How much is my Yaris worth?

[staticorex]

Hi all, I've been talking about selling my Yaris for awhile now and I'm getting a little more serious about it. I'd like to know what I can expect to get for it so I'm asking all of you what you think.

Here's the info: (Pics are in the garage, http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/fun...garage&id=3788 )

2007 Yaris sedan in polar white
Less than 25,000 miles. no significant damage or wear and tear.

Blitz SuperCharger Bought used, it's the prototype one in Turbo and High Performance Magazine back in July 2007
Strut tower brace (not installed on car right now, but has been.)
Tein S-techs
Nitto engine damper

Pioneer Premier head unit and 6 disk changer.
JL Audio ZR's
JL Audio 10" W3's w/custom fiberglass boxes. qty 2.
JL Audio 500/1 amp.
JL Audio 450/4 amp
JL Audio TR's.
Bulk kit of Dynamat. On whole trunk and all four doors.
Viper security system.

17" Enkei rims
Window tint (professional install)
L. Plate frame
Toyota aluminum kick plates
Multiple engine covers, one regular and two cut to fit the supercharger.

I also have the NST crankshaft pulley in blue not installed on the car.
The wheel well liners are damaged by tire rubbing but I have a new (right side I think) liner that is not yet installed.
I have a set of Toyota 15" rims in addition to the factory and 17" Enkei rims.
There are a few other parts like a battery tie down and oil cap. All can be seen in the pics.
I still have all OEM parts. Every part, bolt and screw taken off the car comes with it.

Blue book value on just the car is 12-13 thousand. I can take many of the parts off the car and sell part by part but the sound system is custom installed and I would obviously rather sell as a whole unit.

Thanks for your input. :)

[MUSKOKA800]

12-13 thousand for a stock 2007 sedan is impressive and almost seems impossible as bare-bones models sold in that range back in 2007.
My guess is that your mod's will greatly depreciate the car's value as it will severely limit your market. Most Yaris owners are in it for cheap, reliable (read: boring) transportation and will be scared away by any sign of modification. Your best bet is likely to strip off all the hi-po and sporty add-ons and make the car as close to stock as possible. Sell it stock for max. value and sell the goodies here to other enthusiasts. Expect to take a beating on the stereo system too if you must leave it in.

Sorry to be a stick in the mud.
Good Luck!

[staticorex]

The 12-13 is because of the low millage and all the extras like power locks and alloy rims. I thought it was high too because I only paid 14-14.5 for it before taxes tags and such.

I'm used to having to strip a car for parts but because sound systems are liked by many drivers I was planning on just taking out the performance stuff. Especially since, as I said, the sound stuff is custom built and I'll have a heck of a time selling sub boxes built for a Yaris and the dynamat and speaker holes in the front doors can't really be reversed.

[staticorex]

Bump for some answers.

[Flipper_1938]

Custom cars are a challenge to sell.

If it is exactly what somebody wants to build, you might get lucky and find a buyer that will pay what you think its worth.

Most people are suspect of high performance modifications because of the high probability that the car was abused. If they buy at all, it will be at a deep discount, assuming they will have to make repairs in the near future.

The "typical yaris buyer" wants one like it came from the factory.

[PROX4x4]

I would say that the super charger would be a big deal breaker for an average yaris buyer as their goal is more towards gas millage and minimal overall maintenance.

You have some pretty awesome stuff in that car, you can sell them individually here.

[WeeYari]

I concur with what everyone is saying. You're best off to return as close as possible to stock. The value of the car is the same without all the extras. Part out and get the extra cash.

Mods on a car are much like houses with swimming pools. Sure, they cost a hell of a lot to put in, but can often act as a liability rather than an assest when trying to sell.

[staticorex]

The supercharger is clutched. So you don't have to turn it on and it still gets 40mpg. It gets 35mpg with the sc on.

I know that it would be better to restore it to stock but I asked about that in another thread. I'm asking what you guys think I could get for it if I sell it with everything on it.

Plus, most of the upgrades aren't big upgrades. If you look at the car, it looks almost stock. Other than the drop and the rims there is nothing done cosmetically. It's just a factory Yaris with a great, but clean, sound system and a supercharger which has an on/off switch.

Also I have sold modified cars before. I can usually get close to what I want for the car. In this case it would be $15,000 - $20,000. KBB lists the car at about 12,500, the parts cost me at least 10k so I'm asking for around $2,500-$7,500 for all the upgrades. That's below half of what they're worth not including install costs.

[DMZ]

Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

Custom cars are a challenge to sell.

If it is exactly what somebody wants to build, you might get lucky and find a buyer that will pay what you think its worth.

Most people are suspect of high performance modifications because of the high probability that the car was abused. If they buy at all, it will be at a deep discount, assuming they will have to make repairs in the near future.

The "typical yaris buyer" wants one like it came from the factory.

I totally agree. The supercharger alone would turn me away. In my neck of the woods, performance mod'ed sub-compacts are very difficult to sell at anything close to what they may BB at. Too many folks see these cars being driven hard, if not recklessly, on a day to day basis, and would never consider buying one.

The market for such a car is very narrow, and those that might want it, probably can not afford it.

[staticorex]

Since so many of you are pointing out a modified car is abused I should add that I drove less than 500 miles with the supercharger.

[thebarber]

its worth less modded than it is stock...

[Flipper_1938]

Originally Posted by staticorex

Since so many of you are pointing out a modified car is abused I should add that I drove less than 500 miles with the supercharger.

2,000 quarter mile passes?

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by staticorex

Since so many of you are pointing out a modified car is abused I should add that I drove less than 500 miles with the supercharger.

I'm sure you are being honest, but if you are selling your car, the potential buyer won't believe that. So best to take it back to "stock" as much as you can.

[staticorex]

I guess I'm parting it out. I just don't get it, I've sold several modified cars in the past and every one of them has gone for well above blue book. Maybe people out here are just more willing to buy modded cars?

[Flipper_1938]

Originally Posted by staticorex

I guess I'm parting it out. I just don't get it, I've sold several modified cars in the past and every one of them has gone for well above blue book. Maybe people out here are just more willing to buy modded cars?

If you think you can sell it as is for good money, try it. It would be a lot less work to sell it as is.