i have a 2003 WW evo 8 body has 100k miles and the whole drive train, engine, wheels, brakes, only have 4500. turbo has 500miles because i upgraded from 6262 beginning of summer. i have lost interest in the car, but do not NEED to sell so i can sit on it for awhile. the car will go up for sale toward the end of summer.
my question is, do you think it would be better to sell outright as a whole car.(id like about 25k-29k) or better off leaving built longblock in, stock turbo , sell car that way and sell the big boy parts separately? ( would probably end up with 20k 24k)
basically what is more likely to sell? a bolt on 500 hp ready car. or a 800+ hp turn key drag/Mexico racing car ?




heres the mod list:

engine:

buscher built 2.3 stroker
10:1 compression pistons
fluid damper crank pulley
fully ported and polished head
gsc s2 (274-274) camshafts
supertec vavle springs and retainers
hks timing belt
ARP L19 headstuds
honda half radiator
race catch can
egr delete
stm balance hole breather
B&M oil cooler
not pictured in some pictures. torque solutions mount kit

Ignition:
spool in up COP

fuel system:
FIC 2150s
AEM fuel rail with gauge
-6 feed line from tank
buschur double pumper with modded pumps
hobbs switch

intake/air system

AMS VSR intake manifold
stm 2.5" upper and lower intercooler pipes
tial 50mm bov
buschur 3.5'” intercooler
q45 TB
in cabin hallman pro boost controller

Turbo kit:

less10 custon FF manifold
PTE 6466
tial 44mm MVR wastegate
3.5" down pipe and full custom exhaust with vibrant 4” muffler

Drivetrain:

local built 5 speed transmission
shepard built transfer case
quartermaster twin disk clutch
hydralic TOB
toxic fab clutch pedal stop
short throw shifter with AMS shifter bushings

Handling:

JIC mullerized coilovers
slotted and drilled rotors
white line roll center kit

Cosemetic/ misc:

rota g force wheels 18x9 +25 offset
falken azenis tires 18x245 40 r
custom recaro leather heated seats
cusco bolt in roll cage
cage mount fire extinguisher
shaved and tucked engine bay
carbon fiber front lip
double din
hvac relocation
aem boost, oil press, wideband

shaved and painted valve cover
an lines in various locations
solid transmission mount
vortex generator
rolled fenders
black housing headlights
JDM rear tailights

i might have forgot some things.

here is the pictures:














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your car without the built motor and all would probably pull more around 16k since it is an 03, clean as it is. Honestly, you have put so much in it that I personally wouldn't sell it. When I bought my evo I made the decision to not ever sell it because I know I'll never get the amount of money that I put into the car back.

 

I would say put the car up for 27k OBO and take at the least 25k. If the car doesn't sell then I would start the part out process as it is easy to sell your evo for around 16k because it is reasonable for a bank to give someone a loan for 16k to buy your car just looking at the blue book value.

 

If I were you, I would just sell it to me for next to nothing...

But it looks like you have some quality parts there and I would post the car up as is. You may have to be patient for the right buyer but it'll pay off. Good luck!

 

yeah i was looking to post up as a whole car. everywhere, like local sale sites, ebay, here, craigslist.. id let it sit on here first for awhile for a better price of coarse. but i was just basically looking to see what the "people" are paying or willing to pay and what the market is at for high HP cars so i know where to start and not need a fire suit for when the flaming of m price begins hahah

 

I think you are better off parting it out if you really wanted to get rid of it. Very clean car.

 

Gorgeous

 

wow, that's so clean.

 

I have a few parts that I want off of there that is for sure if you do decide to sell it. I think if you were to convert it back to a mild bolt on build and part out other items you would make 5-7k more but I know it feels horrible breaking a car down when it is your baby.