Should I Mod My 2022 Supra A91-CF or Keep It Stock for Value?

[lucky phil]

Thanks for the advice I'll walk away from my own car.

Clearly you know what the extent of the crash damage to your car was, a future buyer does not. There are always unknowns buying a used car. Replacement body panels without the undamaged originals is one more I don't need to add to the list as a buyer.

Phil

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[romanLegion9574]

If you're worried about how much the resale value of a car is going to be, then you're not putting enough towards your retirement accounts.

Yeah, there's way better ways to make money than on cars.

 

[4ntvings]

if you're worried about resale on a mkv, you bought the wrong car. however, if you want to minimize your depreciation, dont drive it and just barnyard it. on the flip side, if you'd like to enjoy it, do as you wish and be happy. the smile on your face will be worth more than the depreciation if/when you decide to sell it.

 

[3TMagnetMan]

Just wrap it in plastic and do not drive it for the next 30 years. Im sure by then there will be some value if anyone cares by then.

 

[nanaisu]

Resale? You all plan on selling?

 

[razorlab]

I doubt the CF Editions will be worth much more than non CF. There are no mechanical differences. I think the only “edition” in North America that might be worth more in the future are the Final Editions, because they have actual mechanical differences.

 

[ColonelAdama]

I doubt the CF Editions will be worth much more than non CF. There are no mechanical differences. I think the only “edition” in North America that might be worth more in the future are the Final Editions, because they have actual mechanical differences.

Special editions are definitely worth more. A91MT is a good 5-10k over A90MT... Special editions will probably always be about 10% more valuable

 

[razorlab]

Special editions are definitely worth more. A91MT is a good 5-10k over A90MT... Special editions will probably always be about 10% more valuable

I think that is more because it's manual. My LE isn't worth shit over others (and I don't care). The main issue is that Toyota releases "editions" with basically just different spec interior and such and then two years down the line, they offer those as options on the "normal" spec supras.

 

[TBK]

I think that is more because it's manual. My LE isn't worth shit over others (and I don't care). The main issue is that Toyota releases "editions" with basically just different spec interior and such and then two years down the line, they offer those as options on the "normal" spec supras.

Mostly agree, but the LE is a bad example to use. It's a 2 port, so mechanically inferior to any standard post 2020 car. The rest of the special editions are at least on par, mechanically

 

[razorlab]

Mostly agree, but the LE is a bad example to use. It's a 2 port, so mechanically inferior to any standard post 2020 car. The rest of the special editions are at least on par (In North America), mechanically

Added bit in bold to your reply for accuracy, plus...

I dunno where this rumor started. So the whole EU have had mechanically inferior B58's for the last six years?

My 2 port that eats up C8 Z06's, 911 GT3's, etc on track is inferior?

For 99% of owners, 2/6 port makes zero difference. Drag guys shooting for 1000hp+? Sure, then you can start talking about 6 port advantages.

Is this where I get to tell you that the Gen3 B58 went back to 2 port for every region?

 

[ColonelAdama]

I think that is more because it's manual. My LE isn't worth shit over others (and I don't care). The main issue is that Toyota releases "editions" with basically just different spec interior and such and then two years down the line, they offer those as options on the "normal" spec supras.

Totally agree, they could do better on them. I liked the CF and MT editions a lot though. I have a hard time caring about anniversary or final edition cars (over a standard 3.0).

 

[razorlab]

Totally agree, they could do better on them. I liked the CF and MT editions a lot though. I have a hard time caring about anniversary or final edition cars (over a standard 3.0).

Hahha, def different strokes for different folks. The FE is the only "edition" that has interested me because of the larger front brakes, although there is F-all for track pad choices for those calipers so it ultimately is useless for me.

 

[TBK]

Added bit in bold to your reply for accuracy, plus...

I dunno where this rumor started. So the whole EU have had mechanically inferior B58's for the last six years?

My 2 port that eats up C8 Z06's, 911 GT3's, etc on track is inferior?

For 99% of owners, 2/6 port makes zero difference. Drag guys shooting for 1000hp+? Sure, then you can start talking about 6 port advantages.

Is this where I get to tell you that the Gen3 B58 went back to 2 port for every region?

Inferior is a relative term, and you're using it in the absolute sense when comparing it to other non B58 cars.

Of course the 2 port is inferior to the 6 port. Doesn't mean the 2 port is bad....at all. It wouldn't be the deciding factor for me if I was choosing a car, but if it was the ONLY difference between the 2 cars, and I had to choose one, I'm choosing the 6 port.

And yeah for 99% of people it does indeed make no difference. That's still irrelevant to the point man.

It matters in this context because the 6 ports will undoubtedly hold their value better than the 2 ports....and that's despite the fact that the mechanical difference is pretty tiny, and like you said, not of any real significance to most people.

BMW went back to the 2 port for a combination of reasons, including cost, emissions, and strategy (keeping the B58 a step down from the S58).

Edit: this is the internet, and I'm under no illusion that we're going to see eye to eye on this. So I guess let's just agree to disagree. I stand by the statement that the gen2 2 port is less desirable than the 6 port because it's mechanically inferior, regardless to what extent.

 

[razorlab]

Inferior is a relative term, and you're using it in the absolute sense when comparing it to other non B58 cars.

Of course the 2 port is inferior to the 6 port. Doesn't mean the 2 port is bad....at all. It wouldn't be the deciding factor for me if I was choosing a car, but if it was the ONLY difference between the 2 cars, and I had to choose one, I'm choosing the 6 port.

And yeah for 99% of people it does indeed make no difference. That's still irrelevant to the point man.

It matters in this context because the 6 ports will undoubtedly hold their value better than the 2 ports....and that's despite the fact that the mechanical difference is pretty tiny, and like you said, not of any real significance to most people.

BMW went back to the 2 port for a combination of reasons, including cost, emissions, and strategy (keeping the B58 a step down from the S58).

Edit: this is the internet, and I'm under no illusion that we're going to see eye to eye on this. So I guess let's just agree to disagree. I stand by the statement that the gen2 2 port is less desirable than the 6 port because it's mechanically inferior, regardless to what extent.

We can all have our opinions. Honestly, I have driven both and prefer the 2 port for my use of the car. The higher compression ratio feels much better (to me) on street and on track, especially with a larger turbo and ethanol.

The great part is that both versions are highly capable cars.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Hahha, def different strokes for different folks. The FE is the only "edition" that has interested me because of the larger front brakes, although there is F-all for track pad choices for those calipers so it ultimately is useless for me.

Shopping pads & tires before looking at a serious track car is muy imoportante. I did it prior to buying this car. Love all the parts & mods available for ours . My wallet does too

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