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sean_b · 11-14-2012, 06:34 PM

Do you guys think the value of my 1M will be reduced if I powder coat my wheels or install an aftermarket exhaust? Thanks for the input

Amnizu · 11-14-2012, 07:08 PM

No, you can easily replace the wheels and put the stock exhaust back on.

Artemis · 11-14-2012, 07:19 PM

If it matters to you, value will increase when seen through your eyes.

Market value is a different story, though.

Prospective buyers are not always as enthusiastic about options and after market gizmos as you might be. Quite some (especially those who like Q-cars [all go and no show]) will prefer to get the original parts (OEM) retrofitted, especially if the mods aren't street legal or experienced by them as a nuisance (too loud, to 'screamy', etc.) or simply because resale policy does not allow mods (for example resale to an official dealer in exchange for a new car). Keep the original parts for possible retrofitting. At resale day you might part out the mods to enthusiasts willing to pay a decent price for it.

Also, prospective buyers might associate 'modded' cars with a certain driving style and approach/philosophy which possibly affects the longevity and integrity of the car parts (perception/prejudice regardless of the real status of the car).

Finally, installing certain mods might void the warranty. Void warranty = lower resale value.

Powder coated wheels and an aftermarket exhaust ? Let's settle for a status quo of the market value of the car.

My €0.02.

ozinaldo · 11-14-2012, 08:07 PM

I wouldn't powder coat the stock wheels if there is even a slight chance that you might sell this car sooner than you plan/wish.

-Z- · 11-15-2012, 12:13 AM

Powder coating presumably affects wheel strength

cooler2442 · 11-15-2012, 12:14 AM

If you plan to sell anytime soon then yes. But prices are dropping by themselves. 1M's aren't going for 60k+ any more. Instead they are at low 50's now.

Ky1M · 11-15-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooler2442

If you plan to sell anytime soon then yes. But prices are dropping by themselves. 1M's aren't going for 60k+ any more. Instead they are at low 50's now.

Shhhhhhhhh.

jvmax · 11-15-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooler2442

If you plan to sell anytime soon then yes. But prices are dropping by themselves. 1M's aren't going for 60k+ any more. Instead they are at low 50's now.

winter time affects prices, come spring you will see prices rise again. if you think about it, these cars are still fetching sticker price almost 2 years old now.

sean_b · 11-16-2012, 07:47 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. It is very helpful. I can't say I'm planning to sell the car but I will get the bug for something else eventually. It's really nice to have some equity in a car for once and I don't want to blow that

-Z- · 11-16-2012, 08:43 AM

Equity in a car? LOL People have to realize 1M is not an investment vehicle stop trying to resell it to make money and start appreciating the car for what it is

b33g33 · 11-16-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by -Z-

Equity in a car? LOL People have to realize 1M is not an investment vehicle stop trying to resell it to make money and start appreciating the car for what it is

My tag renewal notice says that I have a M1.

This thing is already worth 4 times what I paid for!!!!

Sweet.

robertm · 11-16-2012, 12:09 PM

If you are concearned then pick up a used set of OEM wheels and powder coat them. Then when it comes time to sell you can put originals back on and sell the powder coated ones separately.

Problem solved.

sean_b · 11-17-2012, 08:38 AM

Most cars are not purchased to gain equity and I am not making money on the car but unless you don't care about your bank account, resale value matters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Z-

Equity in a car? LOL People have to realize 1M is not an investment vehicle stop trying to resell it to make money and start appreciating the car for what it is

sean_b · 11-17-2012, 08:39 AM

I'd probably do that but my wife forbid me from buying any more wheels when i got this car

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertm

If you are concearned then pick up a used set of OEM wheels and powder coat them. Then when it comes time to sell you can put originals back on and sell the powder coated ones separately.

Problem solved.

Artemis · 11-17-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean_b

I'd probably do that but my wife forbid me from buying any more wheels when i got this car

OK, then limit her shoe collection to only ONE pair of boots too.

The wheel prohibition will be overruled in no time.

sean_b · 11-17-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean_b

I'd probably do that but my wife forbid me from buying any more wheels when i got this car

OK, then limit her shoe collection to only ONE pair of boots too.

