Pros/cons buying pre modded car

[Rjizzle10]

So I'm looking to buy a new camaro but I want one with stuff already done to it, what are the benefits and disadvantages to buying a camaro that's already been modded.

[myold88]

Disavantage: It will always be somebody elses Camaro.

[Retro69]

My biggest concern would be if the mods were done by someone who knew what they were doing. Bolt-ons maybe not so much but of any engine internal mods like a cam I would be cautious.

[SSMickey]

If you like what has been done to it, go for it. Bolt on's shouldn't be a problem, but as has been said, if there are internal mods, make damn sure you know what you are getting and who built it. If it's the owner or a shop you have never heard of, I'd real cautious unless you know there skills are good. If the car was built by a reputable shop, you'll be better off. In any case, I'd contact the builder and talk to them. If you do buy a modded car, be prepared, as anything that happens is now on you. I know of one person that bought a heavily modded car and 4 weeks later is having to put an engine in it. He was told there were absolutely no problems with the car.

[JLE58]

It's A lot cheaper to buy one already modded if that's what you want.

[lbheat]

Cons: modded cars depending on who did them can be a ticking bomb
Pros: almost always you get .50 or .25 cents to the dollar they spent in mods.
I would go for a modded car, thats what i bought and im almost at 85,000 miles with no issues at all

[Diode Dynamics]

It really depends on the mods, but I'd say go for it.

As long as the current owner provides you with all of the needed information about the mods and the car's history.

Nick C.

[Chain Blue Lightning]

Pro: you don't have to spend cash on doing the mod yourself
Con: If you don't like the mod your spending money on something you don't like
Pro: If you don't like the mod you can remove it and replace with OEM. Then sell the parts to someone else!
Con: you won't get much for a used mod
Pro: The bad mods make the car less costly
Con: The good mods make it more costly
Pro: The mods may help when it comes time to resell the car
Con: The mods may not help when it comes time to resell the car

In the end it is either what you want or it isn't. My choice would be research it and test drive if your comfortable then buy it if it makes you nervous then look around more.

Good Luck

[Tom13ss]

Pros...You don't have to spend the money on those mods now
Cons...The car was modded for a reason; to get beat on.
I personally like to buy stock, and if budget allows it I buy brand new!
This way I know what was done, when it was done, and who it was done by. Not to mention youll have all(if any) warranty info on the parts

[ford20]

Con: You don't get to build your car and step back and go yeah I built it.

[PlainEnvelopes]

Originally Posted by ford20

Con: You don't get to build your car and step back and go yeah I built it.

That is a huge one in my opinion, I don't like to buy someone's project. I did it with my gti, but the previous owner was the top mechanic at my dad's shop. So I knew the car was built correctly and that he did not try and go cheap on parts. He did put a lot of the car back to stock when I got it so I got to play around with it a little. (Being in Cali he had to, to even come close to passing smog)