Chemical7

When I traded-in my 2010 for the 507, I was sure they would replace stock suspension and brake pads, but to my surprise; they were still on!

Car was immaculate, no dings, scratches; excellent interior; and brand new EBC Yellow Stuffs. Trade-in-guy said: "The cleanest 30k mile car I've ever seen".

Do you think its normal, or Dealer being lazy?

jvanbrecht

I doubt it is lazyness. Dealers have to handle parts somehow, removing the upgrades means they have to buy OEM (at cost of course), and they are most likely not going to resell the old used parts, so they would end up throwing them away. Makes sense to just keep them...

Although I am not sure they would warranty them.. dunno.. maybe it is lazyness

Autosport7

I think this is a wise dealer trying to sell a vehicle as is to ensure the utmost profit is made from it.
If the dealer is receiving less than positive feedback from the public on the aftermarket parts, they may entertain swapping it out, but I highly doubt it. Dealers aren't looking to invest anymore into a vehicle than necessary. Most looking at this car will enjoy the aftermarket stuff, and it only takes one to like it for a sale to happen.

Couple things:
- This is considered somewhat of a rare car, so when the right person locates it, they aren't going to complain about a minor mod.
- It takes the right type of buyer (established, enjoys finer things in life, loves cars) to buy this car, they may want a stock car, but as hard as they are to find, buyer wont mind too much. and may beat the dealer up a bit on it.

Having said that, if the buyer were smart he would utilize the springs as leverage (even if he did love them!) as the dealer would rather sell as is and deduct a grand off the car than get oem parts and pay his staff to install them.

Autosport7

Actually, you may be surprised, dealerships make a lot of money selling mods off traded in vehicles, ebay is their friend! Hence anytime you go to trade a vehicle with aftermarket wheels and tires, they ask if the OEMs will be a part of the trade deal, they will sell the aftermarkets and put stock back on.

MaroonC63

That is correct.

A new buyer can usually always request OEM parts instead before he buys the car also.

Chemical7

Yes, I shouldn't be surprised. Less work time + minimal parts = more profit. I suppose if I were a Dealer, I would do the same.

kgmuse

those cars looks great together! well most manufacturers won't allow a CPO stamp with aftermarket suspension, but I don't think it's laziness. it sounds like the used car manager is hoping to find a quick sale with the right customer. it would cost them more in parts and time to pay a tech do replace it. their watching the bottom line. definitely seems like a move the dealer I work for would do.