Thread: Difference from KBB value I should expect?

Hi all,

I've been out of the modding game for quite awhile. Sadly, I'm looking to sell a GTP that's been in the hands of both my brothers before me. At one time it was completely rebuilt to run in the high 12 seconds 1/4, until it threw a rod.

Then my oldest brother replaced the engine and transmission with stock used parts (lower mileage than the car if that makes a difference), and pretty much returned everything to stock except the intake (custom FWI), exhaust (3" downpipe, u-bend delete, Magnaflow), and PCM (DHP). Also, his race-tuned suspension was left in, though I don't know the specifics on it off hand. Finally, it has a Viper alarm/remote start system that I'm hoping can add a bit to the value of the car.

It's a 2002 black GTP Coupe, 121,000 miles (less on the engine and transmission, I intend to contact the shop that replaced them to try to find out how much less), premium audio, sunroof, leather, heated seat, HUD, and 17" wheels. The body has a few scuffs, but is otherwise in good condition. Everything is in working order mechanically and electrically.

With the minor modifications and the alarm system installed, do you guys think this will push it just a little over the "Good" conditioned KBB value (second lowest)? It's rated at $5,300 or so, and while I'd hope to get no less than $5,000 (I know they highball a bit), would it be probable to get more since it's got a few extras? I understand that the right customer would have to be interested, of course (chances are someone looking for a family car wouldn't consider the stiff suspension an upgrade, for example), but just in general?

Thanks for the help.

That much lower than KBB, huh? I checked Craigslist, and the GTPs I saw there were higher mileage and listing for about $4500-$5000. But that's what they're listed at, not what they're selling for.

Does the Viper system add anything worthwhile (even just $100 or so), or is all that pretty much going to be ignored? The only car I've sold was a dead 2000 GTP that also threw a rod (without the mods pushing it, just bad luck), so I'm not used to working with values of cars that actually drive.

Makes sense, thanks for the insight. Maybe I can find a buyer who considers any of those things worth a little bit of a premium. At least with Craigslist and the likes, I don't have to worry about paying fees if I ask too high the first time around.

Yeah I'd say a modded stock car with a replaced engine and an aftermarket PITA alarm would go for 3800-4300 in my area, that would be if everything else checked out on a test drive and a good look under the body.

That being said if you find some 18 year old F&F wannabe who has a part time job and like 5 grand you may be able to squeeze it out of him if you say it has a million rwhp.