Prime example how modifications may not add value

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Mar 25, 2019 | 09:37 AM

neil.schneider

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Prime example how modifications may not add value

Here is an example how this owner added performance mods and I don’t think it added to the value. What do you guys think?

https://www.mclarenphl.com/used/Pors...5c58c92894.htm

Mar 25, 2019 | 11:35 AM

Elliott991TS

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from what I've been told by my local dealer, mods subtract about 10K from the resale value

but I'm more interested in the cars value to me

Mar 25, 2019 | 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by neil.schneider

Here is an example how this owner added performance mods and I don’t think it added to the value. What do you guys think?

https://www.mclarenphl.com/used/Pors...5c58c92894.htm

I actually was interested in this car, and going to see if anyone here owned it. But I think what also makes this a tough sell is that interior color choice, its not for me. I think how much the added value/subtracted value depends greatly on the mods and were they done by a reputable company.

Mar 25, 2019 | 12:14 PM

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Actually, $118k for a car with 37,000 miles is no bargain. I don't think the mods are affecting the asking price at all on this particular car. (Of course, that's the asking price...)

Mar 25, 2019 | 12:20 PM

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Interested in this car also, but the gt3 style bumper mod is a real turn off.

Mar 25, 2019 | 12:24 PM

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Mods are hard to sell installed on the car. Only certain people want certain mods. It is almost always better to return the car to stock and then sell it and part out the mods separately.

Mar 25, 2019 | 12:34 PM

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I wonder what he got on trade in towards a new car, if he indeed ended up with a new car.

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Mar 25, 2019 | 12:38 PM

neil.schneider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott991TS

from what I've been told by my local dealer, mods subtract about 10K from the resale value

but I'm more interested in the cars value to me

That is a great reason not to mod your car or at least like you said return it to stock.

Mar 25, 2019 | 03:47 PM

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Mods are hard to sell installed on the car. Only certain people want certain mods. It is almost always better to return the car to stock and then sell it and part out the mods separately.

My main mod is the radar/laser detector that is installed. I usually offer that to the new owner for 50 cents on the dollar, and if they don't want it, I have it removed.

My other mod is a 991.2 steering wheel but I can't imagine a buyer wanting to swap that back to the crappy original steering wheel.

Mar 25, 2019 | 03:49 PM

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those are two good mods!! And ones I would like to come across in my search for a 911.1 turbo. Also a car that has some paint protection film is an added bonus to me.

Mar 25, 2019 | 03:50 PM

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I agree, most folks would fare better returning to stock and then selling.

Mar 25, 2019 | 04:12 PM

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This is also a #762 launch vehicle for ~$119? No way.

Mar 25, 2019 | 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Randyc151

Actually, $118k for a car with 37,000 miles is no bargain. I don't think the mods are affecting the asking price at all on this particular car. (Of course, that's the asking price...)

Not a good price at all. My TTS with 38k miles for $96k out the door.

Mar 26, 2019 | 03:19 PM

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I mod every car to make it the way I want, I know the mods will PROBABLY never get a dime back, there are exceptions like wheels, and certain very rare cars, it's just how it is, been doing this a long time, I'm old

Mar 27, 2019 | 08:12 PM

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My other mod is a 991.2 steering wheel but I can't imagine a buyer wanting to swap that back to the crappy original steering wheel.

i am in process of doing this mod. i already have .2 steering wheel with mode dial.....now searching for airbag. do i also need a new clock spring? What else?

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