Does repainting a car, non factory devalue it

[Deako]

When I get my Ed30 I shall be looking into the possibility of repainting it in laser Blue. I reckon it would re-sell ok, as it's such a popular colour on the mk5 scene. In fact, if done properly, It might even add a premium. However, my number one priority is getting the car I want, as I fully intend keeping this one long-term, so the 'resellability' is secondary.

Your thread has, however highlighted the importance of having the engine removed. I'd be put off buying a car with a different colour in the engine bay. 

I don't think anyone would buy an Edition 30 in a non factory colour.

[gobbleplease]

Personally I wouldn't buy a resprayed car unless if was going very cheap !

[Callmedude]

I personally think yes.

I wouldn't buy a car that has been resprayed and the engine bay left.

If I bought one respray the bay needs to be sprayed but I would want it cheaper than market value

[MAT ED30]

just wrap it then its easy to remove after your done

[dmac1969]

When I get my Ed30 I shall be looking into the possibility of repainting it in laser Blue. I reckon it would re-sell ok, as it's such a popular colour on the mk5 scene. In fact, if done properly, It might even add a premium. However, my number one priority is getting the car I want, as I fully intend keeping this one long-term, so the 'resellability' is secondary.

Your thread has, however highlighted the importance of having the engine removed. I'd be put off buying a car with a different colour in the engine bay.  

I don't think anyone would buy an Edition 30 in a non factory colour.

I would , if it was a colour I liked and the job had been done properly (engine out , windows out etc). I dont care about resale value , I care about enjoying what I have at the time , and if I liked the colour I would have it. For instance , i wouldnt mind an Orange one , or Bright Yellow , I like bright colours!

[Black9]

I personally wouldn't buy a resprayed MK5 Golf due to it being a relatively newer car and the wide variation of desirable colours available for it.

As for an old car like a E39 M5. Most sub 10K cars need bodywork (if not already done) Most will need a Full respray.

IMO a car resprayed in a desirable colour which Wasnt available from factory will lower resale to some ppl and add to others.

Engine out respray is a monumental job. IMO not worth it on an old car

[dmac1969]

I personally wouldn't buy a resprayed MK5 Golf due to it being a relatively newer car and the wide variation of desirable colours available for it.

As for an old car like a E39 M5. Most sub 10K cars need bodywork (if not already done) Most will need a Full respray.

IMO a car resprayed in a desirable colour which Wasnt available from factory will lower resale to some ppl and add to others.

Engine out respray is a monumental job. IMO not worth it on an old car

Early Mk5 Golfs are 10 years old! Early high milage GTIs go for about 4K now , a respray wont dent the price of a tatty car , in fact it would probably increase the value , as long as you find the right buyer!

[tony_danza]

I know of a Scirocco that was stripped to a bare shell and painted S3 orange by an Audi dealer. I doubt that's been de-valued.

It's all about who did it and to what standard - You're never going to see a return on the money though, at best it'll fetch the same money as stock.

[MAT ED30]

I have a rocco local that's fully orange seen it loads I thought it was a wrap on this one but not looked close enough