I am buying a 62 bug from a dude that lives about an hour away. I saw it yesterday and he met me halfway (kind gesture just to show someone the car).
Over all the car was cherry, decent body, great paint, ran/sound good, interior finished. It had some quirks and somethings plain out did not work on the bug. (blinkers, couldnt pop the trunk, etc) small things overall.
He was originally wanted 5k, I told him now way past 4. He said he would work with me and 4k was ok.
I told him I want to move forward and I would call him today to see if we can wrap it up. I also went to a local shop that usually answers my questions. They showed me 3 bugs in their shop that people just purchased and now need all 3 of them needed over 1000 to get it ready for the road.
They strongly warned me to get it inspected before I buy…. only problem is he lives so far away and would be a huge nuisance for him. Especially on how this inspection would probably force him to lower his price even more.
suggestions?
You are unreasonable. You are buying a 40 year old car for just 4 grand and this dude has already driven 40 miles to sell it. Get a shop close to the car to look at it, bring a mechanic to it or take a chance on it. Even if you do spend a grand to fix it, you still got a good deal if it is good shape. If you really want this bug jump on it, because he will sell it to someone else or get tired of listening to your demands.