How far to de-mod in order to trade at dealership? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sloSS · 03-21-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mynetdude

I don't understand why dealers don't like mods? I've seen some custom car jobs at dealers before and they jack the prices up on those too. modded cars are a different niche and there's no set guidelines on what a car is worth modded.

Speaking from my one year experience working at a new car dealership in 2009

Most dealers cater to a main stream customer and many dealership salespeople have a difficult time explaining features included from the factory. My salesperson said Bluetooth audio streaming was included in my 1SS during the test drive but discovered it wasn't included during the delivery presentation. The same salesperson would have a difficult time explaining the rough idle of my cam to the average buyer. If you bought a new Camaro with the RS Package did the salesperson explain the benefits and short comings of Summer Tires vs All Season Tires? I didn't think so...

Specialty dealers attract buyers interested in modified cars and possibly have salespeople that could explain the operation of modified car. I've noticed several members of Camaro5 may work at specialty dealerships from their posts here on the forum.

The typical dealer will take a modified car and wholesale it, regarding it as a problem inventory unit.

John E · 03-21-2014, 08:03 AM

Mods are another reason to beat you down on trade in.

Dark Ninja · 03-21-2014, 08:07 AM

I might be interested in that exhaust system you have. or the air intake. send me a message if you want to get rid of them =)

BIO-HAZARD · 03-21-2014, 10:01 AM

I was told by the owner of the dealership where I bought our car the reason for mods not helping on a car is because the car has a value based on blue book . So when they go to sell it the bank will only finance that value . The Bank wont finance for extra stuff on a car that they don't know or understand . So bottom line it's not part of the original value of the car .

Rdunn · 03-21-2014, 10:04 AM

bring it as close to 100% stock as possible

Blu Ray · 03-21-2014, 10:51 AM

Dealer told me that my Bolt on Verticle doors damaged the frame of my car and would have to sold as salvage....

jrhagen · 03-21-2014, 11:01 AM

If your car is heavily modified, develop a good relationship with one or more of the sales people at the dealership. If they know your car and have a customer looking for something a little different, they will push that customer to you. If/when you sell the car, kick some money back to the sales person.

And, of course, buy your next car from that sales person.

DeanCamaro · 03-21-2014, 11:18 AM

Working as a service advisor(who handles all the used cars that come through) we actually have to return the vehicle back to stock before we can put it back on the lot. Reason being is because if the vehicle happens to have issues because of the parts that are put on, warrantys will not cover these selected items.

LnLSS · 03-21-2014, 11:39 AM

When I traded in my V6 they were going to give me the same trade dollars with them on or off. Needless to say I removed everything I could and they gave me 3 days to do it, after I filled out all the paper work on the new car. After selling what mods I couldn't put on the V8 I had an addition 2200 for new mods.

03-21-2014, 08:07 AM	#17
Dark Ninja Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 115	I might be interested in that exhaust system you have. or the air intake. send me a message if you want to get rid of them =) __________________

03-21-2014, 10:01 AM	#18
BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,226	I was told by the owner of the dealership where I bought our car the reason for mods not helping on a car is because the car has a value based on blue book . So when they go to sell it the bank will only finance that value . The Bank wont finance for extra stuff on a car that they don't know or understand . So bottom line it's not part of the original value of the car . __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

03-21-2014, 10:04 AM	#19
Rdunn Really, Really Fast Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St.Louis,Mo Posts: 686	bring it as close to 100% stock as possible __________________ Procharger F1X, TH400, E85, CBI Street Cars, DSX Tuning, 1300whp

03-21-2014, 10:51 AM	#20
Blu Ray ALWAYS-N-BOOST Drives: 2021 ZLE A10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 2,375	Dealer told me that my Bolt on Verticle doors damaged the frame of my car and would have to sold as salvage.... __________________ 2012 1LS M6 Black-Sold 2013 2LT M6 BluRay- Sold 2015 1SS 1LE M6 Black-Sold 2021 ZLE A10 Riverside Blue - Awaiting Arrival 01/10

03-21-2014, 08:03 AM	#16
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Mods are another reason to beat you down on trade in.

03-21-2014, 11:01 AM	#21
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	If your car is heavily modified, develop a good relationship with one or more of the sales people at the dealership. If they know your car and have a customer looking for something a little different, they will push that customer to you. If/when you sell the car, kick some money back to the sales person. And, of course, buy your next car from that sales person.

03-21-2014, 11:18 AM	#22
DeanCamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 64	Working as a service advisor(who handles all the used cars that come through) we actually have to return the vehicle back to stock before we can put it back on the lot. Reason being is because if the vehicle happens to have issues because of the parts that are put on, warrantys will not cover these selected items.

03-21-2014, 11:39 AM	#23
LnLSS Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2015 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Fla Posts: 2,581 View My Garage	When I traded in my V6 they were going to give me the same trade dollars with them on or off. Needless to say I removed everything I could and they gave me 3 days to do it, after I filled out all the paper work on the new car. After selling what mods I couldn't put on the V8 I had an addition 2200 for new mods.