM
when something is offered for sale it is up to the person Selling to set a price. if they choose they may also state "OBO" in which case you should not be insulted by any offer .to low don't sell or come back with a counter offer dj |
Wayne Finch POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Toronto, Canada |
posted 12-16-2008 10:45 AM
Bank stocks down 80% Stock market in general down 50% Housing prices down 10-40% Collector cars (and parts) are generally a very discretionary purchase and one should suspect that the prices of collector cars will be more volatile than other assets. It would not at all surprise me to see average collector cars drop 50-75% in this environment. Obviously with a collection myself, this isn't something I want to see, but it is likely and I have always run my collection with this in mind. |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-16-2008 10:45 AM
i offered 1.50,he said he would think about it.to add to it most people have no idea what a part costs either.. ------------------ |
Rocky Vander Prowler Junkie From:NAPA VALLEY. CALIFORNIA |
posted 12-16-2008 02:44 PM
I just picked up a 1997 purple prowler for $21,000.00 with just 16,000 miles on it. The guy needed money and he was desperate. I'll bet i could sell this prowler for 30 K or more and it is spotless. |
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RADCAT RICH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA |
posted 12-16-2008 03:35 PM
quote: Congradulations Rocky |
sicprwl Prowler Newbie From:Philippine Islands/ Not Puerto Rico |
posted 12-16-2008 10:47 PM
I agree with the previous responses in that you should not be insulted if someone makes an offer, after all they are offering base on what they can afford or feel what is worth to them. You can always decline. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-16-2008 11:33 PM
quote: Not according to the dealers I spoke with today. They said a 97 with under 6K miles was only worth 10K-12K MAX. He said that there was a black 99 at an Enterprise just down the road a couple months back. Since they take incredible care of their rentals via regular maintenance, they get alot of their cars from Enterprise. They wanted $15K for it. He wouldn't buy it. Appearantly it sold cause it ain't there no mo. Some poor sap sure got ripped off. |
EssexExport Prowler Junkie From:Lakewood, NJ, USA |
posted 12-17-2008 05:01 PM
Yes, blame it on the current economy & Bush! |
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Rocky Vander Prowler Junkie From:NAPA VALLEY. CALIFORNIA |
posted 12-17-2008 05:34 PM
Most dealers don't know what they are talking about,I'd love to see a 97 with 6k miles for 10k this will never happen. |
BeWare  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 12-17-2008 05:42 PM
quote: Not according to the dealers I spoke with today. They said a 97 with under 6K miles was only worth 10K-12K MAX. He said that there was a black 99 at an Enterprise just down the road a couple months back. Since they take incredible care of their rentals via regular maintenance, they get alot of their cars from Enterprise. They wanted $15K for it. He wouldn't buy it. Apparently it sold cause it ain't there no mo. Some poor sap sure got ripped off.[/B][/QUOTE] I would not believe anything a dealer tells me right now. I recently took our very low mileage 2005 Dream Cruiser convert to Car Max to see what they would give us for it. They offered 4K less than what the Kelly Blue Book quoted as AVERAGE trade-in for GT Convert. Dream Cruisers are much better equipped than a GT and offer limited production options either not available or optional on the GT. I have to wonder if times are so bad for car sales why are they still asking way above MSRP for a new Challenger. My guess is because if someone has the means and wants it bad enough they will pay that price. Wouldn't the same hold true for a limited production vehicle like the Prowler. |
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DFOTOPRO POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Redlands, Ca |
posted 12-17-2008 05:57 PM
Car Max just offered me 8,000.00 for an 06 300C with every option you could get from the factory, plus a billett grille and custom tail fin, one owner...and they were really upset when I left laughing.. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 12-17-2008 06:00 PM
...many people make unrealistic offers, and end up purchasing said items..... ...I always price my items for sale with an "OBO"....that way, there is a starting point to work from |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-17-2008 10:40 PM
I forgot to mention another humorous item he mentioned... he said the Prowler doesn't hold its value. Didn't matter what I told him to the contrary. |
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Rocky Vander Prowler Junkie From:NAPA VALLEY. CALIFORNIA |
posted 12-17-2008 10:46 PM
I took my mom's mercury grand marquis to car max they offered to buy it for $5200.00 & i sold it to a private party for $8,0000.00 so there you have it. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 12-18-2008 07:23 AM
quote: There's a Car Max dealership in Deer Lodge, Montana?,,,population 3,500 cold souls. Who knew? |
DR PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Florist From:TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA |
posted 12-18-2008 09:22 AM
I was thinking about trading in my 2004 H2...until I found out the value...aaah no thanks! I'll be keeping it for a while! |
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio |
posted 12-18-2008 07:14 PM
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alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 12-18-2008 08:05 PM
The economy is why I bought my Prowler. I bought it from a friend to help him out. Hopefully his situation will improve during the next year or two and he will be in a position to buy it back at a pre-determined price in two years. If not I will have the option to keep it or sell it at that time. If I haven't fallen in love with this particular Prowler (fat chance)and choose to sell it, I will undoubtedly look for another or maybe talk my dad out of his Black Tie. Right now I am happy to help out a friend but in two years I may not be so happy to give up the car but that's life. |
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JRL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Devon, Pa. USA |
posted 12-21-2008 07:22 AM
A 99 with 7000 miles just wholesaled for about $25K. A 2000 with about the same miles (6-7K) just sold for 27K. Take that for what it's worth |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 12-21-2008 09:26 AM
It's worth,,,,,,what it will bring in CASH,,,,TODAY
JRL > good to see you back,,and thanks for the report. |
bjprowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Clarksville,Ohio,USA |
posted 12-21-2008 07:50 PM
I guess you could say that mine is "priceless"......Cause I wouldn't take anything for it...  |
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