Your thoughts on my 308 for $35K

I'd stand firm for awhile........that's in line with the tire kicking I've done..

I will note that the market seems sluggish right now.........

Do you have stock wheels????

 

Can you post some more picks?

I voted 35k because of the items you noted. But, with your recent, public posts about having it fixed, that might work against you.

 

A '77 308GTS??

I guess Europe got them first, conventional wisdom, whoever he is, says all were GTBs until '78 in the US.........

This is a VERY early GTS, is it dry sump as well? That'd be a big selling point, IMO!!!

 

If it runs, it runs.....LOL!

Glad all ended well.........

 

No it's not dry sump.

 

The major helps significantly. The mileage is going to be a deal killer. I have trouble getting people to look at my 328 with 75,000 miles. The No Cat thing may help in some places, but for those of us who have tailpipe emission checks, the emission stations aren't going to care that it's a Euro.

If you don't have to sell it, hold the line. The price seems fair but you're going to need a special buyer to step up to a "high-mileage" car. (215 miles a month -- that's just abuse )

 

35k seems right given the recent service and gearbox work plus the refreshed interior. With new rubber and suspension bushings this makes the car at 35k for sure as the 'usual suspects' and normal wear/replace items have been dealt with. Sure there are lower priced Fcars out there, but (rhetorical question) what will they need in service/funds to reach the level of your car?

Perhaps you might go down to 34k, but 33k would be a bit low in my book. Sales are usually slow in the winter, yet in the spring things heat up quite a bit

Only other main concerns is the exhaust system, engine mounts, condition of the shocks, and of course rust factor.

If the car checks out great for compression/leakdown then you should be fine at 35k or so. But there will always be someone looking to lowball you 30k hoping to get a steal. Stand firm. Sure they can get a 30k car... and the needs for future servicing/costs that usually come with that.

Just my 2 Yen.

 

Why wouldn't it be dry sump?????

School me up on that...........

 

Power to you! If you get that kind of money, all of us 308 owners would be happy to see that the prices are going up. I watch eBay and I just don't see these cars getting this kind of money yet, but I'm sure they will in a few more years. I have a '77 too. I'd probably see how it goes for a while, but be realistic in taking offers on it below your asking price.

Best of luck!

Birdman

Hey, this is my 1,000th post!

 

LOL Sheesh, if that is the case the 12k miles i racked up last year....

 

It's got US type side markers, too...

Is the DOT paperwork in good shape, Peter?

 

Peter, just curious, do you have the DOT exemptions? i.e., does it need to be smogged in California?

Other than that, it looks beautiful, and I hope it is worth at least $35k.

Dom

 

As I recall in 1977 US spec 308s came with a thermreactor system, not a cat.

 

A comment about the poll:

The only people who really matter are the ones writing checks. I asked on an Esprit list what people thought my S4s was worth. There was quite a distance between what non-buyers or other owners told me my car was worth and what actual shoppers would be willing to pay. I found my mechanic to be a more accurate source. He's seen the cars trade hands recently and knows the market price.

 

Peter,

I have no doubts that your car is very nice, but IMO (which is worth less than you paid for it), it's a $30k car. If I were a buyer, it being a Euro would concern me, as would the high miles. And what's with those gold wheels, didn't you ever sell those? I see plenty of QV 308's and 328's in that price range with fewer miles and equal maintenance. That isn't to say that there isn't a buyer for your car somewhere, but I think it will take quite a bit longer to sell at $35k.

FWIW, if I was to put my 49k mile 328 on the market today, I'd probably ask $40k.

 

I believe they just did screw with the rules...

I don't have the facts at my finger tips but...I think last month the state of Ca put new rules in place to take away the rolling exemption, I think now it has to be pre...1963?????

Or something like that.

 

honestly i think you're way overpriced at 35k
just imho

i think 25k "maybe"

euro model with no smog equip (and no DOT or BAR stickers) in CA ?
who's gonna wanna touch it ?

at $35k you're talking QV money with 40k miles and a car that'll pass smog with it's eyes closed

why buy a carb car with the headaches

 

Well if you're GIVING them away, I'll PM you my address!

 

the rules have been changed

no more rolling 30 years

anything built after '75 has to be smogged, period