[Dobie]

Does rebuilding a transmission or replacing a suspension or replacing the timing belts or anything like that increase the value of the car on the market, or are they just maintenance items that need to be done, might make the car more easily sold, but don't increase the value substantially?

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[bob blackwell]

Sadly, they do not increase the value of the car to most people. As you suggest, they are necessary maintainence requirements which will make the car quicker to sell, but not add value to the price that will be paid. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[Darryl]

Best thing to do to add resale value to any car is to keep receipts and a log of what was done when and by whom. This is especially true for cars like ours that have known issues that well informed peoiple will look for when shopping. I'm the original owner of many of my vehicles (neither P-car though) and have every receipt from day one. I'd much rather buy a car that was well maintained rather than one that simply "looks good" that may have problems just waiting to rear their ugly heads, sucking the life out of your wallet.



- Darryl

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[MikeNH]

Will not increase the value but you wouldnt have to discount to a informed buyer because you have not done the repairs. Not doing them could also kill the sell.

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[flash]

there isn't really a simple answer here for me - it's not that black and white



i see 2 schools of thought:



1 - the owner took meticulous care of this car and therefore it has a higher value



2 - this car has been a nightmare and i need to run away from it



i look at the history and see when the things were done - if they were on schedule, i am comfortable - if they were all at once, and at higher mileage, i see a neglected car



cars with unknown history are assumed to need everything that should have been done by that point



especially knowing that every rubber component in the car is past its life expectancy, i tend to focus on that, and what would be entailed in getting it back up to snuff - i don't worry about major items not being done as much - they are a lot easier to determine the state and condition of than the smaller unseen stuff like hydraulics and hoses and bushings - it's the surprise failures that make me crazy, and not the expected ones

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[RPM]

Ultimately, selling price will be based on miles, overall condition, and other available options for the buyer. However, spending the money and keeping the receipts can help justify a strong asking price and do make the car more attractive. But it does not represent a 'value added' proposition.

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