Modded or stock? What do you like?

[Mtrain]

So which one is it?

Which would you prefer if you had the money?

I'm trying to figure this out for resale on some of my cars in the future.

My cars are highly modded, so if people tend to want a more factory car, then I might take off the $$$ parts, and sell them separately.

Since I can't post everything in the poll options here is kinda how it goes. Also, consider everything modded tastefully done, as in no 19" wheels on 65-66 Mustangs, or outlandish body, or paint mods like the Ring Bro's.

Heavy modded: Engine making 500hp or more, fuel inj, or carb, power adders, bigger brakes, coilover or better suspension, rack/pinion steering, aftermarket gauges, aftermarket 5 or 6 speed tranny, mild body changes like cowl, or Shelby hood, bigger wheels 16"-18".

Mildly modded: Engine 400hp, and under, bigger wheels, factory 5 speed, or od auto, 4 wheel disc brakes, custom seats, new sound system.

Lightly modded stock: Just basic add on's, like aftermarket mag wheels 14", or 15", newer AC system, engine dress up kit.

Showroom stock: exactly the way it came from Ford.

[GT289]

I can't stand them stock, personally. But there's a whole other
part of the hobby that thinks anything but factory original is
a crime against nature.
So it's one of those kinda questions.......

[Bucket Lister]

Mine's modded, but I know that the really nice stockers command more money.

[datac]

Well, you know what they say about opinions, but here goes.

I don't mind functional bolt-on mods, especially period stuff, especially in moderation.

What I don't like is sloppy craftsmanship, poor taste, and lack of imagination.
"Creative" paint schemes and interiors, extra badges, extraneous fiberglass work, 19" rims, etc., etc. are kryptonite as far as I'm concerned. I like cars that are faster than they look, not the other way 'round.

[Kenster]

The thing is, your ideal resto-mod might be a totally different vision from person you are trying to sell to. If you're building a car for yourself then live your dream and go for it.

Lord knows how we all laugh at pics of really strange mods and paint schemes that are posted.

If you're rebuilding to sell the car, I honestly think staying close to 'stock' will reach a much larger market. Then, the buyer can do his own mods to realize HIS dream.

[Leon Narozny]

I voted for showroom stock, which is how my car is. However I think mods and
non stock is really neat,as it shows how talented some people are at doing this work!
If ALL there were was one style,stock or mods, who would go to car shows and
cruises? The object is to see the wide variety of cars in our hobby! I have had many guys with mild to wild customs come over to my car and say how nice it is, and I
always tell the resto guys how great their work is!

[WiseBeyondYears]

I voted for lightly modded but I really just like period correct type mods. I do like the idea of modern transmissions and brakes but I like carbed motors and 15" wheels. There are a few exceptions and I don't mean to offend anyone but I just don't like 18's, 19's, or even 17's in these old cars. I don't like them stock either. Interiors, I could go either way as long as its not too over the top but my car is going to stay mostly stock inside. Now that I have been wrenching on my car, I've learned to appreciate the work someone puts into their car whether I like it or not.

[kutzoh]

I can't stand them modded, personally. But there's a whole other
part of the hobby that thinks anything but custom is
a crime against nature.
So it's one of those kinda questions.......

[slim]

My 68 vert is heavily modded! Rocker moldings, quarter panel fake scoops removed, fender scripts and ponys removed and no M U S T A N G on trunk lid. Radical under hood mod is worm drive radiator hose clamps.


Slim

By the way I was kidding about heavy modded. My vote was light mod!

[juit]

mild mod for me

engine
trans
rims bullit
hyd clutch
stereo
shelby drop

anything that make a sweet soft drive


no fiber gone in 60 sec crap please

[GypsyR]

It's not what I like you're polling, it's what I'd be looking for when car shopping. Right? Exactly what you are polling isn't that clear. That would be stock or close to it. I like to DO stuff to cars, not buy something someone else has done. I like to own modified to heavily modified but I have zero interest in buying them that way.
Going by the used car dealers I know, later model stuff sells better if it's very close to stock. A busy dealer will often have a pile of add-on spoilers, fart cans, boom speakers and whatnot somewhere. No one (with any money) wants to buy a car that looks like a teenager has had his way with it. Even though they might be intending to do the same stuff themselves. Underhood mods suggest to about everyone that a car has been raced or at least been beat on fairly heavily. Used car dealer also have piles of "cold air kits" around.
The major exception seems to be custom rims. As long as they aren't extreme, nice shiny rims are almost as attractive to the average custom as shiny paint.
I don't actually trade around cars but maybe you can tell I've been hanging around used car dealers for many years. My perspective on things has probably been warped by them and may not apply so much to the average guy. I have noticed that high end very modified stuff can bring very good money. I don't know that that type of market is there for more moderately priced modified cars though.
Hopefully more people will chip in on this.

[LastDeadLast]

I chose mildly modded. I really don't like the way a stock Mustang drives.

To each his own.

-Shannon

[Mtrain]

Gypsy R. "It's not what I like you're polling, it's what I'd be looking for when car shopping. Right? Exactly what you are polling isn't that clear".

I thought it was pretty simple to MOST people, what do you prefer, its as simple as that.

If you didn't like the poll you certainly weren't forced to have to post a reply.

[slim]

Originally Posted by GypsyR

It's not what I like you're polling, it's what I'd be looking for when car shopping. Right? Exactly what you are polling isn't that clear. That would be stock or close to it. I like to DO stuff to cars, not buy something someone else has done. I like to own modified to heavily modified but I have zero interest in buying them that way.
Going by the used car dealers I know, later model stuff sells better if it's very close to stock. A busy dealer will often have a pile of add-on spoilers, fart cans, boom speakers and whatnot somewhere. No one (with any money) wants to buy a car that looks like a teenager has had his way with it. Even though they might be intending to do the same stuff themselves. Underhood mods suggest to about everyone that a car has been raced or at least been beat on fairly heavily. Used car dealer also have piles of "cold air kits" around.
The major exception seems to be custom rims. As long as they aren't extreme, nice shiny rims are almost as attractive to the average custom as shiny paint.
I don't actually trade around cars but maybe you can tell I've been hanging around used car dealers for many years. My perspective on things has probably been warped by them and may not apply so much to the average guy. I have noticed that high end very modified stuff can bring very good money. I don't know that that type of market is there for more moderately priced modified cars though.
Hopefully more people will chip in on this.

I agree. When I bought my 68 vert it was 100% stock except for maintenance.

Slim

[josecuervo62000]

Modded