How to increase car value

[K-Man]

The advice an old buyer's guide to Corvettes gave was this: if the seller's Corvette has been modified, treat it like a damaged car. Figure out what it would cost to return it to stock condition, then subtract that from what the car is actually worth for your buy offer.

You used to see lots of modified '70s Stingrays in performance and hot-rodding magazines of the time. Those modified cars are nowhere to be seen today. That should tell you something.

By the way, a lot of aftermarket wheels are garbage. In the US factory wheels have to meet specs and regulations. Aftermarket wheels generally don't have to, though many do. Tire pressure warning systems might not work properly with custom wheels, for example.

 

[Malo83]

Take it to a detailer and have the interior shampooed and the paint polished and waxed, forget the addons. A clean stock car will sell better than a modified one.

 

[RooflessVW]

I think ~10oz of gold in the glovebox will get you the number you're after.

 

[spasm3]

Yes, that usually screams of unexperienced DIY'r trying to impress some girl but is actually appealing to another 17 year guy holding a monster in one hand, vaping in another with his hat sideways and pants down to his knees

And holding his crotch.

 

[xgmad]

And if you're a troll deliberately wasting our time I hope you develop a severe fungus between your typing fingers.

How am I a troll? I asked for suggestions if possible to increase car value, but I guess it will not see above 10,000 USD.

For that little money I get in return for something my parents paid , I might aswell keep it.

My intentions were to buy a new golf GTI with this , but I rather keep the car and "personalize" it to my likings now that I think of it,

New suspension, small low profile subwoofers, fog lights, and oem like alloy wheels is probably some things I may do.
I will not EVER rice this car out.

 

[spasm3]

For that little money I get in return for something my parents paid , I might aswell keep it.

As you will learn, almost all cars depreciate.

 

[Astro14]

The mods you suggest scream “teenage owner”…they devalue the car in the eyes of any experienced buyer. They lower the value considerably so you lose both the value and the actual money that you spent on them. Here’s why: Teenage owners abuse cars, skimp on maintenance, and ignore problems. Every savvy buyer knows that.

Keep the car. Enjoy the car.

But your suggested mods are a great way to devalue to car, and lose money if you wish to sell it.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

sorry it's not a Tacoma or 4runner

 

[Traction]

I paid $15k for my 13 Camry SE when it was 2 years old with 30k smiles on it. Now at 160kmi with a busy life, it owes me nothing. No repairs, and still on the original brakes/transmission fluid/coolant. A full tank of gas, and I could double its value.

 

[Cujet]

For that little money I get in return for something my parents paid , I might as well keep it.

As a general rule, the most money comes from a very well detailed and clean car. While new high quality tires don't raise the value, they can help sell a used car when there is competition.

If you have not already done so, I suggest looking into the various online car companies such as Carvana and Vroom and see what they will pay for the car. Make sure to be very accurate with the trim level and options. I've been quite surprised recently at just how much these companies will pay.

 

[Trav]

I will give you $4000 if you don't mess with it. My nephew just bought a loaded 2012 Audi A4 AWD 2.0T 6spd manual with 95K on it in very nice shape for $7500 (through me and a dealer friend that got it in trade).

 

[Owen Lucas]

How am I a troll? I asked for suggestions if possible to increase car value, but I guess it will not see above 10,000 USD.

For that little money I get in return for something my parents paid , I might aswell keep it.

My intentions were to buy a new golf GTI with this , but I rather keep the car and "personalize" it to my likings now that I think of it,

New suspension, small low profile subwoofers, fog lights, and oem like alloy wheels is probably some things I may do.
I will not EVER rice this car out.

Why put another suspension into it? Just a waste of money, to me that's ricing out a totally fine car.

Oh wow, its lower and handles better in the turns! Who cares, are you racing everyday or driving like you're in nascar?

When I see lowered economy cars like these I personally think that's a stupid decision and wonder who they are appealing to.....other dudes or girls who have no taste in cars?

Its never going to be a Ferrari. Its a Camry man, the epitome of a generic appliance vehicle (and that's OK) embrace the car for its reliability and the fact you don't have to put a penny into it because the Japanese know how to engineer a car. Save your money and invest it, if you want to "customize it" put a bumper sticker on it: "I saved money by not ricing out my car".

 

[NormanBuntz]

You should consider another project.

 

[aquariuscsm]

And holding his crotch.

Yes, that usually screams of unexperienced DIY'r trying to impress some girl but is actually appealing to another 17 year guy holding a monster in one hand, vaping in another with his hat sideways and pants down to his knees

And running from the police

 

[aquariuscsm]

Imo what will make your Camry look nice is to add an oem rear spoiler. I think an oem rear spoiler always adds a nice sporty touch to a vehicle's esthetics.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I guess I wonder why you would think a 2013 Camry would sell for $23,000?
That's more than it cost new.
To get an approximate value, check the local Craigslist for similar cars.
Good luck.

 

[Wolf359]

How am I a troll? I asked for suggestions if possible to increase car value, but I guess it will not see above 10,000 USD.

For that little money I get in return for something my parents paid , I might aswell keep it.

My intentions were to buy a new golf GTI with this , but I rather keep the car and "personalize" it to my likings now that I think of it,

New suspension, small low profile subwoofers, fog lights, and oem like alloy wheels is probably some things I may do.
I will not EVER rice this car out.

What did they pay for it? You didn't mention the exact trim but a basic guess is that this car is probably worth 12k at full retail. You normally don't get that when you sell it yourself but private party maybe you'll get lucky and get 10-11k the way this crazy market is going or maybe more if it's actually a higher trim level.

https://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2013/Toyota/Camry/Sedan-4D-LE-I4/Values

I wouldn't do anything fancy with the suspension, it's just a Camry, just get stock replacement parts. Use Rockauto and get parts there. skip the subwoofers, no one wants to hear your music besides you. Fog lights, maybe, they're a cheap add on if you can make them look factory. Otherwise it will scream ricer. Same with the aftermarket wheels and they will not be cheap nor will the tires. Just skip the wheels and put nice tires on it. The sound system, wheels, suspension will basically lower, not increase the value of the car. It's basically a double whammy, the cost of the mods plus the loss in pricing.

 

[AZjeff]

Did his parents pay $23k for it new then hardly drive it then give it to him? The $23k number came from somewhere.

Go easy, this is a learning experience.

 

[Wolf359]

Did his parents pay $23k for it new then hardly drive it then give it to him? The $23k number came from somewhere.

Go easy, this is a learning experience.

An 8-9 year old car with about 90k isn't exactly hardly driven, slightly low at 10k at year but not super low.

And let's be clear, a lowered suspension, aftermarket wheels and a subwoofer/sound system IS ricing it out. It's a Camry, max value will be pure stock.

 

[xgmad]

An 8-9 year old car with about 90k isn't exactly hardly driven, slightly low at 10k at year but not super low.

And let's be clear, a lowered suspension, aftermarket wheels and a subwoofer/sound system IS ricing it out. It's a Camry, max value will be pure stock.

No no im not lowering the suspension just adding something of higher quality, and by aftermarket wheels im not putting bbs wheels on them, just silver alloy wheels.