Would you buy a used cammed C6?
12-24-2016, 06:57 PM
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Would you buy a used cammed C6?
Title should be cammed* c6. Thinking about camming my 2010 GS but worried about resale on it down the road when I decide to sell. Would an aftermarket cam by a reputable shop deter anyone from buying it? Would love to put a blower on it but can't justify the price difference between the two even compared to a user sc kit. Thoughts?
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12-24-2016, 09:59 PM
#2
When cam'g a car with over .600" of lift, bank that the valve springs will need to be changed out every 35K'ish mins.
On a radical cam lobs, could chew through roller lifters or start bending push rods instead.
Simply, the stock motor is good for around 200K, and as you start mod'g the motor, you pulling away from that standard 200K life isntead.
Bottom line, there is a reason that total stock vets demand a higher resale value, and when you start moding a Vet, your limiting the pool of buyers that are looking for the mods you did to the car instead.
On a radical cam lobs, could chew through roller lifters or start bending push rods instead.
Simply, the stock motor is good for around 200K, and as you start mod'g the motor, you pulling away from that standard 200K life isntead.
Bottom line, there is a reason that total stock vets demand a higher resale value, and when you start moding a Vet, your limiting the pool of buyers that are looking for the mods you did to the car instead.
12-24-2016, 10:07 PM
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Leave it stock...or throw an edlebrock mild supercharger on the car...
Don't go crazy but a cammed motor would not be a corvette I'd buy preowned...
Not even sure I'd buy one with a mild edlebrock but more likely than a cammed version.
Just my opinion.
Don't go crazy but a cammed motor would not be a corvette I'd buy preowned...
Not even sure I'd buy one with a mild edlebrock but more likely than a cammed version.
Just my opinion.
12-24-2016, 10:10 PM
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Melting Slicks
As long as there is paper trail for the work that was done I don't think it would hurt the resale value. It may just take longer to sell. Depending on what cam is in the car you may run into a buyer who wants it but it wont pass smog.
12-24-2016, 10:28 PM
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I figured it would hurt my chances down the road. I guess it's the uncertainty of the work or people would think a modded car would be driven hard. I was looking at spins cam, I've heard it has great driveability with good hp/tq drives like stock but I don't think I'll bother if it will make selling it harder in the future.
12-24-2016, 11:38 PM
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Stock cars will almost always sell quicker and easier than modded cars. Part of it is the uncertainty of the work, the reliability, the way it was driven, etc. Modded cars aren't impossible to sell but they certainly limit your pool of potential buyers. You need someone who wants your specific mod package. Everyone wants a Corvette but not everyone may want a supercharged Corvette. Or a cammed Corvette. Or a Corvette with a loud exhaust. You get the idea. Also, many dealerships won't touch them if you were considering it as a possible trade-in down the road. Plus, don't expect to get that mod money back. Unless you find that perfect buyer, you'll most likely have to price your car close to it's stock value. Sometimes even less. My advice? If you plan on selling the car relatively soon, ie; in a year or so. Leave it stock. If you plan on keeping it for several more years, build it how you want and enjoy every mile.
Another thing to keep in mind. A supercharger can be removed and returned to stock easier than a cam build.
Another thing to keep in mind. A supercharger can be removed and returned to stock easier than a cam build.
12-25-2016, 08:54 AM
#7
I from time to time seek heavily modded cars when I'm car shopping. The corvette was bone stock when I bought it and I have added a fair amount of bolt ons. It is the expensive way to go if you ask me. The 06 Gto I had before was full bolt on and 238/242 @ 112lsa cam (S-cam).
Aftermarket parts really bring no resale value to the car and I believe can be a good leverage point to ask for extra cash off when buying. So go ahead a toss a cam in that Vette and enjoy.
Aftermarket parts really bring no resale value to the car and I believe can be a good leverage point to ask for extra cash off when buying. So go ahead a toss a cam in that Vette and enjoy.
12-26-2016, 10:47 AM
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No! Because I already went and bought a cammed C6!
When I was shopping for my C6 I was shopping specifically for a well cared for NA modified car. Of course the mods were not exactly what I would have done. And yes, I paid top dollar for it.
Wouldn't have it any other way.
