venem07 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 DO YOU THINK MODIFING YOUR CAR AFFECTS RESALE PRICE????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) absolutely! for the worse! its customized to your tastes, which are personal. you might find a buyer with the same tastes, but it typically narrows the pool of total buyers. also, people dont trust what other people do to cars and a modded car is usually owned by an enthusiast who may drive the car more aggressively than average. these are things i'd consider as a potential buyer. Edited March 4, 2016 by 2007red40thGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 absolutely! for the worse! its customized to your tastes, which are personal. you might find a buyer with the same tastes, but it typically narrows the pool of total buyers. also, people dont trust what other people do to cars and a modded car is usually owned by an enthusiast who may drive the car more aggressively than average. these are things i'd consider as a potential buyer. I agree, in rare cases there are exceptions, but modding in general lowers the value of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR2013GT500 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I bought mine because it had mods. And of course the price was right. Saved a lot of money with it already having headers, tb, upper pulley and intake done. Just be sure to have the car checked out by a reputable mechanic before buying a modified or stock Shelby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 yes, i bought my first GT500 with minor mods, but knowing what i know now, i most likely wouldn't do it again. also not sure i represent most buyers. i think most buyers are even more conservative about this topic than i am. as a general rule of thumb, its well known that you will likely not see an increase in value from personal mods, and may see a decrease in some cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 now if Shelby or Roush or Saleen or Hennessey or some other "reputable" business performed the mods, you may see a retention of value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Generally, car mods are like bathroom remodels. They can decrease price if done badly, be neutral or increase it if done well. That said, the value almost never increases by the amount spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I believe it is best to try and keep as stock as possible on our Shelby Mustangs to get the best resale. When I say this I am not talking about upgrade packages done by SAI. Regards.....gg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 agreed. i think SAI packages pre or post-title can be thought of as "stock". so in my case, i have all the parts in storage necessary to return my car to 40th anniversary specifications, if necessary. but i don't have the parts necessary to return it to Ford factory specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 you see it in the car auctions and restoration tv shows all the time... people want "unmolested" cars, unrestored cars or tastefully-modified cars with period correct upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) A car modded by Homer in his driveway, with no paperwork, will bring less money than stock. . A car modded by a respected shop, with complete documentation, can bring more money than stock. Edited March 5, 2016 by 1 Alibi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markham51 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I wouldn't personally buy a heavily modded car because I wouldn't want the potential problems. Dress up items are no problem. An awesome set of wheels and a great sounding exhaust saves me the money and the hassle. As long as there is a mod shop not to far away, packages (Shelby, Roush, Saleen) with engine mods don't bother me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm keeping my Snake original..... had enough of the "Modifying Bug" with my previous Roush Car. You're more than 80 % certain to decrease the value of your car, once you go down the mod road. ( You never see P1 McClaren, Lamborghini, or Ferrari owners throwing modified parts onto their cars do you ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm keeping my Snake original..... had enough of the "Modifying Bug" with my previous Roush Car. You're more than 80 % certain to decrease the value of your car, once you go down the mod road. ( You never see P1 McClaren, Lamborghini, or Ferrari owners throwing modified parts onto their cars do you ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venem07 Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 even if it is just bolt ons and a tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 even if it is just bolt ons and a tune? Save the original parts and put it back to stock when you sell it. That's what I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker23 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 A car modded by Homer in his driveway, with no paperwork, will bring less money than stock. . A car modded by a respected shop, with complete documentation, can bring more money than stock. So your saying if someone changes there intake and throttle body by themself 4 bolts and 4 clamps There going to lose value on there car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 So your saying if someone changes there intake and throttle body by themself 4 bolts and 4 clamps There going to lose value on there car? i'm saying that. because you can't change those things without screwing around with the ECM, which potentially affects the engine and drivetrain. not all tunes are created equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) So your saying if someone changes there intake and throttle body by themself 4 bolts and 4 clamps There going to lose value on there car? Normally, changing the intake, ( CAI ) increases the ID of the MAF, & most people increase the size of the bore(s) on the T/B. To get the max benefit, the car would require a tune, which most people can't do by themselves. If I were considering a purchase, & it had an upgraded CAI & T/B, the 1st thing I'd ask was who tuned it ?? Edited March 18, 2016 by 1 Alibi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker23 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I have never lost money on any car that I have put mods on.. But I do keep all factory parts and you can eat off any car I own regardless of how many miles it has.....In fact I normally turn a profit on them only time will tell what I will get out of my Shelby... and if I lose money Big Deal at the very least I enjoyed driving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 good on you, but that's not the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker23 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) good on you, but that's not the norm. Its normal if you dont hack your car up and only put a few minor mods into it. At least here in Chicago If you start putting cams and vaule covers, headers and tearing into the motor sure you will lose a ton of money. I dont do that If I wanted a race car I would buy one. Just looking to upgrade a few parts that the factory should have done in the first place Edited March 18, 2016 by Broker23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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