Selling the ZEV240…
Who said 'The more things change, the more they stay the same'? Well in my case Ive come nearly full circle. Here I am having to sell the wonderful ZEV240 (aka MR240) after all that building and driving - gosh Ive learnt a lot, much of it thanks to you guys on this forum - and this forum has added a dozen entries or so since I started so there are still people with diverse tastes...
Even tho there are now a small number of EV/hybrids available in Australia (and 11 in the US, I read recently) this forum proves that there is still interest in the home-brew approach. Lets hope it translates to someone who wants to BUY my EV! Then I'll be back to where I was 4 years ago, no EV and wondering what's next. The more things change…
Sadly I have to sell the ZEV240 machine - its sporty low profile doesn't suit my wife's knees any more, and I must fix that - I've resisted a long time, but since the machine is now in fine shape after its traction battery upgrade, it seems like a good time. Also, we are going away for a month soon. Perfect timing. She understands my interest in the environment, our over-reliance on oil, and a willingness to try and contribute; but she demands something further off the ground.
Im collecting ideas and suggestions on how to promote/sell it - unless you wish to buy it, of course!, in which case just call me! - but I'm not sure where to sell a trusty 'handmade' steed like this.
It is insured for around $28k, it is in very good condition as a bucket of bolts and nuts said
Tristan of WTF Auto, and it drives beautifully and is strangely quiet to ride in, even with the top off. It has all the mod cons of a 1992 Toyota MR2 (a/c, cruise control, all the gauges work including the 'fuel' gauge, etc) as well as mod-mod cons like DRLs and a built-in GPS/stereo with 7" screen and Bluetooth, CD/ DVD player as well as DTV aerial.
Of course its not all perfect, e.g. I wish I'd known that 15kWh of batteries was not enough to do the 100km I wanted, but there are more and more EV charge points around and it's
easy to get people to provide a random charge. I have charge cables for all the usual standard plugs, including Fremantle Council's free parking charging in Henderson St, all City of Perth parks (5pin 3 phase plug) and of course 15A extension cord for casual use. I get to work and back, over 50km, and still have over 40% capacity left, so it has enough range to be useful; and of course can still be upgraded if you want to put in the latest automotive-grade lithium (EIG) cells - twice the distance AND half the weight!
Two questions: 1. Where do I advertise it? WIll CarSales.com.au be enough, or will it sell on Gumtree in the end? Sunday Times (Lotus - NO, MR2 electric EV…); Unique Cars? But neither the mag nor the uniquecarsales site have EV as a category! Maybe unique but also invisible!
And 2. What is it worth? I paid a lot more but assume these things depreciate… but what is acceptable?
I'd really appreciate your comments, so if you have a moment, please give me some ideas!
Cheers, Barney
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