USA Buyers for Esprits
Discussion
I bought my Esprit from DuPont Registry (1989 non-SE) and am looking to sell it. Perhaps you could comment on:
1. Where to advertise?
2. Price difference between selling in February or April (I'm in NJ if that matters)
3. Value of having recent repairs vs. other vehicles (since mine has $10,000 worth of recent receipts)
Thanks in advance for your comments.
1. Where to advertise?
2. Price difference between selling in February or April (I'm in NJ if that matters)
3. Value of having recent repairs vs. other vehicles (since mine has $10,000 worth of recent receipts)
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Hey Noah. Long time no see/talk!
You can try autotrader.com, posting a for sale add to the turboesprit list or you can give a try at ebay and just set a reserve so you don't lose money. Maybe try the Want Ad Press as well.
Prices from February to April will be the similar I think with maybe a few more interests coming with the nicer weather, but no price increase for it.
Value of having repair reciepts is great as long as the in person inspection shows it was done correct. Having $10K of reciepts for shoddy work does you no good. Having those repairs and a car in the end in tip top shape though is priceless in my opinion. Also, having $10K in reciepts doesn't bring the car value above market. So if you have a $16K car and $10K in reciepts, you still have a $16K car, at best. These are things you need not worry about though. I saw your car and it is in good shape as far as I could tell. Looks good, runs good.
I think the biggest thing holding you back from selling your car at the moment is the price you are asking. Just my opinion though.
Good luck!
You can try autotrader.com, posting a for sale add to the turboesprit list or you can give a try at ebay and just set a reserve so you don't lose money. Maybe try the Want Ad Press as well.
Prices from February to April will be the similar I think with maybe a few more interests coming with the nicer weather, but no price increase for it.
Value of having repair reciepts is great as long as the in person inspection shows it was done correct. Having $10K of reciepts for shoddy work does you no good. Having those repairs and a car in the end in tip top shape though is priceless in my opinion. Also, having $10K in reciepts doesn't bring the car value above market. So if you have a $16K car and $10K in reciepts, you still have a $16K car, at best. These are things you need not worry about though. I saw your car and it is in good shape as far as I could tell. Looks good, runs good.
I think the biggest thing holding you back from selling your car at the moment is the price you are asking. Just my opinion though.
Good luck!
Help: Removed rear hatch on 85 Esprit to tighten alternator belt, when replacing it was not correctly alligned and the latch (male end) has grabbed the female end and will not pull up, does release with cable but due to misalignment catches on the metal, and will not open on the left side. What to do now? plus scratched the paint in the process, good job huh?
Lotus Boy said:
Help: Removed rear hatch on 85 Esprit to tighten alternator belt, when replacing it was not correctly alligned and the latch (male end) has grabbed the female end and will not pull up, does release with cable but due to misalignment catches on the metal, and will not open on the left side. What to do now? plus scratched the paint in the process, good job huh?
Hi,
Getting the hatch stuck can be a challenge. But, try jacking the car up on one side, this often causes enough flex to work the latch loose. If no-joy, try jacking the other side to flex it in the opposite direction. This usually works.
Happy Motoring! ...Jim'85TE
Jim:
That's a smart thought. I managed to exile myself from my boot whilst trying to 'finesse' the release. Ending up getting a friend to help that was in the vehicle re-entry biz. He used some rubber and wooden wedges to lever the hatch over and then popped it up. Fortunately nothing chipped or crazed. Good lessen learned for me tho, as I was getting ready to break out the plumbers holesaw and buzz in thru the plinth. Thought I'd then be looking for a gynecologist with four foot long arms to release the catches. Now I remove those little spears if I'm inclined to play with fitment.
Lotus Boy, hopefully Jim's clever advise works for your situation.
Steve
That's a smart thought. I managed to exile myself from my boot whilst trying to 'finesse' the release. Ending up getting a friend to help that was in the vehicle re-entry biz. He used some rubber and wooden wedges to lever the hatch over and then popped it up. Fortunately nothing chipped or crazed. Good lessen learned for me tho, as I was getting ready to break out the plumbers holesaw and buzz in thru the plinth. Thought I'd then be looking for a gynecologist with four foot long arms to release the catches. Now I remove those little spears if I'm inclined to play with fitment.
Lotus Boy, hopefully Jim's clever advise works for your situation.
Steve
Steve,
Thanks for the kudos
Nothing beats experience, except maybe a wallet full of cash so you can buy someone else's (experience that is).
Another trick to setting the pins accurately is to put the car on level ground. Then loosen the screws securing the pins just enough to allow them to move easily.
Then, with the aid of an assistant holding the latch lever open (preferrably without being in the car, to maintain it level), close the hatch and the pins will slide to their preferred positions.
Then carefully raise the hatch and tighten the screws, without moving the pins. Again, with your assistant holding the latch open, open/close several times to insure there is no resistance. Then (and this takes a grain of faith), let the latch close and close the hatch allowing the pins to grab. The hatch should open freely.
This can save you much time against the trial and error method.
Happy Motoring! ...Jim'85TE
Thanks for the kudos
Nothing beats experience, except maybe a wallet full of cash so you can buy someone else's (experience that is). Another trick to setting the pins accurately is to put the car on level ground. Then loosen the screws securing the pins just enough to allow them to move easily.
Then, with the aid of an assistant holding the latch lever open (preferrably without being in the car, to maintain it level), close the hatch and the pins will slide to their preferred positions.
Then carefully raise the hatch and tighten the screws, without moving the pins. Again, with your assistant holding the latch open, open/close several times to insure there is no resistance. Then (and this takes a grain of faith), let the latch close and close the hatch allowing the pins to grab. The hatch should open freely.
This can save you much time against the trial and error method.
Happy Motoring! ...Jim'85TE
Dr.Hess said:
Just a thought, Jim:
Why not remove the floor of the boot first, loosen the screws, close it, then tighten from below/inside? The boot floor comes out real fast if it wasn't pookied back down and you have an air rachet.
Dr.Hess
Doc,
You certainly could do that. But, I believe it's an unecessary extra step. Besides, unless you have a lift, you'd need arms the length of a gorilla's to be able to reach the latch mechanism from inside (I'm a 16/32 myself and they certainly wouldn't reach in far enough).
Happy Motoring! ...Jim'85TE
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