Selling a modified S4 B6

[JohnP68]

I'm thinking it's about time I bought myself a new (used) car, so am thinking about how to get the best price for my S4 B6. In particular, does that fact that mine is modified - full Miltek exhaust system and MRC custom re-map - have any impact on the usual part-ex vs private sale equation? I'm wondering if the modifications would tend to put off a dealer, so maybe lead to a lower part-ex price? On the other hand, if I'm in no great rush, presumably there'll be a private buyer out there for whom the mods will be very desirable? Any opinions greatly received! Thanks

[Dr G]

If you're chopping it in at a run of the mill dealer all you need say is 'sports exhaust'.

To a more specialised dealer it adds desirability as opposed to value.

[Cupramax]

JohnP68 said:

I'm thinking it's about time I bought myself a new (used) car, so am thinking about how to get the best price for my S4 B6. In particular, does that fact that mine is modified - full Miltek exhaust system and MRC custom re-map - have any impact on the usual part-ex vs private sale equation? I'm wondering if the modifications would tend to put off a dealer, so maybe lead to a lower part-ex price? On the other hand, if I'm in no great rush, presumably there'll be a private buyer out there for whom the mods will be very desirable? Any opinions greatly received! Thanks

I think its entirely dependant on the dealer. I just p/ex'd my A4 3.2 cab which had a Milltek on it for an A5 cab and the dealer sold my old one the same day, he loved it, said it sounded great.

[ak47mh]

I know it is a pain in the arse, but I would remove the Milltek and sell it separately, even if it is just the downpipes which fetch a good price over on RS246.

I had mine up for sale last year with Full milltek and I think it put a lot of people off. I had loads of questions about noise and insurance price increases with what extra power it was making. I think a lot of people buy these cars thinking a 4.2 engine is more than enough and only want more of that addictive noise when they own one. It won't hurt to put it up as it is anyway, but maybe think about removing some of the parts if you don't get much interest in a few weeks. Good luck with the sale, I still miss the noise of the full Milltek!

[JohnP68]

But I no longer have the OEM exhaust, so would have to buy one, which doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Cheers for all your comments.

[Insincere Dave]

JohnP68 said:

But I no longer have the OEM exhaust, so would have to buy one, which doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Cheers for all your comments.

I'll do you a straight swap.