Kevin.pk Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Guy randomly approached me and offered me a sobering $15k for my car (pic in sig). I pondered the idea for a brief moment until he went on to tell me how he installed a "tornado air thingy" in his truck and how much quicker it was as a result. I have never considered selling my car and this encounter makes me all the more fearful of the things another owner would subject the car to. I don't think I could ever sell my pride and joy to someone who swears by the tornado intake. Sucks, that is probably the highest offer I will ever get for the car, if I were to ever sell it. So, question of the day..... Could you sell your car to blithering idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 15k is alot of money... I cant say what Id do in that situation. Id hope I wouldnt sell it but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 you'd get $15k easy for your car in oz. i guess at the end of the day though, it is just a car, and once you have cash for it, its not your car. The main thing i would consider is whether the cash value is enough to justify that attitude towards it. if it has great sentimental value, hold onto it till it rots away to nothing. (or you go to the great racetrack in the sky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 If his money is green, I'd sell no matter how stupid he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 lol my cars a rat, I couldnt sell it for 3k Id take 15K and go buy a good shell and an RB a nicer car.... never. nothing pisses me off more than stupid people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 "If his money is green, I'd sell no matter how stupid he was." Agreed If your worried about how the next owner will treat the car then your not ready to get rid of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Tends to be anyone who offers heaps of cash for a car they know very little about is a blowhard and won't pay up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 The guy may not be a blithering idiot He could just as easily be a f***ing moron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Unfortunately there are tons of useless individuals propping up the aftermarket currently. I see no difference from this person and someone who thinks he can put a turbeaux on his honda and run 9's off the bat or someone that likes japanese or american motors because "they're the best and everything else just isn't" The way the industry is going, there are probably way too many Z's in the hands of idiots as it is. I'd hope I wouldn't contribute my Z to this statistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrustnut Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 SOLD...I always wanted a 300ZX TT, pretty sure I cold get one and mod it pretty well for 15K. Or do the responsable thing and pay off some debt....nah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoman Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 To me it would seem like that tornado would make your gas mileage worse. If you think about it the air is spining causeing it to take more time to get to the engine unlike a cold air intake the air is travaling in a large volume at a high velocity therefor giving the engine a much lager amount of air at a high rate. Would you guys agree with me on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I see no difference from this person and someone who thinks he can put a turbeaux on his honda and run 9's off the bat Whut'r you gettin' at? Well, If someone had $15k in hand for MY car, I would take the money and run. I'd start over with an LSX build and a low-rust shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 If you're going to do a background check and character analysis on every potential buyer, I doubt that you'll ever sell your Z. Enjoy your car and the story of "the one that got away". Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 If his money is green, I'd sell no matter how stupid he was. I'm with you Mark! He could use it for target practice for all I care and I'd buy it back for $250 in scrap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Apparently I already did - a car that I wished I hadn't sold the minute he drove away in it - a 1972 351CJ Mustang Flatback that I had had for 100K miles and 10 years. (Back in '85) Blueprinted, Balanced, Torker Intake w/ Holley 700 DP, Doug Thorley Headers, recurved distributor, Carerra Racing Shocks, Addco bars, lowered upper control arm mounting points, Manual steering, C6 automatic and 4.10 rear gears. Dumb butt totaled it the next month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 been there done that! its not so bad, as usually you never hear from the owner or see the car again, also they usually tend not to do anything with them, except drive them (some times) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I don't care if it's some inbred melon-head that wants it, everything has a price. As far as the tornado goes, on a stock intake, it helps with fuel economy, not horsepower. Had one on my 89 camry that I sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 9, 2009 Administrators Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I never understood the entitlement that a previous owner thinks he has (with rare exception). If you sell the car, it's no longer your concern. Same with houses. I have relatives that are pissed because the new owner of 'their' house cares for it differently. So what, it's not YOURS any longer. You SOLD it, remember? When I pay for something with my hard earned green, it belongs to me and I'll do with it as I darn well please. The compensation you receive releases your interest. Edited August 9, 2009 by RTz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkring Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Gone, baby, gone. I do agree the deal would probably never happen. I think we all get approached when we drive our cars for offers to buy. At least now you can be that guy that says " I have turned down $15,000 already" the next time someone asks how much to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I never understood the entitlement that a previous owner thinks he has (with rare exception). If you sell the car, it's no longer your concern. Same with houses. I have relatives that are pissed because the new owner of 'their' house cares for it differently. So what, it's not YOURS any longer. You SOLD it, remember? When I pay for something with my hard earned green, it belongs to me and I'll do with it as I darn well please. The compensation you receive releases your interest. LOL, that is great. Couldn't have been said better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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