TXREFI

What is the average percentage lose on the cost of performance parts when you try to sell your car?
I am aware many times people have to sell for financial reasons, but on average what is the expected percentage discount on performance parts?
I just heard skidazzle sold is Blue Customt JoTech TT 350 Z. I have not seen what he sold it for, but I know he had a ton of cash in that ride.
Take your average 2003 Loaded G35 with 14,000 miles (Nav, Performance 18" wheels, etc) add Greddy TT Kit, custom exhaust. You will have a cost of at least $ 45,000.00
Now a average 2003 G35 stock is selling for $ 32,000.00, do you lose 50% of the performance parts & sounds system?

JCat

iTrader: (4)

I asked similar questions when my Z was new.

Basically, a used sports car, even if heavily modded, is a poor investment.

The only justification is that you will enjoy the car.

35 years from now, buyers/collectors will desire a STOCK 2004 over a modded one.

I watched this too out of curiosity:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=31864

Did he sell it?

TXREFI

Skidazzle did sell his TT 350 to a guy in DC.

I am aware this not a investment, just curious if selling what is the expect depreciation for performance parts.

JCat

iTrader: (4)

I've noticed that many sellers revert the car to stock and sell their mods separately.

bhamvett

Modifications don't add any value to a car. Sometimes they can actually decrease the value, depending on the modifications.

xswl0931

Unless you're selling to an enthusiast, mods will depreciate the value of a car as most likely the car has been driven hard. It's better to put the stock parts back on and sell the parts individually.