My biggest concern would be the life span of the 525. I believe there is info on here regarding the standard recommended valve train and total rebuild hours, which of course aren't life or death numbers, but they are published for a reason. Has the owner given you any info on where the valve train was gone through already?
How do you know it’s a flipper with no pics? If it’s listed by epic Bernie does a ton of consignment which he did for me. So maybe current owner is listing it through Bernie. Reguardless Bernie stands behind his deals he’s a straight up dude and there is a reason he is one of the bigger consignment dealers in havasu
and sounds like you low balled it.
I offered full price. But I wasnt close enough. Its no big deal. Not upset. Butthurt maybe.Why do you seem so upset about it? Sounds like you didn't offer enough and other guy did. Once the $ is exchanged, it is now his to do with what he wants. If he seen more value in it then what he paid and the seller was happy then it sound like a smart move to me
If that is the boat, it appears to show as new. Very clean. Maybe you can reach out or give the OP the info from the guy you were trying to buy it through so he can get the back story on the engine maintenance. It appears the year and engine numbers don't match which could just be the OP trying to keep his find a little secret... lol... hard to do on this site with all the background knowledge.
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Top end is right around $5k
That's an Essex? Look a little like a Lavey with a new deck.
From what I know about the 525, you may want to redo the top-end. $5000 seems like insurance to avoid the whole engine getting bombed. sorry
agreed, a leak down test will tell you everything you need to know.
It’s one thing to be an honest flipper, it’s another thing to lie to the original seller so you can flip…
My reply was not for their personal character but rather than the process of being a flipper. The character is to be judged by the buyer which will ultimately effect the flippers possible profit.
Yeah a couple well known flippers. I know one picked up from OG owner 115k lied to the guy then listed for 149k. Has another also picked up for 55k listed at 79k now. Cool you want to make a little money, but don't lie to the seller, and don't overprice the shit out of it when you flip it without doing any major work/mods to justify it.
I see both sides but if the flipper knows the real value and can get it why not. If you were to sell your vehicle would you let it go for what it’s worth or lower than its value cause you don’t know the true worth of it?
This 100%. Don't be a scumbag and say that the boat is for your Son and its PERFECT for him and you are so happy to be able to pass it down. 3x I have heard that now in this market.
Definitely a scumbag move, and it happens with cars and homes too.
Those will be back in style in no time. Pinks, teals, and black interiors are already back.
cant do it. Long term goal is an DW32 with 450rs and motec.
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So true. There is an item here for sale right now that I would like to buy because I think I could flip it. But good lord imagine the hate I would get.
I almost didn't start my "restoration thread" cause I'm sure there will be individuals that come along asking why certain things were done or "next time you can do it better if you do it this way" comments. To each there own. RDP isn't any different then any other social media site...
That’s the goal also.
Me too
And that’s you lol. I’ve personally bought two cars at smoking deals way under asking because the sellers liked my story. I could have turned around and flipped them for market value but I’m not a dick. I also was able to secure my last rental because of a “sweetheart” letter I wrote, which the owner specifically said that’s why he chose us.
