S2000 pricing
#12
I’ve been following the market closely for almost a year, the right car with the right color at the right price just hasn’t clicked for me yet.
But I’ve developed a good sense of what moves the numbers. It’s color, miles, vin tags, and of course condition. Originality is important, it’s a very narrow market for a modded car. An AP2 car all things being equal will bring 10% more than an AP1. If a car isn’t a 10/10 car it’s a car with a story. I know a beautiful 30k1-owner 10/10 car but it’s had both bumpers resprayed including spraying over the tags. It’s now a “story car”. I spoke with the guy, he’s beside himself how picky buyers are when you get over $30k when all he did was try to clean up some scratches. He’s frustrated it’s not selling and receiving only lowball offers. And it’s one owner, 30k miles.
I'm pegging your car closer to $25, just my 2 cents. GLSW.
But I’ve developed a good sense of what moves the numbers. It’s color, miles, vin tags, and of course condition. Originality is important, it’s a very narrow market for a modded car. An AP2 car all things being equal will bring 10% more than an AP1. If a car isn’t a 10/10 car it’s a car with a story. I know a beautiful 30k1-owner 10/10 car but it’s had both bumpers resprayed including spraying over the tags. It’s now a “story car”. I spoke with the guy, he’s beside himself how picky buyers are when you get over $30k when all he did was try to clean up some scratches. He’s frustrated it’s not selling and receiving only lowball offers. And it’s one owner, 30k miles.
I'm pegging your car closer to $25, just my 2 cents. GLSW.
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jetboater (04-29-2024)
#13
I second your thought there. I personally will walk away from a modified car most of the time. It depends on the owner. I never had intentions of selling the car. I love driving it & everything about it. Life changes though & I may need whatever money I can get out of it for other things. I knew modifying it would lessen the value & absolutely lost my shit over the 18 wheeler situation. When you plan on keeping it forever that stuff didn’t matter that much
And since I planned on keeping it, I tried to buy the highest quality mods that fit my needs. I didn’t need 600 horsepower. I just needed a bit more go, hence the SOS supercharger running a low pressure pulley. It allowed me to remain on stock clutch since it didn’t need replaced. When it does, if I end up keeping it, I’ll upgrade and maybe put more power down. The suspension was the same way. When I bought it, it looked like my highest quality option to me
And since I planned on keeping it, I tried to buy the highest quality mods that fit my needs. I didn’t need 600 horsepower. I just needed a bit more go, hence the SOS supercharger running a low pressure pulley. It allowed me to remain on stock clutch since it didn’t need replaced. When it does, if I end up keeping it, I’ll upgrade and maybe put more power down. The suspension was the same way. When I bought it, it looked like my highest quality option to me
Last edited by kwakhead; 04-27-2024 at 09:37 AM.
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