feeler: time to let go

rshen1030 · 02-06-2011, 08:41 PM

hi guys, Im in the process of moving to another car. it's time to let go my Z, wondering if you guys can help me determine how much my car is worth in the market.
Trying to get a feel for interest and value before seriously listing the car
i bought it my pw 370z in Sep.09 with every option available (touring, sport, Nav) i have 10k+ mod on it, currently 12,500 miles. i have a minor accident on jan 2010, i rear ended an suv, wasnt too bad, no engine damage at all, just the bumper and hood. btw i have all stock parts
mods list,

HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust
Berk HFC
Injen CAI
hotchkis Sway Bars
Advan RS-D
Tein Flex coilover
SPC camber arm kit
Hankook V12
20mm Spacer all around
Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser
CF aero jacket bodykit
Front bumper clear bra
roof and headlight vinyl
GTM tow hook

I need help to determine how much it worth, i dun know if i should put it back to stock and trade in or sell it over the forum as the way it is. please give me some suggestions guys.

thanks in advance.

Ryan

Dreezy562 · 02-06-2011, 08:54 PM

Part it out back to stock then sell you'll get more

frost · 02-06-2011, 08:56 PM

^ agreed

cab83_750 · 02-06-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

^ agreed

+1

what are you buying? Just wondering!!!!!

m4a1mustang · 02-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreezy562

Part it out back to stock then sell you'll get more

x1000

Junior370z · 02-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Yes parting out would get you more.

Why are you letting her go?

rshen1030 · 02-06-2011, 09:15 PM

thanks guys, just wondering how much the difference is gonna be, according to KBB my car is worth just bit under 30K without mods,(i paid 41k OTD for it) but the labor for take out all the mods is another expense. since this is my only car, im moving to bigger, auto, not two seater cars. havent decided yet. anyone has any idea how much it will worth if i sell it as the way it is

Xan · 02-06-2011, 09:37 PM

Rough estimates...

New - Part Out
1900 - 1000 HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust
500 - 300 Berk HFC
560 - 300 Injen CAI
360 - 200 hotchkis Sway Bars
3000 - 2200 Advan RS-D
1800 - 1200 Tein Flex coilover
180 - 100 SPC camber arm kit
800 - 400 Hankook V12
200 - 100 20mm Spacer all around
740 - 400 Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser
1550 - 800 CF aero jacket bodykit
NA - NA Front bumper clear bra
NA - NA roof and headlight vinyl
135 - 75 GTM tow hook

11,725.- spend... 7075.- to be recovered....

So at $30k selling price, you would have to sell it at $37k to make back the same amount as on part out. (very unlikely you'll be able to sell it at that price) This of course considers the fact that you can uninstall everything yourself, otherwise subtract that cost from the difference..

frost · 02-06-2011, 09:39 PM

Brilliant

rshen1030 · 02-06-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

Rough estimates...

New - Part Out
1900 - 1000 HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust
500 - 300 Berk HFC
560 - 300 Injen CAI
360 - 200 hotchkis Sway Bars
3000 - 2200 Advan RS-D
1800 - 1200 Tein Flex coilover
180 - 100 SPC camber arm kit
800 - 400 Hankook V12
200 - 100 20mm Spacer all around
740 - 400 Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser
1550 - 800 CF aero jacket bodykit
NA - NA Front bumper clear bra
NA - NA roof and headlight vinyl
135 - 75 GTM tow hook

11,725.- spend... 7075.- to be recovered....

So at $30k selling price, you would have to sell it at $37k to make back the same amount as on part out. (very unlikely you'll be able to sell it at that price) This of course considers the fact that you can uninstall everything yourself, otherwise subtract that cost from the difference..

you are the man! thanks a lot

Xan · 02-06-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rshen1030

you are the man! thanks a lot

YW!

PapoZalsa · 02-06-2011, 10:28 PM

Like you see, a car is for no investment. The money spent in aftermarket parts will never be recovered unless you find the right perosn at the right moment. GLWS!

Red__Zed · 02-06-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

Rough estimates...

New - Part Out
1900 - 1000 HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust
500 - 300 Berk HFC
560 - 300 Injen CAI
360 - 200 hotchkis Sway Bars
3000 - 2200 Advan RS-D
1800 - 1200 Tein Flex coilover
180 - 100 SPC camber arm kit
800 - 400 Hankook V12
200 - 100 20mm Spacer all around
740 - 400 Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser
1550 - 800 CF aero jacket bodykit
NA - NA Front bumper clear bra
NA - NA roof and headlight vinyl
135 - 75 GTM tow hook

11,725.- spend... 7075.- to be recovered....

So at $30k selling price, you would have to sell it at $37k to make back the same amount as on part out. (very unlikely you'll be able to sell it at that price) This of course considers the fact that you can uninstall everything yourself, otherwise subtract that cost from the difference..

