Will modifying it KILL value?

Most individuals shopping for a Ferrari, as I am currently doing, are leery of performance modifications. I would prefer stock or minor reversible modifications. In the example you mentioned, it would take so much money to make a 328 perform like a 430 that you might as well purchase a 430 to start with.

I am leaning towards a 360 or Testarossa. I want the 360 to be completely stock with the exception of aftermarket exhaust, Tubi in particular, and factory F430 wheels. I would pay extra for those modifications. In the case of the Testarossa, there are some upgrades, such as the differential, that I would pay extra for.

If you are considering resale, when in doubt leave it stock.

 

Modify all you want, but retain the ability to return it to stock. Yes... It is yours, but there are a finite number of these cars and (just search Vintage) there will always be top dollar and desire for the "as designed" configuration.

 

The answer to your question is yes.

 

I agree, just do bolt ons & keep original parts and you''l be fine

 

Or? How can you kill something that isn't there?

What value. $20 to 50K? Do what makes you happy. Some say they will go up in value, some say they are stuck. Do what makes you happy and value doesn't matter. Besides, from my reading, you can take a 40K 328, put about $30K into it and have a fast car that is worth $40K. Money isn't often made on modifications. And that's only if the mods are good and marketable. If you make a 328 that fast it will have lost all of it's feel and charactor. You might be able to graft a rat 328 body onto a botched up 360 cheaper.

 

Bottom line. A lot of people are uneasy with modifications on these cars. Most people like these cars stock. You will limit the available audience when you want to resell it, if it is modified. Plus if you do a modification that causes a problem, it can be very expensive to fix.
For instance if you put a turbo on a Honda civic, and blow the head gasket from too much boost, it may cost $750 to repair. Throw a turbo on a Ferrari 328 and cause the same damage $6,000. Those are totally made up numbers, but I'm trying to get a point across, and who knows, I may not even be that far off on the costs.

If you are talking about cosmetic mods, or stereo modifications, they are a little more accepted, but you will still have people avoid your car because of that. I'm one of those guys. I wanted 100% stock when I was looking to buy. A small modification wasn't a deal breaker for me, and they sometimes do look nice, if done properly, but definitely a negative tick mark though.

 

I have modified two of my Ferrari's. I don't think it's hurt their
value.

 

By Pinninfarina

 

That is best approach imo aswell, retain all the stock parts so you can include them in a future sale.

 

I don't recall seeing any pimpin chrome rims, tiger print or "leather" wrap on any of your cars...

 

Buyer: What is that hole pattern on the top here?

Seller: That's where I had the supercharger mounted

 

Ferrari as a brand/lifestyle discourages performance modifications. But go look at the premium you can ask over stock for a twin turbo Gallardo.

This, as much as anything else helps differentiate the two brands. Its a cool difference in perspective.

 

LOL! Yeah, but... you modded with an excess of panache, at levels not normally achieved by mere mortals.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Exactly...... Don't add stripes and blue neons!

 

Anything other than name brand exhaust and maybe wheels will be negative to value.

 

Mods generally drop value. Just because you like the mods doesnt mean someone else will.

I think about it this way...no one steers away from cars that have NOT been modded. On the other hand a lot of people that will stay away from modded cars. The average person that would like a modded car would want to pick the mods themselves. When I looked for my 360 I wanted it to be bone stock.

When It comes to value it's about appeal, so if your car is only appealing to half the buyers then the value goes down. This is generally the case with modded cars, especially at dealerships where these cars will end up being wholesaled if they are taken in on trade.

I have modded most of my cars but make sure that everything is reversible and I keep all the old parts for resale sake.