Minor mods - any impact on resale value?

[slam]

Hi,

I’m considering getting some minor modifications for my car – nothing major, probably just a stage 1 tune and maybe upgrading the exhaust system.

Just wondering how these modifications will affect the resale value of the car by the time I sell it.

Are buyers more likely to stay away or press for a lower price because the car has been modified and therefore they assume it has been thrashed around the track?

Or will they be more attracted to the car, or willing to pay a higher price because of these modifications?

Would love to hear especially from people who have sold cars with similar modifications on their experience.

[Transporter]

I doubt that they would be more attracted to the car. But, you can always return it to the stock, if you keep the parts that you had removed.
Viezu would reinstall your original map for free in the situations like these, (if done over the OBD port).

[The_Hawk]

It's a hard question, some people will view any mods as a sign the car has been thrashed and walk away which then narrows your resale market. Then the other side is those that view it as work already done that they don't have to pay for! Might not get more $$, but for them it's a selling point making it more attractive.

In reality, I think for the subtle mods you are looking at it's not going to particularly hurt you come resale time but will significantly increase your enjoyment in the interim

[gareth_oau]

assuming the mods are quality, then, and there is nothing to suggest the car has been tracked or abused, the all other things being equal, I'm happy to pay a premium for a car with mods.

[bennjamin]

Personally

I will always choose a standard car over a modified car.
Whether the mods are tasteful , detrimental or whatnot - the fact seems to be that a buyer will want a fresh plate to work on.

I'd remove all traces of modifying as to the best chance of a sale.

I'll add that never - have modifications added a significant price ontop of a vehicles worth.

[gareth_oau]

ben, I always mod my cars, and always get a premium to the market when I sell.

yes the market is smaller, but like me, there are people ou there willing to pay for a premium product

[bennjamin]

I add that you are right - a vehicle is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

My typical cynical perspective only dictates that it is easier to sell a standard car compared to a modified one , and that you( the seller) will not recoup all parts and labour value spent ontop of usual maintenance :0)
When in doubt , part it out !

[The_Hawk]

will not recoup all parts and labour value

A car is not an investment and any money spent on it will be unlikely to be recouped (with a very few exceptions).

You mod the car for YOURSELF, not the next buyer, sure be aware and maybe keep the stock parts to drop back in if it's easy/cheap enough to do that. But while it's yours just enjoy what you have done to make it better for YOU!

In the OP's case we aren't talking anything over the top like lambo doors It's just a tune and maybe an exhaust. Assuming it's not stupid loud there is a 50/50 chance that half your potential buyers wouldn't even notice either mods

[Transporter]

Agree.

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