Epically helpful post.

spearfish25 · 02-07-2011, 09:40 AM

In a realistic conservative car buyer world, your car with the mods is still worth the KBB value. You're very unlikely to find a buyer who is going to swallow the cost of parts you've put into the car. Even finding a buyer who wants a modded Z is going to be a challenge. So your options are to sell as-is for KBB (and perhaps be able to stand more firmly with your price given the mods) or take the parts off, go back to stock and sell the car and parts separately.

cheshirecat · 02-07-2011, 10:16 AM

I believe those mod figures are a bit on the high side. Many of them, such as the HFCs, camber kit, etc (ie, stuff "under the hood") will not add any value to the car.

The wheels, exhaust, things like that which are more "visible" to the buyer will help toward you directly recouping the value of those mods.

It really is in your best interest to part the car out, even if you need to take the parts off yourself. IMO, the amount you spend in labor, if you intend to go that route, will still be less than you will recoup from the sale of those mods individually vs having them installed when you sell the car.

last little note: people like the idea of buying a car that's "unmodified" a lot of the time. Seeing that the car has been tinkered with actually goes against your favor with the majority of buyers.

beautiful car, btw

02-06-2011, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
rshen1030 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stockton Posts: 89 Drives: 09'370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	feeler: time to let go hi guys, Im in the process of moving to another car. it's time to let go my Z, wondering if you guys can help me determine how much my car is worth in the market. Trying to get a feel for interest and value before seriously listing the car i bought it my pw 370z in Sep.09 with every option available (touring, sport, Nav) i have 10k+ mod on it, currently 12,500 miles. i have a minor accident on jan 2010, i rear ended an suv, wasnt too bad, no engine damage at all, just the bumper and hood. btw i have all stock parts mods list, HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust Berk HFC Injen CAI hotchkis Sway Bars Advan RS-D Tein Flex coilover SPC camber arm kit Hankook V12 20mm Spacer all around Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser CF aero jacket bodykit Front bumper clear bra roof and headlight vinyl GTM tow hook I need help to determine how much it worth, i dun know if i should put it back to stock and trade in or sell it over the forum as the way it is. please give me some suggestions guys. thanks in advance. Ryan Last edited by rshen1030; 02-06-2011 at 08:44 PM.

02-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Yes parting out would get you more. Why are you letting her go? __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

02-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Rough estimates... New - Part Out 1900 - 1000 HKS HI-POWER cat-back exhaust 500 - 300 Berk HFC 560 - 300 Injen CAI 360 - 200 hotchkis Sway Bars 3000 - 2200 Advan RS-D 1800 - 1200 Tein Flex coilover 180 - 100 SPC camber arm kit 800 - 400 Hankook V12 200 - 100 20mm Spacer all around 740 - 400 Evo-r CF mirror cover, bumper cover, rear diffuser 1550 - 800 CF aero jacket bodykit NA - NA Front bumper clear bra NA - NA roof and headlight vinyl 135 - 75 GTM tow hook 11,725.- spend... 7075.- to be recovered.... So at $30k selling price, you would have to sell it at $37k to make back the same amount as on part out. (very unlikely you'll be able to sell it at that price) This of course considers the fact that you can uninstall everything yourself, otherwise subtract that cost from the difference.. __________________

02-06-2011, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Like you see, a car is for no investment. The money spent in aftermarket parts will never be recovered unless you find the right perosn at the right moment. GLWS! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 02-07-2011 at 04:55 PM.

02-07-2011, 09:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	In a realistic conservative car buyer world, your car with the mods is still worth the KBB value. You're very unlikely to find a buyer who is going to swallow the cost of parts you've put into the car. Even finding a buyer who wants a modded Z is going to be a challenge. So your options are to sell as-is for KBB (and perhaps be able to stand more firmly with your price given the mods) or take the parts off, go back to stock and sell the car and parts separately. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-06-2011, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Part it out back to stock then sell you'll get more

02-06-2011, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
rshen1030 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stockton Posts: 89 Drives: 09'370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	thanks guys, just wondering how much the difference is gonna be, according to KBB my car is worth just bit under 30K without mods,(i paid 41k OTD for it) but the labor for take out all the mods is another expense. since this is my only car, im moving to bigger, auto, not two seater cars. havent decided yet. anyone has any idea how much it will worth if i sell it as the way it is

02-07-2011, 10:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I believe those mod figures are a bit on the high side. Many of them, such as the HFCs, camber kit, etc (ie, stuff "under the hood") will not add any value to the car. The wheels, exhaust, things like that which are more "visible" to the buyer will help toward you directly recouping the value of those mods. It really is in your best interest to part the car out, even if you need to take the parts off yourself. IMO, the amount you spend in labor, if you intend to go that route, will still be less than you will recoup from the sale of those mods individually vs having them installed when you sell the car. last little note: people like the idea of buying a car that's "unmodified" a lot of the time. Seeing that the car has been tinkered with actually goes against your favor with the majority of buyers. beautiful car, btw

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