do accessories hold their value when reselling

Swede71

Swede71

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Question for everyone.

Loving the 4Runner and now have the bug to modify the heck out of it. 4Runners are known to hold their value. Is that also the same for good quality modifications added to them.

Thinking about adding:

Lift
bigger tires/nicer rims
sliders

possibly just possibly
skid plate(s)
bush guard
winch

If by adding these I know I will get a good % of cost back when I sell it, then the wallet may open a wee bit quicker. Normally I only keep a vehicle for 2 maybe 3 years then I upgrade to a new one, although love this vehicle and may keep it longer.

Any feedback is appreciated.
 
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People want OEM over aftermarket products, no matter what it is. Unless it's a very specific small group that is looking for a built up rig
 
It is more likely that they will actually reduce the value. Many buyers are wary of modified vehicles, especially if any of the mods are cheap or poorly done. People will also assume that the mods mean you off-road a lot and the truck has lived a harder life.
 
agree with above. The flip side is that (and what I have done in the past with all of my vehicles) is to keep the stock parts when you modify then return to stock to sell the vehicle and sell off the aftermarket parts. You can recover a good portion of the cost of the aftermarket parts if they are in good condition and you will get for more the vehicle in stock form. I have done this on my past 3 vehicles and recovered ~75% of the cost of the mods when selling them separate.
 
The more unique your ride is - the harder it will be able to sell. The reason is because you limit your market. Granted you might luck out, but the odds favor returning it back to stock for an easier sale. You could recoup some money by selling the removed items; but I don't think you will get close to breaking even.
 
Advice I got from Brian at Goose Gear is if you sell a vehicle sell it with all the accessories. Hopefully you can sell it as a complete unit to someone looking for a well built up rig.

I know IF/When I sell my 4Runner I'll have to advertise it to a very niche group.
 
LawnDart said:
Advice I got from Brian at Goose Gear is if you sell a vehicle sell it with all the accessories. Hopefully you can sell it as a complete unit to someone looking for a well built up rig.

I know IF/When I sell my 4Runner I'll have to advertise it to a very niche group.
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You mean to all of us idiots on this forum who like to spend $! :decision:
 
Concur with the above statements. Only a set group will give you close to what you put in, but never the full. But is doesnt stop me, I build a vehicle for me, and my uses/needs for it, Im happy while I have it.
 
well not the answers I was wanting lol, either way, may still do a bit more to make it my own, added bonus is my company pays for it at least.
 
the short answer is NO.

the longer answer is NO (excepting the infinitesimal niche buyer who A) shares the mindset that precipitated the installation of said mods, and B) lacks the know-how and/or wherewithal to do the same his or herself.)
 
The general rule of thumb for any used car or truck is "mods do not add value."

I concur with the comments above. There is no harm in moving forward with what you want to do OP, but just have a plan in place and buy parts that are high quality or are well respected. Or stick to an OEM+ type setup where the cost to benefit is reasonable even if you did sell it down the line as a package.

Keep all stock items in storage if possible and keep them clean and in good shape.

Down the line when it comes to sell, convert back to stock. Sell and part out. Done.
 
I bought mine used w/ all of the goodies it has now. Original owner traded it in for a Tacoma and wanted to start a new project. Based on the quality of mods/quality of work and who bought it (rural dealer), I'm certain he took a loss.

Then again, he built the rig the way he wanted to and enjoyed it for the time he could. As long as you enjoy the moment and do your mods with the mindset that it's not about return on investment in cash (rather, in experiences and enjoying a sick ass truck), you'll be good to go.
 
At this point if I get zero money for my truck, but make amazing memories, and it makes me happy, then screw it...I could care less.

I didn't buy it as an investment.
 
Yup. Think of it as an investment in your own experiences and happiness and not as expenses you'll recoup later.

[Edit] I took a LawnDart to the knee.
 
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