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So here is the question people.

Sell a properly modified 200+ awkw Stagea (for around 17-20k), or sell a stocko S1.5 for about 13-14k and the rest of the parts off as 2nd hand goodies?

I know these things are hard to sell, so just would like to know from a buyers perspective do you want a stocko Stagea or a quick one? I know jay had a really hard time selling his but I think that was more because people thought it would be hard to get a RWC etc with well..the top mount turbo and all ;)

BTW. I am not looking to sell my car. Just want to start a discussion on the matter for people looking to sell in future. I have just seen heaps of Stageas for sale and just wonder.

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My 2 cents..

I looked long and hard for the stockest one I could find in Aus and I will mod it at my own pace...

I would be interested in seeing what you will be selling in the way of parts, if that is the way you decide to go.

Alex although I cannot provide an opinion from a buyers point of view. I myself would be inclined to buy a mint S1.5 for 13 - 14k rather then the modified one. I think that if you offered it for that it would be snapped up very quickly!

You would have to take into consideration if it was worth it still... although I'm sure that would have been the first thing to think of. Goodluck with whatever you choose though man ;)

I would advertise it as both, give the customer the choice.

With mods for 17k will appeal to someone who wouldve liked to mod there car after purchasing, and would be willing to save cash in the long run by spendin a lil more up front.

Reverting ur car to stock will obviously appeal to someone who just wants a stagea... to play with in their own time.

If you pull the parts off, you lose half the market. Keep em on, and you can do whatever the buyer wants. advertise it with a price of 13-14k stock but for and extra 3-4k, you get $X amount of mods - all installed.

Thats like me also, I want completely stock too

Maybe its best for someone to advertise the car, with the parts on, for price X and say will reduce the price of the car for whatever parts can be taken off? So that way, its minus 1500 off the price for the turbo, minus 1500 for the suspension kit and so on and so forth.

For example, I know when I buy a car, if it has a stereo, I will always ask for the stereo to be removed, even though I know myself that I will later put a stereo in it.

But then again, here is the question. Do people still feel the same about buying a demodified stock car, or does it really have to be "stock". Meaning, its a modificaiton virgin.

From my experience of selling my R33 GTST, I stripped of performance parts and sold them seperately

I sold my car for 15K, with custom paint, bodykit, BB hiflow, susp, exh, and 3 peice wheels and stereo

I got another 10-11k for parts I removed

If I had left them all on, I would have been lucky to get 18-19k for the lot

My S2 Stagea is the same, have been thinking about selling when it is finished

Maybe get around 22k for the car with R34 front and body and R34 wheels and will sell all my other parts for 10-12K seperately

I dealt I would get over 32K for the lot

Most people need to borrow the money to buy a car, so in your case, 13-14K is alot easier than 20k to borrow and pay off.

But then again, here is the question. Do people still feel the same about buying a demodified stock car, or does it really have to be "stock". Meaning, its a modificaiton virgin.

Modification virgin is what I would be looking for in a stock car.

Most buyers would not know any different and there are never any guarantees buying a secondhand car. I personally would be put off by advertising removable "performance" extras, esp motor/gearbox related.

Cheers

Luke

Most people need to borrow the money to buy a car, so in your case, 13-14K is alot easier than 20k to borrow and pay off.

Very good point.

That way people can always have a motive in the future too, less initial investment but same return over the long term.

What I found works with other Skylines, tell them to "drive a standard one first, then drive mine". With a Stagea the difference is immense.

The real secret is not to over capitalise it, then you cop a big loss when you sell it.

:( cheers :D

i'm currently looking all over for one. tho i think i might turn to japan for something cheeper. i want a series 2 and i dont really want to spend more than 15k. so the hunt begins. i need to also sell some parts before i jump in and buy.

What I found works with other Skylines, tell them to "drive a standard one first, then drive mine". With a Stagea the difference is immense.

The real secret is not to over capitalise it, then you cop a big loss when you sell it.

:D cheers :)

whats overcapitalise mean, i wouldnt know the meaning of the word :(:no:

Thats ok Brad, ill buy yours for 15k once you finished building that new motor.

to me a "stock" is one thats brought over from Japland, with nothing done. Like you would drive it off the factory floor. Factory Optioned up is ok.

You gotta think that with taking off performance parts, the motor has now had extras stresses that it wouldnt have had if it wasnt modified.

I personally, have been through the modifying a car scene, and now I find it less hassle to buy a premodded car. Nothing stupid like strapping a T70 turbo or something to a standard motor, but sensible stuff like suspension, rims, exhaust.

well at the moment im saving to buy one, personally if i find one thats modded id prefer to buy it as ill save money on doing it myself...

im more interested in engine mods than cosmetics as cosmetics are the quickest to do... and cheaper usually

i agree with this, and the one above. i dont look for anything oveer the top unless thats what i am after. i look for more sensible mods.

So is... for example say

A stock highflow

EBC

DFA

SITC

Tuned

Bilstein/Whiteline full suspension kit

Trust FMIC/Custom pipes (No chassis cutting)

Splitfires

Full exhaust

200 odd awkw

Is that over modified? Or modified at a sensible level

:rofl:

So is... for example say

A stock highflow

EBC

DFA

SITC

Tuned

Bilstein/Whiteline full suspension kit

Trust FMIC/Custom pipes (No chassis cutting)

Splitfires

Full exhaust

200 odd awkw

Is that over modified? Or modified at a sensible level

HAHA as long as you explain the alphabet soup, yeah. Not exactly a crazy system, really just minor bolt-ons. Its a good car that has been warmed over, really. Nothing on there that plays with reliability or anything.

Thats like me also, I want completely stock too

Maybe its best for someone to advertise the car, with the parts on, for price X and say will reduce the price of the car for whatever parts can be taken off? So that way, its minus 1500 off the price for the turbo, minus 1500 for the suspension kit and so on and so forth.

For example, I know when I buy a car, if it has a stereo, I will always ask for the stereo to be removed, even though I know myself that I will later put a stereo in it.

But then again, here is the question. Do people still feel the same about buying a demodified stock car, or does it really have to be "stock". Meaning, its a modificaiton virgin.

Stock as in never modified for me. No logical reason why.

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