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Old 07-30-11, 07:14 PM
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I'm going to be selling my SC soon, and was wondering what typically sells better, a car appearing stock or slightly modified?

I thought about putting stock suspension and wheels back on the car. Then selling the suspension (kyb and tein), and wheels separately. Besides that it just has a Pioneer deck/ ipod adapter and a mild sounding exhaust system which would stay with the car.

I was just curious if anyone here had any experience selling their Sc

Thanks!

Oh and I won't be going far... I plan on getting a GS
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It is always better to return to stock as there is a finite number of end users who want a modifed SC. Selling to a younger person or someone on here - then I'd leave it modded. Otherwise the general population would much prefer stock.

As for the exhaust - if it is loud then that will hurt possible sales. A 50-year old does not want to be heard coming from 2 blocks away. And that's speaking from experience, at last count I have owned/sold 16 SC's...
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The exhaust is very mild fortunately.

16 Sc's?? That has to be a record.

What do you think is a fair asking price? It's a 92 sc400, 119k miles, overall clean condition with normal wear, pioneer deck w/ ipod adapter in glovebox. Non running AC.
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Originally Posted by Dx3
It is always better to return to stock as there is a finite number of end users who want a modifed SC. Selling to a younger person or someone on here - then I'd leave it modded. Otherwise the general population would much prefer stock.

As for the exhaust - if it is loud then that will hurt possible sales. A 50-year old does not want to be heard coming from 2 blocks away. And that's speaking from experience, at last count I have owned/sold 16 SC's...
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Originally Posted by V8drummer
What do you think is a fair asking price? It's a 92 sc400, 119k miles, overall clean condition with normal wear, pioneer deck w/ ipod adapter in glovebox. Non running AC.
Miles are good! but no ac is not good.... i would say your looking anywhere between 2,500-3,500

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No AC in Washington is a lot different than no AC in hotter climes!

I wish my 92 was as clean as yours and I'm already into it for $2k. It'll be mediocre at best but I don't plan to sell it. It's future is a daily driver with no payment attached.
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You could always post 2 prices, 1 for rims and 1 for stock wheels. The suspension thing is more work and may not be worth the hassle.
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Originally Posted by MooJohn
No AC in Washington is a lot different than no AC in hotter climes!

I wish my 92 was as clean as yours and I'm already into it for $2k. It'll be mediocre at best but I don't plan to sell it. It's future is a daily driver with no payment attached.
Yeah that's why I never got the AC fixed, lol. Each summer comes and goes and I think about getting fixed, and decide against it.

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You could always post 2 prices, 1 for rims and 1 for stock wheels. The suspension thing is more work and may not be worth the hassle.
Yeah I decided I don't want to hassle with the suspension.
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my 93 sc300 completely stock with 140,000 miles as 2700 (the guy was asking for 3000) you could easily get 4000for it, maybe even more. try posting it on craigslist at 5000 and see what happens. if no one contacts you for like 2 weeks try 4500.
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Stock would be better, unless you sell it on here. I think you could easily get $4,000 out of it. Try listing it locally for $4,500 and work your way down if it doesn't sell.
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