Do Accessories Add Value?

[JoeBelt]

I’m sure there’s at least 1 person on this forum that’s been disappointed to find an obnoxious fart can exhaust, cold air intake, and giant wing didn’t add any additional value to their Honda Civic. It probably devalued it.

How do they affect Jeeps? No, not the giant wing. Aftermarket wheels, tires, suspension, bumpers, winches, lighting, etc. People are much more accepting of mods and accessories on a Wrangler. Owners can easily pour several thousand into accessories. It’s definitely not an “investment”, but is any additional value expected over “Blue Book” or is the cash spent on tires, bumpers, winch, lights, and other accessories expected to be a loss?

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[Rhinebeck01]

@JoeBelt

More often then not a completely stock Wrangler, of any given model year, will fetch far more then an aftermarket kit lifted Wrangler, or one with chopped/removed fenders, aftermarket bumpers, winches, multiples aux lights, roof racks, off the wall decals, removed badging etc., etc..

IF you are lucky (Go Luck With That) you may find this is not the case, but again, more often then not, you eat the mods/aftermarket parts.

A lot of guys/gals will remove aftermarket parts and put back to stock if they can and sell the pulled parts on Craigslist, etc. in an attempt to recoop some of the cost of the aftermarket parts.

IF you plan to dealer trade the vehicle.... you will want to trade it in, in stock form, or the dealer will undoubtedly, not give you market value and for sure will give you nada for the mods/ aftermarket parts.

Of course, there will always be exceptions to what I just have spewed as you may get lucky..... Good Luck With That..

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[JIMBOX]

That's all true, just as Rb01 says--

As a general rule for private sales, you'll realize less than 20%(of costs) of your sale price--once in a great while,if you leave your mods on--you'll find the RIGHT GUY that wants JUST what you've done, but

You better be ready for a LONG SALE--

Your best move is as suggested--swap your STOCK STUFF BACK--

Craig's list can be a god send, but you have to be careful--JL RUBICON PARTS SELL FAST--

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[BWWJL]

@JoeBelt

More often then not a completely stock Wrangler, of any given model year, will fetch far more then an aftermarket kit lifted Wrangler, or one with chopped/removed fenders, aftermarket bumpers, winches, multiples aux lights, roof racks, off the wall decals, removed badging etc., etc..

IF you are lucky (Go Luck With That) you may find this is not the case, but again, more often then not, you eat the mods/aftermarket parts.

A lot of guys/gals will remove aftermarket parts and put back to stock if they can and sell the pulled parts on Craigslist, etc. in an attempt to recoop some of the cost of the aftermarket parts.

IF you plan to dealer trade the vehicle.... you will want to trade it in, in stock form, or the dealer will undoubtedly, not give you market value and for sure will give you nada for the mods/ aftermarket parts.

Of course, there will always be exceptions to what I just have spewed as you may get lucky..... Good Luck With That..

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Mopar parts / lift by dealer may help w private party sale?

 

[Shots]

The problem with mods is that most people don't want exactly what you do. It's nice because it makes each rig unique, but that's a double edged sword. While it's nice to have your Jeep stand out from the crowd, a buyer may see some of your mods as things they have to change. This adds to their overall expense so they may offer you less.
Another consideration is that if something is heavily modified, a buy may assume you've used the Jeep hard. This tends to make them nervous. How many people have you heard being stoked about buying a vehicle from a 20 year old compared to finding that diamond in the rough when they buy a vehicle from "a little old lady". That pampered ride is generally going to be more desirable to buyers.

Long story short. Mods may not hurt depending on what they are. They rarely help though. At best it's a wash. I agree with the others. Do the mods for you, and remove/sell them when it comes time to sell.

 

[JoeBelt]

All valid responses and I tend to agree. So let’s make it interesting and say there are two jeeps that are otherwise identical except one has a GenRight bumper and a Warn Zeon. Personally, I wouldn’t expect to discount the modified vehicle, but would we anticipate any added value?

 

[GreyFox]

All valid responses and I tend to agree. So let’s make it interesting and say there are two jeeps that are otherwise identical except one has a GenRight bumper and a Warn Zeon. Personally, I wouldn’t expect to discount the modified vehicle, but would we anticipate any added value?

If you are trading it in, then no. I had one dealer ask if I was leaving everything on my JKU. I asked what the increase in value would be and he said none. He said it won't look like that when it goes up for sale because the service guys will cannibalise it and place it back to as close to stock as possible. Several dealers told me they don't pay for mods. So I just traded in my TJ that was stock and my husband's baby (JKU) is in the garage.

 

[Spank]

Unless you're selling it to a private party who has an interest in said mods and is willing to buy them with the vehicle, no, modifications add absolutely zero resale value to a vehicle.

 

[mandrew]

Depends on the mods and buyer, but generally adding accessories is not a value added process.

 

[emilboya]

Yeah, flame decals add 5 hp under the hood!

 

[LLRubylady]

Would power steps also be a mod that people wouldn’t want?i would think that would be a good one.

 

[BillG]

Would power steps also be a mod that people wouldn’t want?i would think that would be a good one.

All depends on the person. A person planning on using it hard might see them as a liability. Something they have to remove before they can use it for their intended purpose. The next person might love them. Modifying vehicles is an extremely personal thing. So power steps might increase value, but you might take longer to find the person that wants them on it.

 

[nerubi]

I've had people and dealers ask if I wanted to sell my JK as is. The number of people that want a good looking Wrangler versus a heavily modified one is much higher. Lifts, usually no, really big tires no, bawdy mods no. But items that fit in with general perceptions of what a Wrangler should look like will do better than a 4" lift and 40" tires.
Also, most insurance companies will not cover modifications if stolen or wrecked unless you have a declaration rider added detailing them and paying an extra premium.

 

[dredayy]

I don’t think mods to any vehicle is going to add value. You’re better off Putting it back to as stock as possible and either selling the parts individually or using the parts on the next vehicle you buy

 

[Jeeporama]

I would think most mods would not increase value. Some may help sell it quicker, but not at a higher price.

Everyone wants expensive upgrades free or will hum and haw about having to take off the hello kitty sticker on the window, the furry steering wheel cover, and my super cool looking civic wing which cost extra to modify for a Jeep.

Although when I find someone selling a Rubicon with them, I'll have to give them top dollar for it :cwl:

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