De-mod to sell?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 931
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From: Canyon Country CA
De-mod to sell?
I have a 2007 c6 that I purchased new. it has about 22k miles, of which about 5k are supercharged. it has the A&A kit, v2-sq, lg lt's, and meth injection. I will either sell or trade it in on a new c7.
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,987
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From: Phoenix
I would try to sell it as is for right now and if it doesn't move, then go ahead and demod it. You can probably get $3500-$4000 for the blower kit if you include the meth kit. Headers probably $700-$900 if they are the good LG's.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: salem OR
I have a 2007 c6 that I purchased new. it has about 22k miles, of which about 5k are supercharged. it has the A&A kit, v2-sq, lg lt's, and meth injection. I will either sell or trade it in on a new c7.
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,984
Likes: 16
From: Amityville New York
I have a 2007 c6 that I purchased new. it has about 22k miles, of which about 5k are supercharged. it has the A&A kit, v2-sq, lg lt's, and meth injection. I will either sell or trade it in on a new c7.
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 931
Likes: 96
From: Canyon Country CA
the tax will be on the full purchase price if I register in ca. I used to live in co and they use the difference between your trade and the new car as the cost basis. registering out of state may be an option, but it is a lot of effort and often a cost in establishing a residence in another state. I certainly don't want to a property just to gain a tax advantage. I wish there was an easy way to do this, not just for new vette, but cars, rvs and boats would be an advantage.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 112
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From: Fresno CA
You are not far from A&A. I would talk to them and see what they would charge to put the car back to stock, and then 're-package' your kit, replacing any needed small parts to make it like new so you can advertise and sell the kit for max $$. The car will probably sell for very near the same price with or without the kit, but will be easier to find a buyer without it.
Oh, and you may have a difficult time getting the required smog certificate (at time of sale) if you sell it with those mods (particularly headers). But maybe you have that situation covered.
Oh, and you may have a difficult time getting the required smog certificate (at time of sale) if you sell it with those mods (particularly headers). But maybe you have that situation covered.
Last edited by l8-apex; Sep 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM.
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From: Hazard/Pikeville KY
I have a 2007 c6 that I purchased new. it has about 22k miles, of which about 5k are supercharged. it has the A&A kit, v2-sq, lg lt's, and meth injection. I will either sell or trade it in on a new c7.
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
For those of you that have sold or traded your modded c6, I have a few questions:
- did you find it difficult to sell your modded car?
- was it worth any more than stock?
- did dealers object to taking it in trade?
the parts cost was about 7k. I am expecting that I could sell them for about 3k. it will take me several days to remove everything and I am trying to decide if it is worth the effort.
I could keep the sc and headers for the c7, but I am not sure how much can be re-used.
thanks in ad advance for any inputs
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 51
From: Englewood OH
...Traded my 2006 (15K in mods). It added nothing, if I had to do over, strip it back to original conditions and sell the blower and stuff on e-bay, craigslist whatever.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
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the tax will be on the full purchase price if I register in ca. I used to live in co and they use the difference between your trade and the new car as the cost basis. registering out of state may be an option, but it is a lot of effort and often a cost in establishing a residence in another state. I certainly don't want to a property just to gain a tax advantage. I wish there was an easy way to do this, not just for new vette, but cars, rvs and boats would be an advantage.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Santa Barbara CA
Usually there are signs that a car has been previously modified. It pays to have a thorough inspection done by somebody who really knows the type of car you're buying. My 2 cents, anyway.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Little Rock AR
2 cars ago I was able to trade in my highly modified car but I didn't see a dime of extra money from the dealership. I couldn't get anyone to touch my last modded car. I tore it down to almost stock and sold the parts for $5K and still have the car to sell.
I'm sure you would sell that A&A in no time on here. IN fact PM me before you list it
I'm sure you would sell that A&A in no time on here. IN fact PM me before you list it