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Should i take my main mods out before i sell the truck?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by only_K, May 18, 2010.

  1. May 18, 2010 at 2:45 AM
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    only_K

    only_K [OP] Future Owner

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    Ok. so I am looking to get a newer 1st gen. 01-04 with low-ish miles. Ive been wanting to do some expensive mods to my truck lately(UCAs, coilovers etc.) and my dad suggested i get a newer Tacoma before i start dumping all kinds of money into the one i have now. My truck currently has 160,000 miles with no problems yet. But in the future if something does happen; i dont want to lose all the progress.

    Should i take out my main mods before selling, or should i just leave them on if and when i sell my truck. Or should i cut my losses and start over?

    The only things i would re use would be my brand new 5100s all around, AAL and my Magnaflow. Everything else is just for looks.
     
  2. May 18, 2010 at 3:11 AM
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    cankel

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    just save anything that is reusable, 5100, AAL, and magnaflow. if u sell ur truck youll end up starting from zero.
     
  3. May 18, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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    KentuckyTaco

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    I agree, it's gonna take time to take it off, but it will be worth it when you get your new truck.
     
  4. May 18, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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    only_K

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    Cool. I was just curious what other people would do in this situation. Unless i can find a truck that is already modded out i will take my mods off.
     
  5. May 18, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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    98tacoma27

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    One more vote !!!
     
  6. May 18, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    98_Mud_bug

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    yea take it all off..
     
  7. May 20, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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    SkyHighTacoma

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  8. May 20, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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    gobias

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    Modded cars have less than desirable resale values. Bone stock sells better.
     
  9. May 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM
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    Strip that shit.
     

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