Roof mods, how much could this cost the resale value?

simp0man · 08-10-2008, 12:48 AM

I really loved the look of white and how the roof is black. Loved it when I first saw it on the Mecedes C class coupe. Now the M3 E92 makes me want it even more. I definitely want that affect on my coupe but fear it could drive buyers away. My car is already MT so that is already an ouch in resale.

JayReplay · 08-10-2008, 12:54 AM

Do the BLUEBAT overlay! That way you can remove it when you sell it.

Year's_End · 08-10-2008, 03:54 AM

Haha same here man. I've always loved blacked-out roofs on cars. It makes them look so much sleeker.

kuvesh · 08-11-2008, 09:26 AM

unless its reversable it will definitely affect the re-sale or at least the potential number of buyers for the car who appreciate the mod

valeram · 08-11-2008, 09:56 AM

Generally, you cannot recoup the cost of modding unless the (private) buyer specifically like your car.

simp0man · 08-12-2008, 01:21 AM

Well my mods are not extreme just add ons. Typical spoiler and front lip.

Cinnamon · 08-12-2008, 09:02 AM

I added Bluebats amber outs last week. They seem to be made of a nice "thick" vinal. No idea how they will hold up in weather/winter etc. since I JUST put them on but...they seem to be good quality and--if you can remove it, sounds like the way to go. As a girl, I may admire the black roof but may not want it myself if I was buying your car. Pic of Bluebats amber outs on my lights.....FYI. Just so you can see quality etc.

Blue Batmobile · 08-14-2008, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J3Yer

Do the BLUEBAT overlay! That way you can remove it when you sell it.

Maybe the new owner will want to keep it

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Bat™

letterkills155 · 08-15-2008, 12:26 PM

if resale value is important to you dont do it. It will hurt resale value

T7R_Sky · 08-15-2008, 01:15 PM

Get the Bluebat roof overlay. I have had in on my car for a few months already and I love it. Makes the car look really slick and the best part is that its fully reversible without a problem.

You wont regret going with that option.

oldaccount · 08-15-2008, 04:32 PM

just do a matte black vinyl overlay. gloss will become swirled, and i dont think they can be polished out of vinyl.

Blue Batmobile · 08-16-2008, 02:47 AM

I have matte black finish. See my STI Gallery

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Bat™

roadkillrob · 08-16-2008, 09:54 AM

Yes - vinyl is the way to go!!

simp0man · 08-17-2008, 12:23 AM

I finally got a response a few days ago from Andrew of Bluebat and he gave me a good price. I just hope I get it. I know I will have my friends at the body shop help me install it.

Dann902 · 08-17-2008, 01:55 AM

When are you selling your e92?

Blue Batmobile · 09-01-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by T7R_Sky

Get the Bluebat roof overlay. I have had in on my car for a few months already and I love it. Makes the car look really slick and the best part is that its fully reversible without a problem.

You wont regret going with that option.

Still looking good I might add

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Bat™

LACSTER · 09-01-2008, 01:18 PM

Just do it!

darkphantom · 09-01-2008, 06:51 PM

^ that looks sick! I was thinking of doing a vinyl for my car, since we don't have a sunroof, it would look SICK!

EDIT: actually dunno how black roof w/ SG would look...

Psylight · 09-01-2008, 09:32 PM

+1 3Banger, this is mod is too sick!

LACSTER · 09-02-2008, 10:59 PM

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08-10-2008, 12:48 AM	#1
simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 48 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Roof mods, how much could this cost the resale value? I really loved the look of white and how the roof is black. Loved it when I first saw it on the Mecedes C class coupe. Now the M3 E92 makes me want it even more. I definitely want that affect on my coupe but fear it could drive buyers away. My car is already MT so that is already an ouch in resale. __________________
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08-10-2008, 12:54 AM	#2
JayReplay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: E46 M3 6MT Sunroof Delete Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: River Forest, IL iTrader: (18)	Do the BLUEBAT overlay! That way you can remove it when you sell it. __________________ 2002 Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 6MT 2017 White C63 AMG Coupe 2002 Oxford Green E46 M3 6MT - Sold
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08-10-2008, 03:54 AM	#3
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1258 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Haha same here man. I've always loved blacked-out roofs on cars. It makes them look so much sleeker. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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08-11-2008, 09:26 AM	#4
kuvesh Lieutenant 26 Rep 513 Posts Drives: e92 335i juiced Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore iTrader: (1)	unless its reversable it will definitely affect the re-sale or at least the potential number of buyers for the car who appreciate the mod
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08-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#5
valeram Major 39 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	Generally, you cannot recoup the cost of modding unless the (private) buyer specifically like your car.
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08-12-2008, 01:21 AM	#6
simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 48 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Well my mods are not extreme just add ons. Typical spoiler and front lip. __________________
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08-12-2008, 09:02 AM	#7
Cinnamon First Lieutenant 32 Rep 314 Posts Drives: BMW G05 X5 Sport 2020 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I added Bluebats amber outs last week. They seem to be made of a nice "thick" vinal. No idea how they will hold up in weather/winter etc. since I JUST put them on but...they seem to be good quality and--if you can remove it, sounds like the way to go. As a girl, I may admire the black roof but may not want it myself if I was buying your car. Pic of Bluebats amber outs on my lights.....FYI. Just so you can see quality etc. Attached Images __________________ 2020 G05 M-Sport/Alpine/Blk Merino/Indiv. Fine-wood Ash Gray High Gloss Former: 2007 X5 4.8 V8 Alpine/Black, 2006 325i Sport, 2000 325i
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08-15-2008, 12:26 PM	#9
letterkills155 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: st.louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 335i [0.00]	if resale value is important to you dont do it. It will hurt resale value
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08-15-2008, 01:15 PM	#10
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08-15-2008, 04:32 PM	#11
oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	just do a matte black vinyl overlay. gloss will become swirled, and i dont think they can be polished out of vinyl.
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08-16-2008, 02:47 AM	#12
Blue Batmobile Private 2 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2006 Limited Edition Viper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I have matte black finish. See my STI Gallery . Bat™ __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com www.bluebatmobile.net
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08-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#13
roadkillrob Major General 895 Rep 5,476 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	Yes - vinyl is the way to go!! Attached Images __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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08-17-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 48 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I finally got a response a few days ago from Andrew of Bluebat and he gave me a good price. I just hope I get it. I know I will have my friends at the body shop help me install it. __________________
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08-17-2008, 01:55 AM	#15
Dann902 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '15 Audi A3 TDI/Lotus Gray Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PVE, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	When are you selling your e92? __________________ Past Bimmers: '09 550i Titanium Silver/Steptronic/Black Dakota Leather/Dark Poplar/ZMP/VP/ZCW/Sat Radio/Park distance/Power rear sunshade '06 330i Titanium Silver/Black Dakota/Light Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP
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09-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#17
LACSTER Major General 785 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	Just do it!
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09-01-2008, 06:51 PM	#18
darkphantom Banned 654 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	^ that looks sick! I was thinking of doing a vinyl for my car, since we don't have a sunroof, it would look SICK! EDIT: actually dunno how black roof w/ SG would look...
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Psylight Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,486 Posts Drives: Space Gray E92 M 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Diamond Bar ,California iTrader: (12)	+1 3Banger, this is mod is too sick! __________________ Last edited by Psylight; 09-02-2008 at 12:06 PM..
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