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To mod or not to mod?? Conundrum
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To mod or not to mod?? Conundrum
Having bought a great Z4MR with only 20k miles on it I am really torn between keeping is stock and not running up the miles or doing some mods, it is almost a hypothetical question as I doubt I would want to sell it but will the mods kill the value. I was thinking CSL wheels, good exhaust, carbon intake ( maybe the full evolve air box ).
All my other cars have been toys but this feels to me like a keeper, like the last of a certain era of car.
Keep swinging between the two options but loving it.....
All my other cars have been toys but this feels to me like a keeper, like the last of a certain era of car.
Keep swinging between the two options but loving it.....
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Everything is reversible
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Get it tweaked , get it fuelled & really enjoy it a totally stock ZM can look & sound a little dull & as pointed out your options are easily reversible .
CSLs / GruppeM / backboxes are more the norm now anyways
CSLs / GruppeM / backboxes are more the norm now anyways
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Yes, I'd also go with the mod it but keep all the original parts approach.
Then if you do need/decide to sell you can return it to stock - for some reason it seems much easier to sell a standard car.
But it's usually not a problem selling the mods separately!
Then if you do need/decide to sell you can return it to stock - for some reason it seems much easier to sell a standard car.
But it's usually not a problem selling the mods separately!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Mine is totally stock and I enjoy driving it. The mods you list though are simply reversed. So if you fancy it give them a go. Nothing to lose but a few quid. Be sure and move the roof motor while you are at it.
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All been said above, as long as they are reversible nothing to lose.
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Reversible enhancements that will have no effect on resale when removed but will add drama with an intake and exhaust and csl's are nearly standard equipment now
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I have done most of them to my car, and I have no regrets. I had the same questions with you and a lots of people say that killed your you car and many other bs. What makes sense is to ask what makes you happy. If it is the mods then do and do not look back. Those mods also are reversible so in a strange situation you need to look back, you can always do it, as others mentioned. But believe me you will not look back again.
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When you said mods I was thinking a supercharger, fitting csl’s and an air box is in the same league as fitting a air freshener
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Do what makes you happy. Down the road, our Zs don’t hold their value.
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dunno about that, there were over 4000 Ford GT's in the 2005 era produced.. they are holding there value.. granted there are lots more roadies around than coupes, but still...
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Everyone who has posted so far is wrong! What harm can a couple of simple modifications do? Ask my wallet It’s a slippery slope and before you know it, you’ll have a garage full of parts you’ve removed that you’re keeping just in case you ever want to sell it, and a mods bill that is more than 50% the purchase price of the car...I thought I’d just fit an OEM strut brace for a little under bonnet bling
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Hahaha it always starts like that..
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^This is what I'm doing.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:56 pm Yes, I'd also go with the mod it but keep all the original parts approach.
Then if you do need/decide to sell you can return it to stock - for some reason it seems much easier to sell a standard car.
But it's usually not a problem selling the mods separately!
Bought a GruppeM intake last spring and booked in for a BCS back box on the 2nd of March. I'll keep or the original bits so the car can be sold as stock if required.
Probably go down the CSL route next year when the modification cash pot has refilled.
Now gone.......Z4MR. 2007. Boring silver.
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