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Originally Posted by 450slcguy
He's been a good friend for over thirty years. We lost contact for awhile when his kids were younger, but now his kids are mostly in collage and he's getting out more to socialize. If he was a stranger, I'd have no problem offering a $100 bucks.
I think my hesitation to low ball the car was his sentimental attachment. He got a little teary eyed talking about it and his dad. Hopefully he'll realize that unless this car is given attention soon, it'll start deteriorating rapidly in the next year or so.
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I understand much better now.
This is indeed a quandry from your perspective. Who knows - he might be offended by even offering $1,000.....it's unpredictable to know. Even bringing up the subject may cause emotions to flow.
Here is a solution used to divide an estate item such as a car or home. Put it on the market, and see what offers it may garner against an asking price. Simply offer to match or slightly better the highest cash offer from a stranger.
Use your best judgement is all you can do.