The wheel prohibition will be overruled in no time.

That's the thing! She is pretty frugal. I am not.

Dee Pee · 11-17-2012, 05:07 PM

314 million in the USA.
Conservatively 780 out of 790 still on the road or in the country.
That's one car for every 402,000 and change for each person here.

Take care of it and you'll see minimal depreciation and perhaps a nice bump in value in a couple of decades. It's not a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster, but it is rarer. If you want it to remain collectible, then I think you will have to keep the car largely unmodified.

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Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,268 iTrader: (0)	If it matters to you, value will increase when seen through your eyes. Market value is a different story, though. Prospective buyers are not always as enthusiastic about options and after market gizmos as you might be. Quite some (especially those who like Q-cars [all go and no show]) will prefer to get the original parts (OEM) retrofitted, especially if the mods aren't street legal or experienced by them as a nuisance (too loud, to 'screamy', etc.) or simply because resale policy does not allow mods (for example resale to an official dealer in exchange for a new car). Keep the original parts for possible retrofitting. At resale day you might part out the mods to enthusiasts willing to pay a decent price for it. Also, prospective buyers might associate 'modded' cars with a certain driving style and approach/philosophy which possibly affects the longevity and integrity of the car parts (perception/prejudice regardless of the real status of the car). Finally, installing certain mods might void the warranty. Void warranty = lower resale value. Powder coated wheels and an aftermarket exhaust ? Let's settle for a status quo of the market value of the car. My €0.02. __________________ “For ’tis the mind that makes the body rich” (W. Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 3)

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ozinaldo Colonel Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chile, Santiago Posts: 2,068 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't powder coat the stock wheels if there is even a slight chance that you might sell this car sooner than you plan/wish. __________________ 2011 BMW 1M: Euro spec, w/out Nav, manual seats. Evolve Race+N55 mid, Michelin PSS, ER charge pipe, aFe ProDryS drop-in filter, CDVx, BMW-IND trunk spoiler matt cf/VO stripe, BMW blacklines, BMW black grills, IND side gills&rear M logo, silver turn indicator bulbs, anthrazit overlays on side creases and on air curtains, MPerformance steering wheel w/VO ring, BMW steel pedals, custom mats, color matched MPower e-brake.

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cooler2442 Brigadier General Drives: '11 135 Sport DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Posts: 3,176 iTrader: (5)	If you plan to sell anytime soon then yes. But prices are dropping by themselves. 1M's aren't going for 60k+ any more. Instead they are at low 50's now. __________________

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11-14-2012, 07:08 PM	#2
Amnizu Second Lieutenant Drives: 502 of 740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 225 iTrader: (0)	No, you can easily replace the wheels and put the stock exhaust back on.

11-15-2012, 12:13 AM	#5
-Z- Second Lieutenant Drives: Black Pyrat Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Constitution State Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	Powder coating presumably affects wheel strength

11-16-2012, 07:47 AM	#9
sean_b Serial car switcher Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 83 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00]	Thanks for all the feedback. It is very helpful. I can't say I'm planning to sell the car but I will get the bug for something else eventually. It's really nice to have some equity in a car for once and I don't want to blow that

11-16-2012, 08:43 AM	#10
-Z- Second Lieutenant Drives: Black Pyrat Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Constitution State Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	Equity in a car? LOL People have to realize 1M is not an investment vehicle stop trying to resell it to make money and start appreciating the car for what it is

11-16-2012, 12:09 PM	#12
robertm Captain Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dfw Posts: 733 iTrader: (0)	If you are concearned then pick up a used set of OEM wheels and powder coat them. Then when it comes time to sell you can put originals back on and sell the powder coated ones separately. Problem solved.

11-17-2012, 05:07 PM	#17
Dee Pee First Lieutenant Drives: '02 M Roadster, '11 AW 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	314 million in the USA. Conservatively 780 out of 790 still on the road or in the country. That's one car for every 402,000 and change for each person here. Take care of it and you'll see minimal depreciation and perhaps a nice bump in value in a couple of decades. It's not a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster, but it is rarer. If you want it to remain collectible, then I think you will have to keep the car largely unmodified.