11-27-2013, 10:04 PM | #15 |
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I opened a small shop this summer and was trying to free up cash for equipment. I really hated the idea of selling it in the first place, as it is one of only two fifth gens I've built. It's a lot easier to show people the quality of work you do rather than just tell them. I have a small local following in the classic Mopar segment, but had not done much with the fifth gen's until I purchased one! I find doing this type of work to be much more enjoyable than my day job of repairing Mercedes-Benz vehicles!
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11-27-2013, 10:21 PM | #16 |
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles
1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989! |
11-28-2013, 08:21 AM | #17 |
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Same here. Very well said. It was all in writing and the buyer knew it - hard lesson learned for him, but OP should feel no guilt... A deal is a deal!
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11-28-2013, 11:43 AM | #18 |
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While I agree legally you have every right to that money, I would have a hard time keeping it. Depending on the amount especially. I would keep what I see fit for the hassle of not being able to drive it for the time you garaged it and return the rest. You never know, people suddenly hit hard times and no longer have the financial means to follow through with the contract. To each their own.
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11-28-2013, 12:02 PM | #19 |
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Did you ever contact the buyer to see what's up, maybe he passed away.
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11-28-2013, 12:15 PM | #20 |
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Yes, we were in constant contact. He bought 7 or 8 muscle cars this year, and decided for whatever reason he was spending too much. He bout atleast 3 of those after giving me the down payment. The last being a 71 challenger from my neighbor for$60k. I think his business just slowed more than anticipated this fall and he got in a jam because of all the cars. He said he doesn't expect a refund, but to do what I want.
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles
1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989! |
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11-28-2013, 12:49 PM | #22 |
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Being a fellow Akronite now in Florida my hat is off to you for thinking of returning some of his money.You are first class
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11-28-2013, 02:07 PM | #23 |
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Mixed feelings on returning part of the money. I think it's extremely generous that you're even considering it - but if he just spend $70k on a different car then I would guess he can afford it. Sounds like he knew what he was doing and decided to spend his money on something else.
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11-29-2013, 04:07 PM | #24 | |
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A deal is a deal, from what I've read he is a grown man, he knew what he was signing up for. Don't you think that the time you lost for not driving (and storing) the car, is so much more worth than what he paid you as a deposit? |
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12-01-2013, 07:33 PM | #25 | |
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Honestly, I'm glad it worked out this way...I really didn't want to sell in the first place. I'll return what I can of the deposit (most was spent on equipment already) in the spring, but it won't be anywhere near what he gave me. I just think its the right thing to do. If I still had his deposit in full, I would return all of it.....but he knew why I was selling and that the money was being used immediately. I've spent damn near all of that deposit already, but as I start making money I'll put some aside for him.
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles
1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989! |
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