Steve88 Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 Here is a topic that I'm sure may have been covered in the past but I'm interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on modification vs resale Looking at engine modification for a 3.2 Carrera and looking at increasing power but worry about resale if I go to a 3.4 or other. I really love the 80's shape but would like more power but can't stretch for a Turbo as I understand a good example will range from $80k - $100k and would like to get some real power out of it so tossing up between a 964 engine swap or modifying from 3.2 to 3.4 Either way the investment into the engine won't be cheap including the cost of the car and don't want to regret it As 964 c2's are coming widely sort after and reaching the $70k I feel as though maybe stretching out a 3.2 could be a great option. Should resale even come into it or just go balls in and do it to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 The question is. Do you want to sell it? if so when? 3 years or under then leave the engine alone. Any modification hurts the value of a 100% stock car. Even if it benefits the car. Do as you feel really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 Here is a topic that I'm sure may have been covered in the past but I'm interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on modification vs resale Looking at engine modification for a 3.2 Carrera and looking at increasing power but worry about resale if I go to a 3.4 or other. I really love the 80's shape but would like more power but can't stretch for a Turbo as I understand a good example will range from $80k - $100k and would like to get some real power out of it so tossing up between a 964 engine swap or modifying from 3.2 to 3.4 Either way the investment into the engine won't be cheap including the cost of the car and don't want to regret it As 964 c2's are coming widely sort after and reaching the $70k I feel as though maybe stretching out a 3.2 could be a great option. Should resale even come into it or just go balls in and do it to it? Have you driven a well sorted stock 3.2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 do it. good mods will never devalue the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 If you haven't bought the car yet, go buy a (well-sorted) mongrel such as a ZAG and you won't feel guilty about modding it. You won't pay as much for it and therefore won't be risking as much value when you start fiddling with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGr4 Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 Whatever...life is short just do it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 If you are concerned about resale, then modding one will affect onsell ..... while there are people out there that will purchase a modded vehicle, there are also alot of people that wouldn't touch it .....For many reasons ..... purists, fear, unsure if done properly, etc.If you are intending to keep it, different story .....Why not buy one that has already been modified, then tweak it to your liking ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 I'm with Dreamr. Buy one thats already done. Chances are you will pay the same or less than a standard car. Hotrods are great fun. Most owners of multiple Porsches have a hotrod 911, and guess which one they drive most often? Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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