When I was shopping for my C6 I was shopping specifically for a well cared for NA modified car. Of course the mods were not exactly what I would have done. And yes, I paid top dollar for it.
Wouldn't have it any other way.
12-26-2016, 11:04 PM
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Le Mans Master
In short I would buy a cammed C6 but that it just me. I prefer a stock car but if I could find the right deal I would buy a cammed car for sure.
12-27-2016, 08:09 AM
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Personally, no. I would prefer to buy an unmodified car and do my own mods. It's tough to find something that is modded they way I would want it. I've also had bad luck with a big time tuning shop picking bad parts combos and having to redo a lot of work - luckily their mistakes didn't cost me an engine but it was close.
12-27-2016, 08:18 AM
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No.
12-27-2016, 12:53 PM
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12-29-2016, 07:59 PM
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No. It is/has too many variables: how it was done, who did it, how has it been cared for?
12-30-2016, 08:51 AM
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From a seller on cf; I might consider it since I can get a better background of the vehicle in some cases. However when it comes to buying a modded car from some random person on autotrader - no.
Performance mods (or wanna be performance mods) indicate that the previous owner(s) might have been abusing the car.
Performance mods (or wanna be performance mods) indicate that the previous owner(s) might have been abusing the car.
12-30-2016, 10:35 AM
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Melting Slicks
I figured it would hurt my chances down the road. I guess it's the uncertainty of the work or people would think a modded car would be driven hard. I was looking at spins cam, I've heard it has great driveability with good hp/tq drives like stock but I don't think I'll bother if it will make selling it harder in the future.
Smart decision....
12-30-2016, 10:27 PM
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"As long as there is paper trail for the work that was done I don't think it would hurt the resale value. It may just take longer to sell. "...taking longer to sell is a euhpamism for "hurting resale value". It takes longer to sell because it is not as desirable.
If you plan on keeping the car a few years, I would do whatever I wanted to make it more enjoyable. But, if you plan to flip it in a year, you will: A. NOT get what you paid for the work and parts, and; B. Find it more difficult to find a buyer who will pay what you want. Whatever you do to it, it won't be what the next owner wants.
If you will keep it awhile, have at it. If not, prepare to take a hit when you sell it. JMO
If you plan on keeping the car a few years, I would do whatever I wanted to make it more enjoyable. But, if you plan to flip it in a year, you will: A. NOT get what you paid for the work and parts, and; B. Find it more difficult to find a buyer who will pay what you want. Whatever you do to it, it won't be what the next owner wants.
If you will keep it awhile, have at it. If not, prepare to take a hit when you sell it. JMO
12-31-2016, 11:06 AM
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For me if I wanted a cammed corvette and I looked over it and felt like it was done right I would buy it. With my Camaro I was able to buy it one day and take it to the drag strip next, instant enjoyment. Also you can surely save money by buying a built car vs doing it yourself.
12-31-2016, 06:45 PM
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Absolutely- if done right and car checks out no reason not to. A stock car can be abused just as easily as a modded one. There seems to be a preconception that a modified car for sale must have been abused. Not everyone who mods their car beats on it or races it.
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01-23-2017, 04:03 PM
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I know parts don't add much appreciation, but would adding a cam make it at all more valuable or potentially less than a stock one? Do dealers take in cammed cars as trade ins often?
01-23-2017, 04:07 PM
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stock cars will almost always sell quicker and easier than modded cars. Part of it is the uncertainty of the work, the reliability, the way it was driven, etc. Modded cars aren't impossible to sell but they certainly limit your pool of potential buyers. You need someone who wants your specific mod package. Everyone wants a corvette but not everyone may want a supercharged corvette. Or a cammed corvette. Or a corvette with a loud exhaust. You get the idea. Also, many dealerships won't touch them if you were considering it as a possible trade-in down the road. Plus, don't expect to get that mod money back. Unless you find that perfect buyer, you'll most likely have to price your car close to it's stock value. Sometimes even less. My advice? If you plan on selling the car relatively soon, ie; in a year or so. Leave it stock. If you plan on keeping it for several more years, build it how you want and enjoy every mile.
another thing to keep in mind. A supercharger can be removed and returned to stock easier than a cam build.
another thing to keep in mind. A supercharger can be removed and returned to stock easier than a cam build.
Based on my experience.
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