NOT FOR SALE: 2006 Prius. How much would you pay?

With the exception of the Hymotion conversion, mods usually subtract from the value of a car or break even at best.

 

I do like the Red/Black color scheme. My car is Red/Black as well, but it's exterior is black.

 

Don't take this as an insult, because I like the mods that you have done, but I agree with Jelloslug: mods usually subtract from the value of the vehicle.

I call this the Jeep Syndrome: You will often find Jeeps (and other off-road vehicles) that have been heavily modified by the owners for sale. The ad will list all of the costs for each mod and then will tell you what a great deal it is because its only priced $20k above what you could buy a new Jeep for, but he spent $40k for all the mods. It only works if you find someone who wants all those mods exactly as they are. Most buyers will want a stock vehicle so they can make their own mods or they won't want to mod it at all.

 

Probably could have gotten over $40k two months ago, prices are sliding now with the economy and the rest of the auto market. Bad news for resale, good news for those looking to buy! I might finally be able to find a reasonable deal on a certified pre-owned for our second Prius. Good thing, because there is no equity left in my house to buy another salvaged one

Saw an '08 package 2 with 7k miles certified pre-own (w/100k warranty and roadside assistance) advertised for $20.9k the other day. Same dealer had an '06 w/ 50k miles certified for $17.9k. I think thats the first certified one I'd seen under $20k since I started looking last summer. They also listed 8 new '09s in stock, though all were still listed at MSRP.

Rob

 

right now, around $30k... 2 months ago....$40+.... next summer?? could be $35K

no matter what happens now, gas will go up next summer. i am happy about one thing, despite an over a buck a gallon drop in prices this month, consumption has NOT gone up. maybe we have learned a lesson... one can only hope

 

I think in your land between $30-$35k woudl be reasonable for all the bits n pieces you've added to it. As previous posters have mentioned sometimes going OTT on mods detracts from its value, but from your pics and the overall presentation of the vehicle the above price is pretty fair.

I would have said more if you had height adjustable seats.......standard here in UK as I'm sure you know.....

 

i gotta agree with the Doc on this one. probably at most 7500 over kbb........ but to a real prius guy/gal, maybe 35-40 grand?

 

KBB private party = $22
Hypermotion = $7.5K
Mods = $3K
Total = $32.5K

 

only mod adding value is hypermotion... other mods take away from value, would be best to sell others separately.

Bone stock is always most valuable in resale.

 

Never, as a rule, mod a car thinking you will get that money back. Unless you run into that one buyer that absolutely loves all of those things, you are going to eat those mods.

That's why I mod my car when new and enjoy those mods during the time I own it and then try to sell it while still in good condition to maximize my return. I still plan to sell my '05 when the Gen III has been out for about 4 to 6 months.

 

it funny that i just got my renewal notice and that my policy has been changed to allow up to $1000 for additional modifications, user upgrades and accessories. i wonder if the hymotion would be something different?

P.S.

i see the most popular selection on the poll was "under 20K"...now is that one's fair assessment of the value of the car or "wishful thinking?"