Affect of retros on resale value

ImLikeMike · 05-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Hey guys just a quick question. I've never had retros done on a car before, so I was wondering if having them done would affect (btw I'm not sure if I'm using the right "affect" or "effect" but whatever) the resale value of my car in any significant way?

samiirtuner · 05-07-2008, 07:15 PM

i think it may be treated as any other modification and would not raise it siginificantly

Zephbane · 05-07-2008, 08:59 PM

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"affect" or "effect"

Affect is to change something.
I affected the outcome by launching quicker

Effect is the result of something.
The effect of NoS is extra horsepower!

**Nomar06** · 05-07-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by samiirtuner

i think it may be treated as any other modification and would not raise it siginificantly

more like, wont raise it at all. Maybe even loose a bit. Unless its something the dealership offers as an access on the, car the value of your car will not go up in the eyes of the dealership. Private sale....thats a different story.

**Tim** · 05-07-2008, 09:14 PM

If you sell your retrofit before you sell your car, you come out ahead. It's a win win.

SIchodelic · 05-07-2008, 09:19 PM

retros keep their value pretty well. everyone wants them, but not everyone wants to pay the premium so they wait for retros to be sold on the forums at a discount

ImLikeMike · 05-07-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomar06

more like, wont raise it at all. Maybe even loose a bit.

That's what I was worried about. But if I do sell them before I trade my car in, I would still have to buy a set of OEM headlights, no?

ImLikeMike · 05-07-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephbane

Affect is to change something.
I affected the outcome by launching quicker

Effect is the result of something.
The effect of NoS is extra horsepower!

Oh and thanks lol. Your post had a positive effect on me...

**Tim** · 05-07-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ImLikeMike

That's what I was worried about. But if I do sell them before I trade my car in, I would still have to buy a set of OEM headlights, no?

Make it one of the conditions of your sale that you trade headlights plus cash. It's worked MANY times before. Trust me. You have nothing to lose if you have a nice retrofit made.

**Izzy** · 05-07-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

Make it one of the conditions of your sale that you trade headlights plus cash. It's worked MANY times before. Trust me. You have nothing to lose if you have a nice retrofit made.

'Xactly. It's also the reason why I still have my stockies.

ImLikeMike · 05-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Ah ok that makes sense. I feel much better now!

***vit0*** · 05-07-2008, 09:48 PM

are you thinking about selling your car?

ImLikeMike · 05-07-2008, 09:51 PM

Oh no no no heh. Definitely not anytime soon! I'm just trying to plan ahead...

***cmv*** · 05-07-2008, 11:53 PM

Affect is a verb and effect is a noun - easiest way to keep them straight & always know which one to use.

Affect is also a noun that means feeling or emotional response, but unless you're strictly talking about mental state, stick to the above. Effect can also be a transitive verb that means to bring about and is common in business-speak, but in most cases you're better off sticking with affect.

05-07-2008, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
ImLikeMike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 22 Posts: 814 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Affect of retros on resale value Hey guys just a quick question. I've never had retros done on a car before, so I was wondering if having them done would affect (btw I'm not sure if I'm using the right "affect" or "effect" but whatever) the resale value of my car in any significant way?

05-07-2008, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
*cmv* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Affect is a verb and effect is a noun - easiest way to keep them straight & always know which one to use. Affect is also a noun that means feeling or emotional response, but unless you're strictly talking about mental state, stick to the above. Effect can also be a transitive verb that means to bring about and is common in business-speak, but in most cases you're better off sticking with affect. __________________

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05-07-2008, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
samiirtuner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lauderhill, Fl Posts: 117 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i think it may be treated as any other modification and would not raise it siginificantly

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