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Old 06-06-2007, 08:52 AM   #4
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While I agree that additional value should be placed on the cost of a modded car, you have to remember that your customer numbers drop significantly.

Most people see a modified car as something they shouldn't touch. It's probably been driven hard / raced, components may have been removed in favor of greater power, brakes / tires / wheels have taken a beating, etc. The general buying public will be vary wary of looking at your car.

However, enthusiasts and racers will look at your car as something that is already modded, saving them time and some money. They can appreciate what's been done to it, while zeroing in on the known trouble spots of such a car. The down side is, they are also vary aware of what a car like that costs - KBB value and mods. They know you'll have a hard time selling it to just anybody, and therefore have negotiating room, especially if you're desperate to sell it.

Add some cost to the car for the mods, but target the sale at the right buying crowd for a quicker sale.
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