Intrigued to understand - Why mod then turn it back after 6 months

[QD MBE]

I think its due to people not wanting a modded car and often modded cars sell cheaper than a standard one. I know I would much prefer to buy a standard car than one with bits already done. A modded one i always think would have been thrashed about all the time but thats just me!

....Some modded cars are much better maintained and looked after than standard ones. Anyway, I don't even like to think about selling my car!

RR makes a good point, some modded cars are better maintained, some are not.  The maintenance/mods carried out should be backed up by comprehensive records, the statement 'my mate services it for me, he used to work for VW' would mean nothing to me.

[RedRobin]

I think its due to people not wanting a modded car and often modded cars sell cheaper than a standard one. I know I would much prefer to buy a standard car than one with bits already done. A modded one i always think would have been thrashed about all the time but thats just me!

Not just you, I reckon this is the thinking most of the general public would have about a modded car (me included), and therefore would be worth less.

....True, but the average Joe Public wouldn't be looking at modded cars at all - Enthusiasts would recognise what's what and be more interested. Dealers won't be interested because they can't think beyond making the most money. It all depends on the individual car and history of course.

I think I'd be more worried if I learnt that a used car I was interested in had been modified and then offered for sale as stock and without mention of once being modded - It kinda smells of dishonesty even if it's only the seller trying to maximise his/her sale price.

[182_blue]

I have sort of done this with old cars, the reason was i didnt keep cars too long as i got bored quickly, to relive this boredom i would mod the car to make it different, this would help for a short period but in the end i would still want a new car so would sell.

[JoeDarKa]

I think its due to people not wanting a modded car and often modded cars sell cheaper than a standard one. I know I would much prefer to buy a standard car than one with bits already done. A modded one i always think would have been thrashed about all the time but thats just me!

Not just you, I reckon this is the thinking most of the general public would have about a modded car (me included), and therefore would be worth less.

....True, but the average Joe Public wouldn't be looking at modded cars at all - Enthusiasts would recognise what's what and be more interested. Dealers won't be interested because they can't think beyond making the most money. It all depends on the individual car and history of course.

I think I'd be more worried if I learnt that a used car I was interested in had been modified and then offered for sale as stock and without mention of once being modded - It kinda smells of dishonesty even if it's only the seller trying to maximise his/her sale price.

I do wonder how many people would say its been modified and then put back to stock? You do make a good point though!