JVT

Will you buy a modified IS or stock? and WHY?

Phiber

stock because a modded one most likely means the owner is a car enthusiast which means higher percentage of the car being abused.

kanariya

stock because the stock look is the best.

i don't like over modded cars.

kikaida

+1 Well said

JDKane527

iTrader: (10)

Stock, modified though if I knew the owner and knew that he treated the car well..and also depended on the mods.

IS-SV

I agree, need to know usage on a lightly modded car.

But I will not pay a penny extra for the mods, which is generally how the market values mods too. I bought a modded Acura for a commuter car this way and it gave years of good service.

slvrboolet

I have bought both lol. Last year i bought a turbo IS300 buying one already boosted is alot cheaper overall than paying to do it yourself the guy i bought it from spent over $17k on boosting it and i bought the car for a lil less than that BUT makeing sure it was done right is a major thing you have to check. If the car is only modded cosmetically like rims, kit, coilovers, springs/shocks, intake, exhaust etc that stuff is easily changed if you dont like it and you can usally get them for "free" when buying the car. I have seen plenty of stock cars that have been thrashed usually people who mod their cars are also spending the money to take care of it.

fknISC808

iTrader: (1)

depends what mods have been done to the car, but more than likely i would buy stock. start from scratch and build your own, is always better.

nmpeter

iTrader: (15)

Stock, not only the abuse that may have been put on the car but certain mods might not be your taste. It would be a hassle to go back to stock or find new parts.

Just start from scratch.

JDKane527

iTrader: (10)

True! That's how I see it. I don't push my engine that hard, although I push the suspension/tires moreso. If a car has the mods that I would put into it anyways, I would see it as a bargain getting them with it, save $$ on buying parts/installation.

92 SC400

Stock because picking, choosing, researching, and modding yourself is [at least] half the fun!

montgb

iTrader: (7)

Depends on the mods. However, in general I would prefer to buy a stock vehicle. I see modifications as an extension of your own personality, making them very specific to each owner. That's just me, though.

Initial G

iTrader: (38)

For me it would depend on the car and what mods were on the car already. I agree that one of the disadvantages to buying a car that was already "modded" would that you wouldn't know 1. how hard the car was pushed in the past and 2. if the parts were installed properly, etc. But then again, the same can be said about a used "stock" car.

Another disadvantage I see, is that buying a "modded" car would take most of the fun and excitement out of deciding what you wanted to do to your car, picking the parts, installing them, and enjoying your hard work after.

But if you were to get a really good deal on a car that was already "modded" with parts you would have chosen yourself, then I agree that you should consider it because it would just be too good of a deal to pass up. Good luck with your decision.

JVT

I totally agree!!!

A lot of people assume when a car is modded (tastefully; spared no expense) the car was abused or not taken cared of; it's actually the opposite.

A great example, my best friend leased a 2009 "stock" MBZ C63. All I can say, I feel bad for the next owner. Since day one, he has driven his C63 so hard I actually feel sorry for the car. He said, "who cares, it's not my car I'm only renting for 2 yrs!" I replied, "I understand, but you're over abusing it. He replied with a huge smile, "again that's the benefit of leasing a car."

mvlbr

Stock and well maintained because I don't like molested cars