Thoughts on tuning a low KM BA

[Metasploit]

Hey all...

 

It's been a while since I've been on the forum.  I have a very clean 2005 BA MKII XR6T with 126K on the clock.  I bought the car in 2008 with 75K on it and have mostly kept it garaged for a long time since.  When I first bought the car I had CV Performance provide a mild tune via an SCT XCAL unit that took me to 250+ RWKW.  Given that these cars are now appreciating in value I'm interested in other people's opinions on spending $'s to go to various stages of modification to increase the value further vs keeping the car relatively unmodified for a potentially better resale down the track.  From an enthusiast perspective what do you think is more desirable?  Modded to stage 2+ or keeping things generally clean?

 

Thanks.

[k31th]

in general, modifications do two things (relative to the market)...

1. Don't appreciate the value of the asset because people still want to pay roughly what a stock variation is worth.

2. Reduce longevity of components, even if marginally so. This can make people who might be willing to pay a touch more for a modified one baulk at a price and lower it to where a stock variant would sit in the market.

 

So, do what makes you happy now and return it to stock if you ever sell it and sell the modification parts on to those who wish to modify 'em.

[Metasploit]

Thanks k31th.  This sums up exactly what I've been hedging towards.  Keep it clean  

Cheers mate.

[Puffwagon]

I wouldn't spend any money on it, if it is to be kept for classic resale. I also wouldn't spend money on it for selling now, unless you get a very good deal on reaching 300rwkw.

 

I think we will see a dip in current car prices over the next few years, imo sell now or wait for 13 years.

 

Nothing will add value to it in the short term unless you give it a built motor and trans, both of which are a huge investment for little to no profit.