re. Value of 200q20v?

[Brady Moffatt]

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Hi All,

I think it's a huge assumption that you'll find a buyer who both appreciates
AND is willing to pay a large premium for the mods, all of which, to some
degree, are a matter of taste. For example, a loud exhaust might turn off
potential buyers, even if it's made of solid gold. Then, there's the fact
that a car needs an exhaust system. period. In terms of value, it shouldn't
matter whether you decided to replace it with a stock system, which likely
costs WAY more than any high quality aftermarket system, or decided to go
with said aftermarket system. As a matter of fact, that's my preferred
method of "upgrading." I can justify modding my car as "saving money." The
same idea applies to shocks and springs, and, I guess, the stereo.

In this case, mileage is less than the "average" of 12K / year. And we all
know that on I-5 Audis, mileage is not important. Maintenance is.

As a result, I tend to lean towards higher "baseline" pricing, with less
regard to the mods, and more to the maintenance and condition of the car.

Of course, I want you to keep it for another year or so, until they become
legal to import to Canada, at which time,.... droooool.

Cheers,
Brady

'91 Audi 200 quattro 20v  - baseline sedan most everything working with no
major problems or immediate service required = $4500  (*screw any book
values as they really don't mean anything)
Black exterior, black interior (heated sport seats) - that is something I
widh mine had = $500 more
156k miles = -$400
Lehmann chipset, 2.5 bar PT, stock K24 turbo, EM, MAF and injectors = +1000
New plug wires, plugs, cap, rotor, MTFS, ECU temp sensor, main
radiator and aux. radiator = $0 as this is par for the course to get the
baseline price, but is worth something to the buyer to know what service was
performed and when.
Timing belt at 135k = +$250 - won't need this service for another 35k or so
worth a better night sleep to the new owner.
Climate control works fine - no issues, cold A/C - maybe +100 but really
gets the baseline price.
Stromung Gen III turbo-back 3" SS exhaust = + 700
H&R springs, Bilstein sport shocks = +500
Porsche 996 calipers in front, SS brake lines all around = +500
V8 taillights, Bosch Euro-spec 200 headlamps (relayed harness), clear
corners, side markers and indicators  = +$500
Llumar metallic grey tint- 35% sides, 20% rear - depends on the buyer, not
everyong likes this
Oettinger RE 17x8 wheels, 255/40R17 Sumitomo HTR-ZII tires, exc. tread = +
300 maybe more
Sony ES headunit, a/d/s amp, Boston Acoustics component speakers,
Monster Cable wiring throughout = +300

So roughly you may have an additional $5000 over your basline price of
around $5000 for rough numbers.  Assuming you can find a buyer that
understands the value of the modifications and service you have had done,
the car would be worth around $9-10k.  But then I ask, why are you selling
it?


If I don't get the C5 Vette, I'm getting either a B5 S4 or A6 2.7T or a WRX.

Taka