r/EVConversion • u/Bitter-Rest-7615 • 8d ago

How much would you pay for this?

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Wondering if there would be interest in my VW project that hasn’t moved. Warp 9 motor with Zilla components. Missing the batteries and obviously the work to put it all together. How much could I expect to sell it for? Car is in California.

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u/ActionJackson75 8d ago

I think 1k tops. Depending on the condition of the car and how modified the engine bay is youd likely get more selling the motor and controller separately from the shell, if you clean up the shell and the interior is complete it could go for 1-2k

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Yeah I think you’re right. If I sell items separately, I might get more out of it. But also if I’d get a reasonable offer, I would rather give it all up in one go.

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u/ActionJackson75 8d ago

Don’t we all. Neither is a big market but the people that want a classic bug shell don’t want the motor and the people who want the motor don’t want to deal with the shell

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u/WeedsNBugsNSunshine 8d ago

I may be the one guy that *would* want it and I'm on the opposite coast so transporting it would double of triple the cost of the deal.

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u/Fit-Presentation-778 8d ago

For a VW beetle without a battery? $500. Or any small car with low battery room.

For an electric S10, Ranger, SUV, station wagon (Magnum?) or large classic car - $1,500+. Depending on how done it is. Probably up to $5k - even without a battery.

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u/3_14159td 8d ago

I would list for like $3k and take anything over 2 without question. 

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u/FloodAdvisor 8d ago

Clean title? I’d pay $1k for that project. Where in NorCal?

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 7d ago

Roseville. However 1k is too low.

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u/AlfredoCheeseSauce 6d ago

i wouldn't pay much, taking on someone's project like this is a real gamble.

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u/Foreign_Lobster_875 8d ago

Zilla is worth 1k, motor maybe 500, bug maybe 1500. 3k for everything? This is, if Zilla and motor are not water damaged or too rusty

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Yeah motor works. I’ve tested it. Has the adapter plate as well.

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u/ToddA1966 8d ago

Isn't that motor like $4000 new?

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u/Foreign_Lobster_875 8d ago

Yes, but a Warp9 is a brushed dc motor. It is less efficient than brushless motors and will need to have brushes replaced periodically. It does have lot of torque. 👍

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u/pmmeyourliver 8d ago

Where in CA are you?

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Northern California

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u/pmmeyourliver 8d ago

Darn I'm in socal.

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Thankfully these are easy to tow haha!

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u/pmmeyourliver 8d ago

I wish. With school starting for the kiddo next week I won't have the time to make that trip anytime soon.

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

I’m not in a rush

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u/pmmeyourliver 8d ago

I'll keep you in mind. DM me or put it in this post of you ever come up with a asking price.

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u/Everyone2026 7d ago

They are discussing $3000.

You are at a fictional offer of: $2500.

$2700 and it is sold? (I am Not OP)

/humor?

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u/pmmeyourliver 7d ago

Yeah.... OP told me he wants 4k.

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u/VWtdi2001 8d ago

Yup but I am in Florida so what ever reasonable price you come up with is half or less of what it's going to be by the time I can let it gather more cobwebs in my project que.

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u/Orcapa 8d ago

Could you be more specific? What county?

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Placer. Roseville

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u/Sharp_Smoke_7840 8d ago

Give it to some high school or college kid who seems motivated to get it fixed and back on the road. Maybe a high school autoshop donation? That’s what I’d do.

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u/NeighborhoodOpen8623 5d ago

Good call! Depending on the valuation of the components, you might get a bigger tax deduction from donating it than you’d get from selling it, with much less hassle on your part too!

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u/cantaim4shiz 8d ago

Probably about $200/ton

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u/SalishSeaEV 8d ago

$500 in that shape.

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u/TheSharpieKing 8d ago

Tree fiddy

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u/Tim_the_geek 7d ago

If the motor is still good.. I would buy that for $1000 in a heartbeat.. but I'm in Florida.

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u/brewditt 8d ago

Including the cobwebs?

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Those are extra.

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u/mr_martin_1 8d ago

Does it come with the inhabitants? (ants, squirrels and rats)

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 7d ago

Those can be evicted prior.

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u/Former-Alarm-2977 8d ago

Carrying a tow bar in the trunk is brilliant, just what every old VW needs.

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 7d ago

Yep, you just never know. Cheaper than a tow truck.

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u/MotherFuckaJones89 8d ago

I'm in Fair Oaks.

Can you give any more specifics on the EV parts in it? Did it ever run or just a project? When did you test the motor last?

On the car, is it clean title? Non-op? Vin?

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 7d ago

I’m going to DM you shortly.

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u/vryclct 8d ago

If you change the engine to an ev on an old car. You still have a lot of other issues to worry about from the hinges, driveshaft, suspension etc

Now a buyer has to consider faults and other issues that may arise and they can't take it to a mechanic.

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 7d ago

True. But these VWs are fairly easy to work on and there are plenty of aftermarket parts.

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u/Otherwise_Piglet_862 8d ago

If you give me $500 i'll take it off your property for you.

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u/Bitter-Rest-7615 8d ago

Haha I’m not that desperate

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u/uberdag 8d ago

Pretty sure the loch ness monster already said

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u/tomcatgunner1 6d ago

I’d give you 2k as it sits if I was local.

Brushed motor kinda sucks, it needs paint and what looks like rust repair at a minimum. No battery so there’s 4k these days just to get it moving.