Private Selling Inquiry..

[FORDTEXAS]

I know this is quite a subjective topic but i would like to hear your guy’s thoughts either way…
If one does aftermarket modifications to their vehicle, does that make the overall value increase in anyway whatsoever?
For example if KBB said one’s vehicle is worth XYZ, then would it be XYZ value PLUS the aftermarket add ons or..? TIA!
(PRIVATE PARTY NOT DEALER TRADE IN)

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[hitchhiker]

No, and typically they will either have no effect or actually lower resale value. The only case in which they'll really raise value is when the mods are done correctly, and you are selling to a buyer who understands and values those specific mods and is willing to pay extra.

 

[HammaMan]

Yeah, don't expect to get anything out of mods unless there's a buyer that really wants the extras and will pay for them. If I sold my truck tomorrow, there's an easy $6k worth of parts I'd pull off of it replacing them with stock ones.

 

[Wolf Man]

It's been many years since I spoke to a salesman about add ons, he said unless they're add ons from Shelby, Roush or other Ford official customizer add ons have/add absolutely zero value to a dealer on trade in value.

 

[Abraham5G]

A bedcover is about the only thing I can think of that would add value, and maybe it would only add 25% of what it cost, if that.

 

[JExpedition07]

Nope, when I used to buy used if the truck had modifications I’d offer 2-3 grand less. Lifted/modded trucks are a turn off to me, so I take that into consideration (what it would cost me to return to stock). My buddy just bought a 2016 6.7 PS SD and he had me help him. We offered $4,000 less than the fair value due to the stupid high lift and ridiculous aftermarket wheels. Seller took it. Now helping him locate stock SD wheels etc. Generally modifications like a lift or aesthetic changes de-value a truck. You have messed with suspension geometry, lowered tire life, and did who know what to safety. No value add.

A supercharger package or tune? Depends on the buyer, many will take that as a sign the truck was abused and offer less as well. Really no mods done outside of Shelby add value lol.

Here is an exception: Say you have a Tremor and you added a nice Warn winch. That is a A/M company with a great reputation. That is for sure a value add. However, you won’t recoup the entire value of that winch, but it may add 40-50% of its value to the ask price.

 

[UncleWillie]

At first, I wanted to vote for "case-by-case" basis, but in reality, there are very few and very particular situations where mods would actually increase the value. I voted "no".

There is some great information above. In general, things like spray-in liners or modest upgrades may not hurt the value, but it doesn't boost the value either. Buyers are concerned about mods, who performed them, what components were used, etc.

The only times I've seen mods increase the value is when the vehicle and its history is well known (family member, friend, acquaintance, [I hate saying this:] YouTuber) and the mods are exactly what the buyer wants (e.g., a rock-crawler, overlander, work truck with a shell. Occasionally, a lifted up truck with big tires and fun mods may bring more money if parked outside of a high school with a for sale sign when there may be a bunch of kids about to turn 16 and mom and dad are gonna help buy the vehicle. But these are just very particular cases.

 

[Samson16]

I know this is quite a subjective topic but i would like to hear your guy’s thoughts either way…
If one does aftermarket modifications to their vehicle, does that make the overall value increase in anyway whatsoever?
For example if KBB said one’s vehicle is worth XYZ, then would it be XYZ value PLUS the aftermarket add ons or..? TIA!

I think if they are Ford warranty product improvements and were installed by Ford then it is possible. Let’s say a lift kit and suspension improvements. Convincing me you didn’t go out and trash it in the woods is the next step lol

 

[Samson16]

Depends on the buyer, many will take that as a sign the truck was abused and offer less as well. Really no mods done outside of Shelby add value lol.

Yep. That’s me right there. I wouldn’t even purchase used from the Forscan modders on this forum. Based on zero provable facts, I think many people bring problems upon themselves by tinkering with firmware they don’t fully understand and I don’t want your mess.

 

[Graygoose2021]

Depends. I had a custom painted Yukon, took a unique buyer. Finally sold it to a guy in Chicago. He flew in, paid cash, loved it.

Now to a private buyer, possibly. If a guy likes the lift, wheels and tires, he will pay extra.
Now trade in, throw all that out the window, dealers wont pay markups.

But if you mod it slightly, yes, Ive always made money, with the mods. Added for lift, wheels, etc.

Another, if its close to expired warranty, buy an extended warranty to cover you, and the next person if you sell it. I did one, transfer fee was like $50.00

When I sold it, higher than market value, I told them it comes with a warranty for XXX,XXX miles. SOLD

Makes it easier, if its past the 3 year 36.

 

[wessermgm]

I agree with the general sentiment, but there are exceptions. Good quality AT tires in good shape can slightly increase the value. In Texas at least, if you have a Ranch Hand brush guard on a Super Duty, that definitely increases the value as the dealer knows that while everyone doesn't want one, a lot of buyers do and will pay a premium to not have to do it themselves or go to a place to buy/install one.

 

[Spiffers]

Not really with trucks unless it's maybe an aftermarket lift with the right buyer. I had a nice builder platform Jeep for a while that I planned to do all the stuff to. Didn't really drive it and decided to sell it. I got what I gave for it 10 years later and all it had was a correctly done lift. Anything without a lift was going for like 2k less. But usually mods just don't count.

 

[Old Hat]

Oversize wheels and suspension mods affect a trucks performance and long term reliability negatively. Nope, not going to be worth more to most people. Original condition cream puffs are more valuable and are what I always look for.

I just sold my original owner 2005 ZR2 for $10,500. Almost 19 years daily driver, 92,XXX miles. No modifications, only regular maintenance with like parts. Buyer could see how the vehicle was cared for and have confidence in exactly what he was getting. That there were no modifications had a lot to do with this. I plan to do the same with the '22 XLT.

 

[dolsen]

Probably only in a military town does aftermarket parts add value

 

[FORDTEXAS]

add ons have/add absolutely zero value to a dealer on trade in value.

this is quite blatant by the general population lol.
dealerships could give one less f*ck
what you did to your truck.

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