Will this devalue my car?

[SYNFULL]

Hi,
I just bought a Silver 99 GTS ACR that has a salvage title because it was in an accident. It is in the body shop now to straighten out the hood and front fascia. I want to put stripes on the car because to me that epitomizes what I think a viper should look like. Silver came with blue stripes in 99 which I like, but am seriously thinking about black stripes. I know this will look great, but am wodering what will happen if, and when I want to sell the car. Not being a "stock" combination, will this seriously devalue the car- or since it already has a salvage title does that not really matter?

Thanks for your input!
Garwood

 

[99 R/T 10]

You're kidding, right?! The fact that it has a salvage title does it in, Do what makes YOU happy. Salvage cars tend to bring about 60% of what a clear title car typically brings.

 

[ViperBite]

IMHO, with the salvage title do what you want. The person who will buy it later if you sell it is not looking for a pristine car. If it looks good and you keep it simple with mods you should get a good price relative to what you paid for it.

 

[viper585]

You're kidding, right?! The fact that it has a salvage title does it in, Do what make YOU happy. Salvage cars tend to bring about 60% of what a clear title car typically brings.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Put whatever color stripes you want, it won't matter at all.

 

[SYNFULL]

That is waht I thought - I just didn't want to make a serious mistake

Thanks Guys
Garwood

 

[carguy07]

This could hurt your resale

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[viper585]

AHH yes, the famous D.D. (dolphin depreciation)
Another example.

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[Casey]

This could hurt your resale

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That and the fact that it was up for sale for $220.000!

About your stripes, put them on and don't worry about it. If you are nervous about how it will look you can always make some vinyl stripes to try it out.

 

[SRTRICKY]

LOL stripes are just dumb get the dolphins

 

[GTS Bruce]

Stripes sux and are used to impress pre-teen children. GTS Bruce

 

[carguy07]

Agreed, just do them in vinyl. You can always peal them off (if the paint sticks good).










Now back to the hijack.

1984 Honda Civic wagon

A flamingo riding a dolphin like a surf board.

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Dolphin + sea turtle + manatee + coral fish =

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[RB185AFM]

My client ownes the lambo with the dophins. Ahh it is horrible. Any way I bought a perfect 2000 GTS yesterday and still put stripes on it as I dont care about resale. I bought this car to enjoy and I love the stripes.

 

[VIPER D]

salvage title = 70% or more of the car was destroyed/dammaged


Thats risky in a sports car.




vd..

 

[Blue Pilot]

I say stripe it. As Casey said, if you use vinyl stripes, you can always remove them at a later date.
For something a little different, on the silver cars I have always liked steel gray stripes.

 

[Kurt 97 GTS]

Yep, stripe it! Damage has already been done

 

[SYNFULL]

Can someone verify the measurements of the stripes. I have read that they are 8" with a 4.75 gap.

Thanks
Gary

 

[Anaconda]

Garwood:
Just out of curiosity, what did you pay for your car? If you don't want to say, that's fine. I will understand.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Just like everyone else said, do what makes you happy. If you were looking for a good investment, a car usually isnt it even if it didnt have a salvage title.

 

[GTSPOWERED]

I seen a while ago someone on here had a thin set of pin stripes along side the standard stripes. I think that it looked great.

Next thing what the *** is with all the dophins? Is there some message in this that is over my head?

Patrick Mathias.

 

[Joseph Houss]

ACR Joe's car (below), I believe he was the first to use the combo:

 

[Cal Cobra]

ACR Joe's car (below), I believe he was the first to use the combo:

I think the metalic blue stripes look so much better. This is a little ricer for me

 

[SYNFULL]

I went with steel grey stripes as I think they go the best with the silver exterior. I also ordered chrome badges as I think that will pick up on the colors. Can anyone give me the width and spacing on the stripes. I think it is 8" with 4.75 space between them but I am not sure.
Thanks
Gary

 

[cobramadness]

I say stripe it. As Casey said, if you use vinyl stripes, you can always remove them at a later date.
For something a little different, on the silver cars I have always liked steel gray stripes.

That looks beautiful!

On a side note, what is it with Dolphins and Lambos?

 

[PhoenixGTS]

Garwood:
Just out of curiosity, what did you pay for your car? If you don't want to say, that's fine. I will understand.

IIRC he paid $27.5k. Call me crazy but that is a fantasitc deal if it drives straight.