Selling Modified and Stock

Marlinman · 04-22-2018, 07:47 AM

Has anyone had success selling their car modified (from minimal to heavy)? vs. returning it completely stock, then selling. Any and all situations welcome, I'm curious how the modded cars sell if at all (especially those with turbo upgrade). Thanks

EDWYER · 04-22-2018, 08:17 AM

In my experience you will always get more if you can take the parts off the car and sell them separately.

Mike. · 04-22-2018, 08:29 AM

try to get back to stock and sell the parts separately

Skyhigh · 04-22-2018, 09:24 AM

I can only talk as e "buyer" - I would never buy a modified car (excl. BMW original modifications, such a MPPSK of course).
Not just engine mods, but styling mods, especially with non-original parts.

RoundelM3 · 04-22-2018, 09:26 AM

Yes - I sold my 2007 335i coupe with full Dinan S3 (software, intake, exhaust, oil cooler, intercooler), aftermarket wheels & tires, and custom coding to a fellow BMW enthusiast for $4K more than what the dealer offered me. It was 5 years old at the time with 42K miles. While I did have to pay more in sales tax, it still gave me a significant advantage over a trade on my current 2013 335i. Since I couldn't "transfer" the S3 software and I had already sold the other components (except the stock exhaust), it was the best choice.

TheBingoBalls · 04-22-2018, 09:27 AM

Part out. I've encountered so many sellers that think that because they have x amount of add-one/upgrades that it somehow increases the value of the car. No. A modified car is only worth the sellers price if someone is looking for the car with those specific upgrades.

Marlinman · 04-22-2018, 09:20 PM

Thanks all, I appreciate the input!

jmg · 04-22-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Yes - I sold my 2007 335i coupe with full Dinan S3 (software, intake, exhaust, oil cooler, intercooler), aftermarket wheels & tires, and custom coding to a fellow BMW enthusiast for $4K more than what the dealer offered me. It was 5 years old at the time with 42K miles. While I did have to pay more in sales tax, it still gave me a significant advantage over a trade on my current 2013 335i. Since I couldn't "transfer" the S3 software and I had already sold the other components (except the stock exhaust), it was the best choice.

The dealer will always pay less vs private party, so it's no big surprise that you were able to get more. Given the right person, you CAN get a little more keeping your mods on, but in most other cases, it's better to return to stock and sell the parts.

uncleruckus · 04-23-2018, 08:46 PM

Return to stock and sell .....

Rule of thumb for used cars is that modified brings zero additional value and often times will decrease value compared to stock. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule, such as you find the "right" buyer (i.e. same taste), or the modification is a fairly high end item. But for most cars, most of the time, modifications will not raise value of car.

CJ421 · 04-23-2018, 09:49 PM

As noted you won't get consideration for mods of any kind, general rule. Especially if you're going to use the car as a trade-in.

Part out. This is kind of obvious, but if you need to pay someone to uninstall something, weigh the labor cost against the selling value of the part.

Charles

Niart906 · 04-24-2018, 06:12 AM

Agreed with the above, part out so long as you can do the labor. Otherwise it’s a wash.

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EDWYER Yoda of mods 1672 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: X5 RWD Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (40) Garage List 2015 X5 RWD [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [10.00]	In my experience you will always get more if you can take the parts off the car and sell them separately.
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Mike. Mike: Everyone's Pal 2042 Rep 2,972 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern Long Island iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi [10.00]	try to get back to stock and sell the parts separately __________________ Alpine MSS Stage 2+ E30 tune\|MST Intakes\|VRSF Single Mid Pipe\|Agency Power Intercooler\|VTT Full solution crank hub fix
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1879 Rep 3,862 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I can only talk as e "buyer" - I would never buy a modified car (excl. BMW original modifications, such a MPPSK of course). Not just engine mods, but styling mods, especially with non-original parts. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 3820 Rep 4,659 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	Part out. I've encountered so many sellers that think that because they have x amount of add-one/upgrades that it somehow increases the value of the car. No. A modified car is only worth the sellers price if someone is looking for the car with those specific upgrades.
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Marlinman First Lieutenant 101 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, I appreciate the input!
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uncleruckus no relation 130 Rep 442 Posts Drives: F30 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Return to stock and sell ..... Rule of thumb for used cars is that modified brings zero additional value and often times will decrease value compared to stock. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule, such as you find the "right" buyer (i.e. same taste), or the modification is a fairly high end item. But for most cars, most of the time, modifications will not raise value of car.
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1534 Rep 4,104 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	As noted you won't get consideration for mods of any kind, general rule. Especially if you're going to use the car as a trade-in. Part out. This is kind of obvious, but if you need to pay someone to uninstall something, weigh the labor cost against the selling value of the part. Charles __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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Niart906 First Lieutenant 179 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2017 M3, 2003 M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dalton, PA iTrader: (0)	Agreed with the above, part out so long as you can do the labor. Otherwise it’s a wash. __________________ 2017 F80 M3 - Mineral White/Amaro Brown 2003 E46 M3 - Jet Black/Cinnamon
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