1984 Fiat X 1/9 for sale
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ryan
True Classic
Pete Whitstone
True Classic
Looks similar to the Suzuki X-90 to me
Which, in turn, reminded me of what an updated, 4x4 version of the X might look like.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_X-90
Pete
Which, in turn, reminded me of what an updated, 4x4 version of the X might look like.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_X-90
Pete
Ellychiprout
1986 Time Traveler X
I am sure Suzuki named their X 90 as to resemble the name of our cars. The Suzuki even has similarities in the top and rear pillar with the X. Of course, that vehicle would be just a caricature of the X 1/9.
Signature Car
I've got a Bertone signature placard on my `84 FIAT X1/9. Think it means you got the top model with PW and AC.
Speaking of pix needed -- I just started flying lessons and may NEED to sell my baby.
Question: it seems most folks want to work on their cars. Does the fact that "EVERYTHING WORKS" on mine -- add value or decrease value?
Steve
I've got a Bertone signature placard on my `84 FIAT X1/9. Think it means you got the top model with PW and AC.
Speaking of pix needed -- I just started flying lessons and may NEED to sell my baby.
Question: it seems most folks want to work on their cars. Does the fact that "EVERYTHING WORKS" on mine -- add value or decrease value?
Steve
Pete Whitstone
True Classic
Entirely depends on the prospective buyer...
But I sincerely believe people that live under the "I'll buy it cheap and fix it up" banner (I am definitely guilty of this so I speak from experience) will end up spending more in the long run if it's got stuff that doesn't work.
And for some buyers, that's part of the journey they desire. Especially with the Fiat crowd, whose mantra seems to be "buy it cheap and I don't mind if it nickels and dimes me to death, I was looking for a project". But there are some like me, that would rather start with a solid platform, and "project up" from there. In the end I bet I pay less. Of course, there are some that say I have less of a journey to tell about later.
I don't think so. I have as much journey to tell as anyone. It's just that my journey will take me from B- to A+, while others delight in the journey from D- to B-.
As I said, it entirely depends on the buyer... :dance:
Pete
But I sincerely believe people that live under the "I'll buy it cheap and fix it up" banner (I am definitely guilty of this so I speak from experience) will end up spending more in the long run if it's got stuff that doesn't work.
And for some buyers, that's part of the journey they desire. Especially with the Fiat crowd, whose mantra seems to be "buy it cheap and I don't mind if it nickels and dimes me to death, I was looking for a project". But there are some like me, that would rather start with a solid platform, and "project up" from there. In the end I bet I pay less. Of course, there are some that say I have less of a journey to tell about later.
I don't think so. I have as much journey to tell as anyone. It's just that my journey will take me from B- to A+, while others delight in the journey from D- to B-.
As I said, it entirely depends on the buyer... :dance:
Pete
Dan Sarandrea (Phila)
Waitin' On Parts...
If it's just below the glovebox on the dash, nope, that's on every Bertone car, regardless of options.
I had a new 1/9 in 76 and I loved it till it spun an black ice in MA.
I bought a C I thought was a B and I've improved it to a B. It cost a lot because I had a pro do it. I don't mind this cost too much, but I worry that keeping it a B and taking flying lessons are incompatible. Guess I'll decide in August.
I bought a C I thought was a B and I've improved it to a B. It cost a lot because I had a pro do it. I don't mind this cost too much, but I worry that keeping it a B and taking flying lessons are incompatible. Guess I'll decide in August.
kmead
Old enough to know better
Given some of the commentary on here, I wouldn't have come back either as we tend not to be the kindest group to outsiders who post ads.
I think we need to hold our tongues a bit as not everyone knows much about these cars and I would bet that most people paste in the same ad they put on other places while attempting to sell to the rest of the non enthusiast world...
I think we need to hold our tongues a bit as not everyone knows much about these cars and I would bet that most people paste in the same ad they put on other places while attempting to sell to the rest of the non enthusiast world...
DUB101
True Classic
^please tell me that was a joke?
Pasted or not, I belong to various car forums of different brands and it always astounds me how people assume they can sell anything much less a whole car, without photos. Not to mention, classic niche market car, that only an enthusiast is going to buy. I sent the OP a PM on the 10th requesting some pictures and a couple questions, still no repsonse.
Everyone is just looking for a reason to get offended, write a detailed ad, post a few good pictures and go from there. If I can do it with my barely useable computer skills, anyone can.
Be it myself or someone else, I would love to see the car go to a good home, and wish the seller nothing but good luck...but this ad needs some work.
Pasted or not, I belong to various car forums of different brands and it always astounds me how people assume they can sell anything much less a whole car, without photos. Not to mention, classic niche market car, that only an enthusiast is going to buy. I sent the OP a PM on the 10th requesting some pictures and a couple questions, still no repsonse.
Everyone is just looking for a reason to get offended, write a detailed ad, post a few good pictures and go from there. If I can do it with my barely useable computer skills, anyone can.
Be it myself or someone else, I would love to see the car go to a good home, and wish the seller nothing but good luck...but this ad needs some work.
kmead
Old enough to know better
I agree with what you say, however not all of us are adept at selling, knowing what is important or in many cases don't actually know much about what is being sold. Thus they latch onto what is unusual about the car that is obvious and in front of them and is obviously different from what they see on their Camry or Taurus.
Yes the ad should have been better but its what they did and doing things that make them feel unwelcome doesn't make them want to come back.
Karl
Yes the ad should have been better but its what they did and doing things that make them feel unwelcome doesn't make them want to come back.
Karl