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HammaMan
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Dealers love add-ons that increase the appeal of a vehicle. They'll even put it front and center of the used lot. They won't however give you a penny more for it.
crazywayne311
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I voted on the case by case ONLY b/c you said private party.
nothing i'll say will carry weight due to others already mentioning it, but as goose pointed out, dealerships HATE aftermarket unless they have a customer looking specifically for what you might trade. I always keep stock parts to put cars back to stock.
Private party? i never intend to get what i've paid back on anything i end up doing. always know you'll rarely break even.
there are buyers out there, that will like to see service records/receipts for mods/services dont by reputable shops. explain to them that you and your buddy you paid in beer and pizza installed your suspension OR show a receipt from a local shop.
anyway i digress, i say case by case simply because someone may love your truck they way it is and its already ready for them to enjoy. maybe they arent looking to buy a truck and go out of pocket for mods.
nothing i'll say will carry weight due to others already mentioning it, but as goose pointed out, dealerships HATE aftermarket unless they have a customer looking specifically for what you might trade. I always keep stock parts to put cars back to stock.
Private party? i never intend to get what i've paid back on anything i end up doing. always know you'll rarely break even.
there are buyers out there, that will like to see service records/receipts for mods/services dont by reputable shops. explain to them that you and your buddy you paid in beer and pizza installed your suspension OR show a receipt from a local shop.
anyway i digress, i say case by case simply because someone may love your truck they way it is and its already ready for them to enjoy. maybe they arent looking to buy a truck and go out of pocket for mods.
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labjr1
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I sold a 2016 Jeep Rubicon that listed new for $48k. I sold it for $75k in 2020 with my add-ons, but there were over $100k in modifications on the Jeep. So yes, I got more for a modified Jeep, but not nearly what it cost me to modify it - but the buyer knew the value of what he was getting.
Chili
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The only people who think a modded vehicle is worth more is the person selling it. If you had a Ford Performance supercharger that might add a smidge, but also drastically reduce your buying pool.
Lift and aftermarket wheels? I don't even want it. Most modded vehicles are botched up and have quirks that stock vehicles don't have.
Lift and aftermarket wheels? I don't even want it. Most modded vehicles are botched up and have quirks that stock vehicles don't have.
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