View Full Version : How much is my car worth ?


diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 03:03 AM
I know i wouldnt get much for it and im not really planning on selling it anymore but i was just curious to see around how much you guys think its worth

2007 Scion Tc with 35,000 miles

EXTERIOR MODS
seibon vs2 cf hood
8000k hids
apt fogs
Tein h-techs
Azul rims
Vrd front grills
Carbon Fiber B-Pillar
blue led parking lights
blue led underbody glow kit
red leds under both doors
carbon fiber lip spoiler
blue leds in front grill
blue calipers and lug nuts

ENGINE MODS
Fujita Cai
Megan midpipe
Injen SES exhaust
aem battery tie down
Tanabe strut bar
blue and red engine hoses
blue engine cover
doctor isotope diversion panel
blue leds in engine bay

INTERIOR MODS
Pioneer AVH-P4000 DVD stereo
audiobahn 12 subwooofer and amplifier
blue gauges conversion
blue and red leds in ac vents
blue led tubes under feet
blue interior pieces

and i think thats it

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lavy123/NEWPIUCCSSC.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lavy123/2323newww.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lavy123/1111BLUEE.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lavy123/111NEWPICC.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lavy123/7scionlife.jpg

RCZDesigns
07-27-2009, 03:17 AM
with or without the knocking in the motor from giving it a drink of water?

your exterior stuff is probably worth like $800, engine $400, not sure on the audio stuff but maybe a few hundred there too.

So like $1500 for your mods, and the car its self might get you $10k, without the engine knock.

Just my rough figures

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 03:19 AM
cool cool and both lol but im getting the engine fixed this thursday =), but i was considering either parting out my car or selling it as it is and getting either a gti or an rx8 but its still too much money so im gonna keep my car

RCZDesigns
07-27-2009, 03:22 AM
my figure for your aftermarket worth is probably a little low, depending on how long you want to wait for stuff to sell.

but dont trade the car as-is, you might end up getting less than 10 with all the aftermarket stuff on it. Cause now they got to take off alot of stuff so they can put the extended plan on it.

good on you for getting the motor fixed, hope it all works out well.

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 03:23 AM
thanks man

07specTC
07-27-2009, 03:25 AM
The value of s modified car would depend on how much a potential buyer wants it and how motivated you are to sell it.

You are asking the wrong crowd...we all know modified cars sell for less than the owners think it's worth and its better to go back to stock before selling.

I think you'd get a more "real world" response if you asked on a forum that isn't car related.

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 03:26 AM
yea i wouldnt sell it as it is i was just kinda curious to know what YOU guys thought it was worth

RCZDesigns
07-27-2009, 03:30 AM
ive worked at multiple car dealers, trust me nobody wants a modded car. When i traded my first tc, it was an auto fm with no real mods aside from red pillars, an exhaust and gunmetal painted stockies.

It saw about 6 tc's go before it, until some kid picked it up. Two days later he brought it in and they had to replace the WeaponR intake i had put on it, because the kid messed with it and the filter fell off and was lost. They warrantied it, because they sold it as a Certified used, which is a huge selling point.

it will take forever to find a buyer whos style is exact to diegos and likes all his mods.

07specTC
07-27-2009, 03:33 AM
I would never buy a car that has been previously modified unless its someone I know.

We all had those DIY days where there is 1 screw that's left over and you can't remember where it goes so you say whatever who cares lol.
I would hate to buy a car from a owner like that lol

Edit: Not saying you are an owner like that. Just saying this paranoia prevents me from buying a modded car. :P

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 03:33 AM
jaja yea

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 04:21 AM
bumpp

diego_demarco1025
07-27-2009, 02:27 PM
bumpp

diego_demarco1025
07-28-2009, 02:09 PM
bumpp

getaforknjob
07-28-2009, 03:41 PM
What are you bumping for?

Onestepahead85
07-28-2009, 05:14 PM
hey man where did u get the blue dash trim and water fall and gauge cluster!? I want it, If you are selling it can i trade you for mine or buy yours and give u mine???

Imperial
08-17-2009, 04:59 AM
Out of curiosity... how much do you guys think my car would go for?

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2872004

All TRD parts dealer purchased and installed with receipts.

diego_demarco1025
08-17-2009, 05:15 AM
hmm not sure but if your parting out theres a bunch of parts i would take lol ;)

shadow12one
10-09-2009, 01:03 PM
Diego, If I were buying your car I would probably give you no more than 9K for it. 30K+ miles is already getting to be a lot and as a buyer, I would look at it this way. I wouldn't have more than a couple years before I have to start bringing it in for repair.

Unless you're selling within a community like SL your mods wont matter at all. You could have the top award winning tC show car in the world but you still wont get much with a general buyer.

If you go on Cars.com you can find plenty tCs with less than 20K miles that go for under 13K

Checho
10-09-2009, 03:29 PM
lol if you want to part out i'll take your stocks if your sellin :D

theo89
10-12-2009, 12:33 AM
um ya if u part out ill jump on the grill and checho i have stocks idk if u want to drive to tampa tho

Murphys_Law
10-12-2009, 12:37 AM
ill take the blue pieces so i can have more sets

highvoltage1
10-12-2009, 02:37 AM
I will take your gauges! Im at around the same mileage! LOL

diego_demarco1025
10-12-2009, 02:42 AM
lol how old is this thread, im not selling my car for now other than maybe trading my exhaust and subwoofer

woshrterry
01-22-2010, 06:27 AM
after half a year, the thread is still fresh

as long as you still takin care of your ride.

anything new??? i like what you do.

diego_demarco1025
01-22-2010, 01:35 PM
still havnt replaced the enginee :/

dbreezy
02-08-2010, 10:18 PM
would you sell your hood seperate

ByrdBagg
05-22-2010, 11:36 PM
That is a really sexy car... I wish mine looked like that, but I don't have the money :(

Mouse
05-23-2010, 12:30 AM
The value of s modified car would depend on how much a potential buyer wants it and how motivated you are to sell it.

You are asking the wrong crowd...we all know modified cars sell for less than the owners think it's worth and its better to go back to stock before selling.

I think you'd get a more "real world" response if you asked on a forum that isn't car related.

^^ agreed. The only time to sell the car "as-is" is if you are selling to a buyer that is looking to get into the modified scene. Otherwise do a part out.
* also most of us here that have our cars modified know that the extras we put into them while we have the car is only for the enjoyment we get out of having them. As anything else automotive, everything depreciates over time. aftermarket parts do the same way.

diego_demarco1025
05-23-2010, 02:12 AM
thanks byrdbagg, and yea i know thats why im not selling my car lol this thread is like 3434 years old

BRANDONSTC
04-25-2011, 03:10 AM
Just to keep this thread going a year later bump lol