Help! 50split found me this GREAT bug on Ebay and....

[kvbug (karen)]

Wow Matt.. I didn't realize that you and Ted brought your toolboxes! lol     Since you guys know these vehicles so well and couldn't figure it out after that investigation,  it must really have been a problem.   

Gosh..  mere thanks just doesn't cover it   *+youth   .  We'll see what happens with the auction.

[kvbug (karen)]

Auction ended and the highest bid was $5800,  FAR below his desired reserve price.....

[Baha (Shawn)]

Auction ended and the highest bid was $5800,  FAR below his desired reserve price.....

time to negotiate...If its not the body, things can be adjusted... Swoop in and steal it whistleegi

[kvbug (karen)]

do fo you think that what Matt described is something that can be fixed, and if so who would be able to fix it?

[Baha (Shawn)]

Ill let Matt answer for sure.  But if the body seams are good then it has to be the Top and or windows.

A good top shop .  Or Jack. He can fix everything.  clap2-*

[kvbug (karen)]

Jack, what do you think?

Paul (50split) ,  your opinion?

Anyone else with opinions,  please feel free to share them!

[50split(paul)]

the problem sounds fixable but let matt make that call. you are in a good position though. the rest of the car seemed good so like shawn said swoop in there and try to get it for a steal. tell him you'd go for $5000 since you know the problems and need to fix it. matt, jack?

[lovebus (jack)]

I don't know about Vert tops but I know Matt has replaced one or two so I woulld trust his judgement.

May be just a bad seal, without seeing it I would just be guessing.

It never hurts to low ball him, the most he can say is no.

Or never drive it in the rain. (o;

[kvbug (karen)]

Thanks, everyone. Sorry to be !beathorse*

Not sure how low I can lowball him.  His reserve was 3K higher than the last closing bid. He'd listed it previously, and it no-sale'd at 8500 because it didn't meet his reserve.

  Ok,  we'll wait for Mr. Matt to weigh in...   

[Baha (Shawn)]

Thanks, everyone. Sorry to be !beathorse*

Don't be... This is fun... You're not being fickle. Each of these has had a problem. This is a great thread. It will be useful for those who read it in the future (OK not really)

Not sure how low I can lowball him.  His reserve was 3K higher than the last closing bid.

Oh it's easy... Mr Bug owner. You've already listed it previously...at least twice. Obviously youre reserve is too high. So bring it to about $7000 where it should be, and maybe in this horrible economy, you'll sell it. 
I've already had my guy look at it and with the exception of some seriously misaligned windows and an incorrect top replacement, he was impressed with the car. Taking that into consideration, if you knock off the $1200 that the necessary repairs will cost me I will bring you $5800 in cash.
I look forward to your reply,

Sincerly,
Kevin V********

Then if he accepts, you tell the guy that your wife Karen will come pick it up with a guy from Kessel's VW

Worst think that can happen is he says no (with some explatives about you or a parent)

OK the worst thing that can happen is he reads this thread  #@rofl3

[kvbug (karen)]

   The seller will know it's me because I've emailed & spoken with him before,  so no playing "Kevin"..lol      I'll try your email though, and see what he says.

   He'll probably be insulted, and yes mention something about my mom and army boots , the horse I rode in on,  or  censor++.gif,  but it's worth a shot!  #@rofl3   I especially like the part about the guy from Kessel's VW   :0)

   Yes if he reads the thread,  my evil plan  ::fire::  is through.

[Baha (Shawn)]

Go for it...but wait till we hear from Matt

[kvbug (karen)]

Yes sir,  will do.  ;)