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Old Dec 2, 2000 | 04:40 PM
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I'm saying "IF" I do it, How much do you think I could get for my max (90SE 5spd) if I were to sell it?
Blue book is $6385 with the new engine mileage of 1000, otherwise it's about $5300...that's stock...no mods. Here's the list:
(If I would sell it, I would replace the rotors (front two) first.)
Modifications Include:

Performance/Suspension and Handling Mods:
* Freedom Design Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace
* Unorthodox Racing Aluminum Underdrive Pulley
* Jim Wolf Technology Pop Charger Intake
* Tokico Non-Adjustable High Performance Shocks
* Suspension Techniques 1.5" Lowering Springs
* Red Polyurethane Shock Boots (to cover Tokicos)
* NGK V-Power PLatinum Spark Plugs
* NGK 8MM High Output Wires
* Binno California 17x8" Alumunim Wheels (+40mm offset)
* Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 High Performance Tires (235/45/17)
* Yellow (Painted) Brake Calipers
* Stillen Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
* HKS Straight Pipe
* Dynomax Stainless Muffler
* Upgraded High-Flow Fuel Pump

Audio Mods:
* PowerAcustik 6x9's in Back
* PowerAcustik 5 1/2's in Front
* PowerAcustik 3/4" Supertweeters Custom built into Doors
* 2 12" Ground Zero Competition Subs
* Drive 1200W Amp Running Subs
* Drive 300W Amp Running Speakers
* Sony CDX-4180 (Crappy) Head Unit
* Custom Wiring by 4-Tec Electronics (Omaha, NE)

Lighting Mods: (So you Know...I Love Blue)
* Courtesy Nissan Clear Corners (Richardson, TX)
* Blue Step lights
* Blue Trunk and Glove Box Lights
* Blue Interior Dome Light (Short Style)
* Superblue 9004 Headlights (100w/85w)
* Blue Back-Up Lights
* Blue Lights Behind Speedometer Area
* Superwhite Clearance lights
* Superwhite Taillights
* Californeon Neon License plate frame

Interior Mods:
* Stock White-Face Guages
* Razo Chrome.Carbon Fiber Shift ****
* Wheelskins Leather Shift Boot
* Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Cover (Self-Stitched)
* Carbon Fiber Dash Trim
* Carbon Fiber Door Trim
* GREddy Seat Belt Pads

Other/Useless Mods:
* Nissan Skyline "GT-R" Emblem
* Stripped trunk and removed spare tire (To Save Weight)
* Those (above) are able to be put back (and below too)
* Removed Back Seat (because of RSTB) Possibly can be put back
* Tinted Windows (30% and 20%)
* Castrol GTX Full Synthetic Oil
* K & N Racing Oil Filter
* Motoul Synthetic Brake Fluid

So what do you think? How much? Again...that's IF I sell it, which I probably won't end up doing, but just what you all think it's worth it YOU were buying it.

Thanks in advance! --Scott

[Edited by FAST4EN on 12-02-2000 at 06:50 PM]
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 04:49 PM
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Oh yea...I also have a blue aluminum oil filler cap and hella air horns. Probably more, but I'm forgetful right now. Oh yea- A 2nd battery in the back and a cap for the subs/amps.
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 05:56 PM
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Vague estimate

--~$5500-6500
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Vague estimate

Anyone else?
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 09:54 PM
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i'd say less than the blue book. most of the time it lowers the value with all the mods, unless you can find someone who wanted all that done and will pay for it all. most people dont want all that. otherwise i wouldnt expect much more than the blue book value, possibly less. and you also might have a hard time selling it too. most cars when modded that much take a while to sell or only sell when the price is lowered a lot.
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 10:38 PM
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The gutted trunk and interior are what's going to hurt you. It would be such a b**ch to put your back seat back in that it would scare most buyers away. or to say "well you dont' have a backseat so that drops the price".
Old Dec 2, 2000 | 10:58 PM
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is it original

Is that the original factory paint job, or did you have some work done? If you did have work done, what was the original color?
Old Dec 3, 2000 | 10:40 AM
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Re: is it original

Thanks for the info guys.

That's the factory color. The side moldings have been repainted once because they SUCK!!. Everyone should do like James and take them off.

"Silver Frost Metallic" is the name of the color. It's like a $500 option on the window sticker for the "Metallic Paint".

thanks again guys. I guess I'll probably keep it then.
Old Dec 3, 2000 | 11:40 AM
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hehe..i went thru a 'should i sell it or not' period with my maxima...although its pretty much stock. I eventually decided id keep it till next summer...then i start a new project...a Taurus SHO Wagon
Old Dec 3, 2000 | 11:50 AM
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That's cool....When I get that 2001 Celica 6spd this spring with the TRD package, I'm gonna leave it "stock" but I just might put some 17's or 18's on it. That's about it. "Maybe" lower it, but the TRD package I think offers that as an option. Same with the 17" wheels, but I don't liike the ones offered in the TRD package....Ok I'm done rambling...Time to go to work.
Old Dec 3, 2000 | 12:34 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by FAST4EN
[I]I'm saying "IF" I do it, How much do you think I could get for my max (90SE 5spd) if I were to sell it?
Blue book is $6385 with the new engine mileage of 1000, otherwise it's about $5300...that's stock...no mods. Here's the list:
(If I would sell it, I would replace the rotors (front two) first.)
Modifications Include:

