To sell or not to sell...With or without Mods?
#31
03-22-2017, 11:49 AM
Again, well put Rick.
I think this discussion has encapsulated all the pros and cons of selling modded or returning to stock. Some/most people want an original vehicle for various reasons- the main one being, they don't want a car that's been beat up/abused. A modded car is more likely to be abused. Some people, especially those on these discussion boards, are more willing to buy a modded car. but those are fewer and farther between because it takes experience and knowledge to be comfortable with buying a modded car.
Then you have the conundrum of whether to return the car to stock to get a buyer who wants a "stock" vehicle. As others have already pointed out, returning a vehicle to stock is not the same thing as a stock vehicle. Then, whether you reveal the car was modded and returned to stock is determined by the integrity of the seller.
If you're truly wanting to sell, sell it modded here or on one of the other sites. but it kind of sounds like you don't want to sell. Tough call.
I think this discussion has encapsulated all the pros and cons of selling modded or returning to stock. Some/most people want an original vehicle for various reasons- the main one being, they don't want a car that's been beat up/abused. A modded car is more likely to be abused. Some people, especially those on these discussion boards, are more willing to buy a modded car. but those are fewer and farther between because it takes experience and knowledge to be comfortable with buying a modded car.
Then you have the conundrum of whether to return the car to stock to get a buyer who wants a "stock" vehicle. As others have already pointed out, returning a vehicle to stock is not the same thing as a stock vehicle. Then, whether you reveal the car was modded and returned to stock is determined by the integrity of the seller.
If you're truly wanting to sell, sell it modded here or on one of the other sites. but it kind of sounds like you don't want to sell. Tough call.
#32
03-24-2017, 01:12 PM
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Selling a car as " brought back to stock " and a " stock VIRGIN " are totally two different things with these types of cars.
What do you say to a potential buyer when he asks about history and what has been done to the car. Do you tell them it was modded and returned to stock or do you side skirt and not reveal the transformation. If you hide it and it is picked up under close inspection then what do you do. You have lost all trust. If you don't hide it, what do most people start to think. Who did the work ? Was it done correctly ? Are they the original parts that came with the car ? Why did you mod it ? How long was it modded ? Thinking to myself " was it beat on ? ". The list of questions and self thoughts goes on as the potential buyer.
A car that has been modded by any means will never ever be a stock VIRGIN. Even if returned to stock form.
You must put yourself in the aforementioned situation as a buyer and ask yourself what would you do/think.
The OP sounds like an honest guy and by the description of his vehicle it sounds like a gem. I don't think he would represent his vehicle in any manner than what it truly is and was.
So you must ask yourself do I leave it as is. A perfectly running modded animal ( with all the stock parts on the side ) or put the stock equipment back on.
Just my thoughts !
What do you say to a potential buyer when he asks about history and what has been done to the car. Do you tell them it was modded and returned to stock or do you side skirt and not reveal the transformation. If you hide it and it is picked up under close inspection then what do you do. You have lost all trust. If you don't hide it, what do most people start to think. Who did the work ? Was it done correctly ? Are they the original parts that came with the car ? Why did you mod it ? How long was it modded ? Thinking to myself " was it beat on ? ". The list of questions and self thoughts goes on as the potential buyer.
A car that has been modded by any means will never ever be a stock VIRGIN. Even if returned to stock form.
You must put yourself in the aforementioned situation as a buyer and ask yourself what would you do/think.
The OP sounds like an honest guy and by the description of his vehicle it sounds like a gem. I don't think he would represent his vehicle in any manner than what it truly is and was.
So you must ask yourself do I leave it as is. A perfectly running modded animal ( with all the stock parts on the side ) or put the stock equipment back on.
Just my thoughts !
#33
03-24-2017, 01:25 PM
Good points. I believe in full transparency, I have my car listed on line as moded with the option to return it to stock if desired. I offered this because I had a potential buyer express to me that the car was "to fast" and that he didn't need/want all that power after a test drive. If I were to return it to stock, I would certainly disclose the car's history.
#34
03-24-2017, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
can you post his name? We will need to get the correct authorities to remove his man card and give him a pair of skinny jeans.
#35
03-24-2017, 02:31 PM
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Haaaaa!! Funny...He is not a member. The weird part is he has a Shelby Mustang GT 350. No slouch. Come to find out, he only opened it up once or twice. He was clearly shook up as a passenger when I opened the TT up a little.
#36
03-27-2017, 09:58 PM
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Opp- you have a great built car with the right mods. I was looking for this last fall and found one with quite a bit more. I trusted the build and documentation history and bought sight unseen. Much preferred over stock. Different stokes as they say.
Glws
Glws
#37
03-28-2017, 09:58 AM
My 05' TTS is the most amazing car ever; even after the fuel pump failed 2 blocks from my garage. 2 nice guys helped me push this $160,000 down the road into the garage.
Now have to fix it and get it back on the road.
Now have to fix it and get it back on the road.
#38
03-28-2017, 01:54 PM
I would prefer a modded car as long as it's well documented and passed a PPI from a shop that really knows what they are looking at. The way I look at it is I can save A LOT of money buying it after its been built and that's a good thing.
#39
03-28-2017, 08:40 PM
First time 996TT buyer: stock
Repeat 996TT buyer: 'desirable*' mods
* definition of desirable is highly variable
Note: mods removed will likely bring more $$$ than mods left on car...
Repeat 996TT buyer: 'desirable*' mods
* definition of desirable is highly variable
Note: mods removed will likely bring more $$$ than mods left on car...
#40
03-29-2017, 05:14 AM
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