Does a Katech engine add value to a C6
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Does a Katech engine add value to a C6
I will keep this short.....
I am speak to a person who has a C6 that he is selling but the car is modded with Katech engine......Putting down about 550rwhp
Now the questions he is about 8k heavy on the price......saying that the engine mod by Katech adds value to the car.
What do you guys think????
I am speak to a person who has a C6 that he is selling but the car is modded with Katech engine......Putting down about 550rwhp
Now the questions he is about 8k heavy on the price......saying that the engine mod by Katech adds value to the car.
What do you guys think????
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If it's what your looking for, then pull the trigger. Otherwise i would say you really dont recoup much money from modding a car. Katech is awesome, but there are a ton of tuners with great names. JMOP
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I will keep this short.....
I am speak to a person who has a C6 that he is selling but the car is modded with Katech engine......Putting down about 550rwhp
Now the questions he is about 8k heavy on the price......saying that the engine mod by Katech adds value to the car.
What do you guys think????
I am speak to a person who has a C6 that he is selling but the car is modded with Katech engine......Putting down about 550rwhp
Now the questions he is about 8k heavy on the price......saying that the engine mod by Katech adds value to the car.
What do you guys think????
If its a C6RS which Katech builds and was sold under its marque. That itself makes it a different animal because of its limited production run.
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If you had your own stock C6 that you wanted to bring to Katech for a 550rwhp car it would probably cost you at least that much with Katech to do so. Like others have posted though, it doesn't add value to the car. It just depends on what you want.
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GMPP eligibility can add value in more ways than one realizes. The Katech mods and tuning would negate any extended warranty. Think about it, what makes GMPP an added value is that as long as the car is OEM/GM Performance Oarts. What ever breaks is covered. I had the number 7 cylinder in my 2002 C5 Z06 go during the 2007 NCM event at VIR. GMPP covered it in replacing the engine at 94k. Tracking a car accelerates wear that street driving can not do.
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GMPP eligibility can add value in more ways than one realizes. The Katech mods and tuning would negate any extended warranty. Think about it, what makes GMPP an added value is that as long as the car is OEM/GM Performance Oarts. What ever breaks is covered. I had the number 7 cylinder in my 2002 C5 Z06 go during the 2007 NCM event at VIR. GMPP covered it in replacing the engine at 94k. Tracking a car accelerates wear that street driving can not do.
, it all depends on what you want to do with the car.. Like Rudy is saying, if you plan on tracking a car and can have it coverd under a warranty thats a huge plus.. and obviously as stated aftermarket modifications ect.. take away from having it covered. So this is a big thing to consider. Now.. does it add value? I myself don't belive so. Though again it depends on who is buying. It might add value to someone if they plan on doing all the same mods and there already done. It could save you a good amount of money that way. Good luck with the search!
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Big name tuner cars can and do hold value better than others. Mallett cars are serial numbered and the nada dealer price guide does have a add for a mallett car. Look at some of the callaway cars. They hold thier value much better than a similar regular vette of the same year and model. Lingenfelter cars also seem to bring more than stock like model cars. If you follow the classic vette market the some of the cars that bring the crazy money are the cars with race history. I think Kateck's ties to the factory will in turn help the value if you are talking long term.
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As a car collector, I can attest that engine mods do not increase a car's value. Depending on what was done to the engine, in some cases it may devalue a car because of reliability being diminished from the OEM's (GMPP) existing warranty requirements.
If its a C6RS which Katech builds and was sold under its marque. That itself makes it a different animal because of its limited production run.
If its a C6RS which Katech builds and was sold under its marque. That itself makes it a different animal because of its limited production run.
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Big name tuner cars can and do hold value better than others. Mallett cars are serial numbered and the nada dealer price guide does have a add for a mallett car. Look at some of the callaway cars. They hold thier value much better than a similar regular vette of the same year and model. Lingenfelter cars also seem to bring more than stock like model cars. If you follow the classic vette market the some of the cars that bring the crazy money are the cars with race history. I think Kateck's ties to the factory will in turn help the value if you are talking long term.
Normally I would say no, modded cars do not fetch more money, however in this case, since it is an ENTIRE engine, and it's a very well known reputable Tuner, I can see why it's 8k more. If you are talking about a stock C6 Vette, earlier years 05 06, they make what, about 350RWHP... now you are getting 200 more RWHP.. I would justify the higher price tag in this case.
You won't see too many Vettes with Lingenfelter or Mallet motors in them going for Kelly Blue Book prices
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Normally I would say no, modded cars do not fetch more money, however in this case, since it is an ENTIRE engine, and it's a very well known reputable Tuner, I can see why it's 8k more. If you are talking about a stock C6 Vette, earlier years 05 06, they make what, about 350RWHP... now you are getting 200 more RWHP.. I would justify the higher price tag in this case.
You won't see too many Vettes with Lingenfelter or Mallet motors in them going for Kelly Blue Book prices
The katech engine adds some value, about 30-50 % of what it cost him, at least this is similarly what an insurance company would give you.
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Normally I would say no, modded cars do not fetch more money, however in this case, since it is an ENTIRE engine, and it's a very well known reputable Tuner, I can see why it's 8k more. If you are talking about a stock C6 Vette, earlier years 05 06, they make what, about 350RWHP... now you are getting 200 more RWHP.. I would justify the higher price tag in this case.
You won't see too many Vettes with Lingenfelter or Mallet motors in them going for Kelly Blue Book prices
(Given the big Katech name, as Tommy and Frank reference above)!However, beat him up the best you can, as you really have the ECONOMY on your side, as high end modded cars like this are REALLY in the toilet right now, and that will work to your advantage the most (as big ticket LUXURY items are VERY DIFFICULT to sell right now, especially moddified ones). A stock vette/vehicle is ALWAYS the easiet to sell and something to consider also.
That being said, after beating him up the best you can if you LOVE the car BUY IT, as life is just too short. Best of luck!
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Threw him an offer-- didnt take it.....so I'll try back after the holidays.....from what I heard here should still be available
There are a lot of choices that are presenting themselves all of a sudden!!!! This could be fun
Thanks for all the info................
There are a lot of choices that are presenting themselves all of a sudden!!!! This could be fun
Thanks for all the info................
Not sure how much extra would pay as every situation is different but would get my attention if looking for C-6! JMHO 
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Mike,
Great to see your ready to get back in the saddle of a vette again buddy and best of luck to you (its a GREAT TIME to be a corvette buyer right now)!
