June 4, 200817 yr As a few of you know I have my "nice" (as opposed to working) Brat up for sale. I'm having an issue with my insurance company since I really want it insured for full value whenever someone test drives it. Only way they will change that value is with a professional appraisal. Anyone know of a company (preferably Subaru savvy) that does that in Western Washington? What does one pay for an appraisal of this sorts?
June 4, 200817 yr I don't know if this is the same Memory Lane that's here in Portland too, but... http://www.memorylaneappraisals.com/Contact.html It might not be a "classic", but I think it qualifies as a collector vehicle. $250 is kinda expensive.
June 4, 200817 yr http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf8&um=1&q=car+appraisers,&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=5134991032600148287 Sorry for the huge link, I'm being lazy :-p
June 5, 200817 yr In these parts ANY car dealer (new, or used) is able to issue an appraisal for tax/insurance purposes. Cost can run from $25-$100, accuracy optional (real value is usually 1/2 appraisal value). You are a braver soul than I, I don't do test drives, you want a test drive, go for a rent-a-racer.
June 5, 200817 yr Author Sorry for the huge link, I'm being lazy :-pThanks Rob. I don't know why I didn't find that when I googled "auto appraisers".
June 5, 200817 yr I don't do test drives, you want a test drive, go for a rent-a-racer. You sell many vehicles privately ? I'd have to be further out than Pluto to consider buying a car that I hadn't at least driven down the street without the tranny dropping out Steve
June 6, 200817 yr A "test drive" with the potential buyer in the passenger's seat works. If they're serious about buying a nice Brat, they should understand.
June 6, 200817 yr A "test drive" with the potential buyer in the passenger's seat works. If they're serious about buying a nice Brat, they should understand. I wouldn't consider buying a used vehicle that I hadn't driven. A test drive with the seller in the seat is expected and unless it's a real beater, I wouldn't ask for anything other than that. I understand that they are selling something of value to them so if they want to keep an eye on me while I test drive it then that's no problem at all
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