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rusty_74_bug
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 Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:52 pm Post subject: 74 Bug value help |
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Hi All,
Haven't posted in awhile!
I am considering selling my 74 standard. Girlfriend and I are wanting to move due to neighbor that has caused us problems over the years (sorry, too much information) and we need an X amount of $$. X is unknown at this time. Obviously selling my garage toys is gonna help. I have an '81 Vette that I have decided to sell for sure and am working on that but am now considering my Bug. I love this Bug and I honestly like it more than the Vette and don't really want to sell it as it's fun to work on but oh well, that's life  Just wondering if I can get some input on what I should be asking. I am currently looking at the samba classifieds and seeing what people are asking for theirs factoring in year and condition. Prices seem to be all over the place. Some background on my Bug: I bought from an online auction in 2019 for $700 and was listed as a non runner. I gambled and bought it. Got it home and charged the battery and it started right up. Haven't done anything cosmetically, just mechanical. Just looking for some input because I'm certain I can get more than what I paid. Not trying to screw anyone over, but obviously I want to get as much as I can. I'll add some pics to this thread soon as well as trying to remember everything I've done/fixed. FYI, a couple years ago I sold my 74 Super on here and got what I asked but now wondering if I should have asked for more despite it being a Super and rougher around the edges.
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Starbucket
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Rusted out places determines value along with missing parts. A good rule of thumb is determine what it might be worth if you were buying it then add $500 so they can Bargen you down to your real price and it should sell. |
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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thanks Starbucket. I'm working uploading pics to this thread if anyone wants to comment and throw me a number. I'll have them up soon.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon.
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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here's a couple of pics of under the crescent vents
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| Glenn wrote: |
| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize. |
I will absolutely put a post in the correct part of the site when I can figure out what I'm going to ask for it. If this needs removed or edited please let me know.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| Glenn wrote: |
| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize. |
Its, as you userid says, a Rusty Bug. $500-$1000 is all it's worth. Start high, you can always be talked down.
You paid $700.. be glad to get it back.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize. |
Its, as you userid says, a Rusty Bug. $500-$1000 is all it's worth. Start high, you can always be talked down. |
Thanks Glenn but Rusty is my name. Thought it'd be a funny user name
I'm a little surprised at the range you suggest but ok, thank you.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| Glenn wrote: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| rusty_74_bug wrote: |
| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize. |
Its, as you userid says, a Rusty Bug. $500-$1000 is all it's worth. Start high, you can always be talked down. |
Thanks Glenn but Rusty is my name. Thought it'd be a funny user name
I'm a little surprised at the range you suggest but ok, thank you. |
It's only worth what someone else is willing to pay.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| I am getting together a list of known problems/stuff I've fixed and will post soon. |
Sounds like an ad.
Remember that ads are not allowed in the forums. |
I understand it looks like an ad and I didn't intend that. Just hoping for some number input. I apologize. |
Its, as you userid says, a Rusty Bug. $500-$1000 is all it's worth. Start high, you can always be talked down. |
Thanks Glenn but Rusty is my name. Thought it'd be a funny user name
I'm a little surprised at the range you suggest but ok, thank you. |
It's only worth what someone else is willing to pay. |
so true. Thank you. I have an idea of a number now and am working on an ad that i will put in the classifieds section.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| If you can drive it home ask 4,500 for a quick sale and 5,500 if you've got time to sit a bit to see what comes along. |
Did you see the rot by the back window?
Who know what the rockers and pans are under the insulation. Even the rim is bent.
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| If you can drive it home ask 4,500 for a quick sale and 5,500 if you've got time to sit a bit to see what comes along. |
Also I think Craigslist and Facebook are going to tap into an audience that is less picky about early vs late and standard vs super and less vigilant about the death foam areas below the crescent vents. On a general purpose advertising market might be more likely to be seen by people who just see a bright Yellow VW Bug that would be fun to drive around.
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| If you can drive it home ask 4,500 for a quick sale and 5,500 if you've got time to sit a bit to see what comes along. |
Did you see the rot by the back window?
Who know what the rockers and pans are under the insulation. Even the rim is bent. |
Yep, still the market is changing if you ask me and there is a broader audience if the car can drive around locally like a novelty toy. Narrower market for people looking for the right car to restore.
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Buggeee
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| If you can drive it home ask 4,500 for a quick sale and 5,500 if you've got time to sit a bit to see what comes along. |
Did you see the rot by the back window?
Who know what the rockers and pans are under the insulation. Even the rim is bent. |
I like Buggeee's numbers
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Bug value help |
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Engine extracted is $1K if it's a solid runner.
$2K car and out the door.
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