Performance/Suspension and Handling Mods:
* Freedom Design Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace
* Unorthodox Racing Aluminum Underdrive Pulley
* Jim Wolf Technology Pop Charger Intake
* Tokico Non-Adjustable High Performance Shocks
* Suspension Techniques 1.5" Lowering Springs
* Red Polyurethane Shock Boots (to cover Tokicos)
* NGK V-Power PLatinum Spark Plugs
* NGK 8MM High Output Wires
* Binno California 17x8" Alumunim Wheels (+40mm offset)
* Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 High Performance Tires (235/45/17)
* Yellow (Painted) Brake Calipers
* Stillen Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
* HKS Straight Pipe
* Dynomax Stainless Muffler
* Upgraded High-Flow Fuel Pump

YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO CONVINCE SOME DUMB KID THAT THIS CAR IS ALL DONE UP AND IT'S PERFECT FOR HIM. LIKE TELL HIM HOW INTENSE THIS THING IS AND HOW GREAT YOUR EXHAUST IS. AND YOUR FULL RACE RIMS AND TIRES. . . YOU GET THE IDEA
Audio Mods:
* PowerAcustik 6x9's in Back
* PowerAcustik 5 1/2's in Front
* PowerAcustik 3/4" Supertweeters Custom built into Doors
* 2 12" Ground Zero Competition Subs
* Drive 1200W Amp Running Subs
* Drive 300W Amp Running Speakers
* Sony CDX-4180 (Crappy) Head Unit
* Custom Wiring by 4-Tec Electronics (Omaha, NE)

i"M NOT A POWERACUSTIK FAN. i LIKE PPI BUT IF I WERE YOU I'D THINK ABOUT SELLING YOUR STEREO ON EBAY OR SOMETHING. NORMALLY IT DOESN'T HELP THE VALUE OF A CAR, AND SINCE YOU'RE PROBABLY GONNA END UP SELLING IT TO A YOUNGER BUYER. . . AGAIN, MAYBE YOU CAN CONVINCE HIM IT'S WORTH IT.

Lighting Mods: (So you Know...I Love Blue)
* Courtesy Nissan Clear Corners (Richardson, TX)
* Blue Step lights
* Blue Trunk and Glove Box Lights
* Blue Interior Dome Light (Short Style)
* Superblue 9004 Headlights (100w/85w)
* Blue Back-Up Lights
* Blue Lights Behind Speedometer Area
* Superwhite Clearance lights
* Superwhite Taillights
* Californeon Neon License plate frame

THESE MIGHT ACTUALLY HURT YOU. I'D PUT THE ORIGINAL LIGHTS BACK IN. JUST BECAUSE SOME OF THEM IN SOME PLACES ARE ILLEGAL. LIKE THE LP FRAME, AND THE WHITE TAILS.

Interior Mods:
* Stock White-Face Guages
* Razo Chrome.Carbon Fiber Shift ****
* Wheelskins Leather Shift Boot
* Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Cover (Self-Stitched)
* Carbon Fiber Dash Trim
* Carbon Fiber Door Trim
* GREddy Seat Belt Pads

KEEP YOUR BELT PADS. AS LONG AS THE INTERIOR DOESN'T LOOK SELF DONE LEAVE IT ALONE. IF IT LOOKS GHETTO YOU MIGHT WANT TO MAKE IT STOCK AGAIN.

Other/Useless Mods:
* Nissan Skyline "GT-R" Emblem
* Stripped trunk and removed spare tire (To Save Weight)
* Those (above) are able to be put back (and below too)
* Removed Back Seat (because of RSTB) Possibly can be put back

PUT THE TRUNK BACK TOGETHER. KEEP THE REAR STRUT BAR AND ACTUALLY SHOW THE KID HOW TO TAKE IT OFF AND PUT THE REAR SEAT BACK IN

* Tinted Windows (30% and 20%)
DUMB KID MIGHT LIKE THAT.

* Castrol GTX Full Synthetic Oil
* K & N Racing Oil Filter
* Motoul Synthetic Brake Fluid
THIS STUFF WON'T REALLY GET YOU ANY MORE DENERO FOR YOUR RIDE.

IN MY OPINION YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET LIKE 6,500 IF THE CAR ISN'T TOO GHETTO. LIKE IF THE BACK SEAT GOES BACK IN AND THE INTERIOR ISN'T TOO FLASHY. THAT'S ASSUMING THAT YOU FIND SOME 16 YEAR OLD KID THAT LIKES BELLS AND WHISTLES AND YOU SELL HIM ON IT. WE DID THAT WITH AN ACCORD WE HAD DONE UP FOR RACING. IF NOT, SELL THE STEREO SEPERATE.
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