Help pricing my BRZ

[ocbrz66]

I'm looking to sell my 2015 BRZ and I was hoping to get some advice on what a reasonable price would be. It's difficult to price project cars but I'm hoping to get a few perspectives from the people here.

Photos are here : https://imgur.com/a/C8Bb3Wx

The car makes 440HP / 408TQ to the wheels on e85.

---- Engine ----
2.0l FA20 engine 10.5:1 compression ratio
IHI VF36 twin-scroll turbo
Crawford Performance Exhaust Manifold w/ Iconel Heat Wrap
Crawford Performance Turbo Downpipe
Custom A1 Auto 3”Exhaust
Crawford Performance Intercooler & Piping
Crawford Performance I-Beam Rods
Crawford Performance spec JE Forged Pistons
OEM Forged Crank
Visconti / Continental Flex Fuel Sensor
Crawford Performance Air Oil Separator
EcuTek Programming Tuned By Church Performance
Crawford Performance Cooling Package

---- Transmission / Drivetrain ----
Mazworx Nissan CD009 Transmission Swap
Precision Shaft Technologies Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
Tilton Hydraulic Release Bearing
Competition Clutch Twin Disc Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel
Driveshaft Shop 600HP Level 2 Axles

---- Wheel / Tires / Brakes / Suspension ----
2008-2012 STI Disc Brake Conversion
KW V3 Coilover Kit
Michelin Pilot Sport 4s 265/35/R18 Tires (Brand New)
Enkei RS05RR 18x9.5+43 Wheels

[Tcoat]

About a $1,000 more than a stock one in your area.

[Sapphireho]

In California, not much. You will not even be able to smog it for legal sale.

[Sasquachulator]

mods don't add much (if at all) to the value of a car.

You mighty get a couple thousand over average, but you are not recouping the majority of the costs put into that car.

[maslin]

KBB has it at $15-18k as a stock BRZ with "premium" wheels.

Probably closer to that high mark of $18k. If the mods and news of engine failures don't scare everyone away.

It's like selling an early 2000's 996. Too many horror stories out there at this point.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by maslin

KBB has it at $15-18k as a stock BRZ with "premium" wheels.

Probably closer to that high mark of $18k. If the mods and news of engine failures don't scare everyone away.

It's like selling an early 2000's 996. Too many horror stories out there at this point.

It is a 15 so the recall does not impact it but many will not understand that simple point and worry anyway.
It is funny to watch all the guys with really heavy mods worry about the "dumb techs" screwing up their engine during a repair.

[maslin]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is a 15 so the recall does not impact it but many will not understand that simple point and worry anyway.
It is funny to watch all the guys with really heavy mods worry about the "dumb techs" screwing up their engine during a repair.

Exactly. 99% of people looking for a BRZ don't want that. 99% have no idea what the recall even is. Of that 1% who do know, the majority will assume it applies to all BRZs.

Look at 996's, the '99 is the most reliable, but has cable frunk and trunk releases (eww!) and ugly headlights. They are always cheaper than a 2000 or 2001, and considerably cheaper than any '02+, even with a time bomb engine.

Buying a modded car is a gamble. You know for a fact it's been run hard, and have absolutely no idea how hard, or how it's been taken care of.

Pushing $20k for a 2015 model years with ??? left before something, anything, fails. You can find a new '18 for $25k I bet. The vast majority of people who buy cars aren't like us.


Edit: ocbrz66, The car is awesome and looks to be in excellent shape. If I were in the market for a nicely built BRZ it would be on the short list for sure. Selling modded cars sucks, been there, lost mega $$ every time.

[ocbrz66]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

In California, not much. You will not even be able to smog it for legal sale.

The car is titled in Montana, no CA smog to deal with thank goodness.


Thank you for everyone who has responded. I think this helps me a lot.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by ocbrz66

The car is titled in Montana, no CA smog to deal with thank goodness.

Your location threw me off.

[maslin]

Originally Posted by ocbrz66

The car is titled in Montana

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Your location threw me off.

I have a feeling his location is correct. Ever noticed how many Ferraris and Bugattis are "from" Montana?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ocbrz66

The car is titled in Montana, no CA smog to deal with thank goodness.


Thank you for everyone who has responded. I think this helps me a lot.

The best bet to recoup some of your money is to strip off the parts and sell them separately. This of course is a royal pain in the butt but will recover far more than selling the car as a whole package. The only other hope is that somebody comes along that wanted exactly that set up and hope they will pay a bit more. Could make for a long time before selling it though.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by maslin

I have a feeling his location is correct. Ever noticed how many Ferraris and Bugattis are "from" Montana?

Lot of money in sheep herding!


Is that poor dude below called a "sheepboy" or "lambboy"?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Lot of money is sheep herding!


Is that poor dude below called a "sheepboy" or "lambboy"?

Ruminantboy?

[Interlocker]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

About a $1,000 more than a stock one in your area.

And a lot of patience to find the buyer who just happens to want all the specific parts you already have.

As mentioned, if you're looking to recoup any money on the aftermarket parts, you'll do much better (time permitting) to part it out and put it all back to stock.