what else should i do to increase value?
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04 E55
what else should i do to increase value?
04 E55 with 07 facelift/ mirrors. Just installed the ipod integration ... and im looking for more add-ons to increase value and set it apart from other cars. Give it the wow factor...
So just looking for ideas... like bluetooth, paddleshifters, euro comand... what else?
So just looking for ideas... like bluetooth, paddleshifters, euro comand... what else?
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Thanks for the input, where did you get those numbers at btw?, i have fun with the DIY stuff.. cant explain it but i like working on my car, making it nicer and better than before. Lets not focus so much on values as i see that will go nowheres, and moves towards more diy's i can do with my ride.. if you dont have any than dont waste my and your time please
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Keep the miles low
If you plan to trade it the dealers prefer a stock car due to the fact is when I goes though the auction all the aftermarket stuff is flagged, which may deter wholesale buyers.
On the other hand if is going to be sold to a private party maybe you will be able to get some extra money for the mods.
From what I sa seen 3 factors determined the final price year, mileage and condition.
If you plan to trade it the dealers prefer a stock car due to the fact is when I goes though the auction all the aftermarket stuff is flagged, which may deter wholesale buyers.
On the other hand if is going to be sold to a private party maybe you will be able to get some extra money for the mods.
From what I sa seen 3 factors determined the final price year, mileage and condition.
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PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SL600 E55 BRABUS*SOLD*
Just enjoy it. Don't get worried about resale. Life's much to short 4 that.
If looking for wow factor perhaps body kit.
I have the Brabus on my E.
Enjoy!
If looking for wow factor perhaps body kit.
I have the Brabus on my E.
Enjoy!
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So hard to keep miles low!! Would definatly sell to private party. But that wont be anytime soon.
Body kit.. hmm ill look into that, definatly needs a diffuser and trunk spoiler, ill check full kits too. Thanks
Body kit.. hmm ill look into that, definatly needs a diffuser and trunk spoiler, ill check full kits too. Thanks
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one car at a time
Just take great care of it and whatever you do, do it correctly and the car should hold its value. As many have already mentioned, mods very rarely add anything to the value, unless the potential buyer is looking for exactly what you have done. In the end, you should just enjoy your car (and from a financial perspective invest as little as possible as they are bad investments).
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I would say pretty much every $ spent on the car is not going to be recovered.
At best some options / mods may increase the probability of a sale but in terms of getting your cash back (or more) on a mod / option ? ...
no chance.
At best some options / mods may increase the probability of a sale but in terms of getting your cash back (or more) on a mod / option ? ...
no chance.
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Here's a good read if you haven't already seen it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...how-no-go.html
This guy bought a minimally-optioned E55 and added almost every possible option to it himself.... impressive.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...how-no-go.html
This guy bought a minimally-optioned E55 and added almost every possible option to it himself.... impressive.
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If you're concerned about value sell it ASAP since its worth less every day. Buy a Grand National or a 87-93 Fox body coupe Mustang. They've long since bottomed out and are slowly increasing in value.
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04 E55 with 07 facelift/ mirrors. Just installed the ipod integration ... and im looking for more add-ons to increase value and set it apart from other cars. Give it the wow factor...
So just looking for ideas... like bluetooth, paddleshifters, euro comand... what else?
So just looking for ideas... like bluetooth, paddleshifters, euro comand... what else?
When I mods cars, I usually offer to sell the car with all the goodies still on the car for a decent price. If there are no takers, part the mods out and sell them separately and recoup some of your cost and write of the loss as entertainment cost of ownership. There is no use in giving the mods away for free to the next owner who is going to try and haggle on price anyway.
