[onerareviper]

Question on price for \'98 GTS

OK. Here’s the hypothetical scenario:

You’re looking at two Silver/Blue 1998 GTS’s. Both have same mileage 35,000, and are in the EXACT same condition/color. Here’s the only difference: one has 17’ OEM rims, and the other has 18’ (1999-2003) OEM rims. Do you pay more/less/same for either car? How much more/less, if any? Assume the rims/tires are in the same condition as well...

You’re opinion (and simple answer) is much appreciated…. I rather not go into WHY I’m asking this question. :thumb:

 

[Chuck 98 RT10]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

Same. I prefer the looks of 17 but wheels would have no bearing on the price of the car.

 

[Tanked]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

makes very little diffance. It depends on how much the "new" owner would be willing to pay for that rim. For exsample. If I was looking at the same thing. If I didn't really like the look of the newer style of the rims. I'd go with the one with 17's. Why? Why pay a little bit more when your going to buy aftermarket rims anyway.

 

[onerareviper]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

Thanks, and keep the opinions coming....

 

[plumcrazy]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

I had the option of keeping the 98 wheels on mine or going for the wheels i like better anyways.....so I did.

at the time it cost me an additional $2000. for new tires and new 18" 2000 wheels.

 

[onerareviper]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

Here's what it comes down to: If most people would not pay $1,000 more dollars for the Viper with 18's, I will sell them and slap the 17's back on.... That seems to be the price difference in the used market between the 17's and 18's.

So maybe I should rephrase the question: Would you pay $1,000 more dollars for this hypothetical Viper with 18's vs. 17's (all else equal).

So far 1 yes, 2 no.

 

[99RT10&GTS]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

If you can keep both sets, then yes.

 

[E-Slab]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

yes. you can unload the 18s for 2k to a genI guy. thus, you are getting the car with 18's for 1k less than the car with 17s.....

 

[viper spray]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

17s = Kumhos!!!

 

[99RT10&GTS]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

18s=Kumho's too

 

[onerareviper]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

Sorry if I'm confusing the shit out of everyone. Let me be very specific. I OWN A '98 Silver/Blue Viper GTS. When I sell the car, the buyer will ONLY get 1 set of wheels/rims, those that are on the car. Period. Do you think the average buyer will pay $1,000 more dollars for a '98 GTS with 18' (OEM '99 up) vs. 17' stock. That is the only question I'm pondering...

 

[gnosys]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

I think it's a wash... the 18's are better for some people and the 17's are better for others (like me!). Give the buyer their choice and sell the other set...

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

You will get more money selling the 18" rims seperately than the 17" rims. Put the 17's on the car and sell it. Ebay and classified add the 18's

 

[E-Slab]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

You will get more money selling the 18" rims seperately than the 17" rims. Put the 17's on the car and sell it. Ebay and classified add the 18's

exactly! just the reverse of what i said...

 

[Minivan Man]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

Theoretically I'd pay $500 more for the one with 18s. (But I'd never go to the track, either).

 

[onerareviper]

Re: Question on price for \'98 GTS

As I suspected, it makes more sense (at least monetarily) to sell the 18's and put the 17's back on before selling the car. Sure, I could give the buyer the choice, but I'd rather not. Then you get, "I'll give you your bottom-line price, but I need both sets of wheels, etc..." I've tried things like this in the past when selling my other cars, and the potential buyers alway try and beat you up with these types of things..... I can't blame them, as I would do the same, but I don't want to deal with that when I sell the car. "Here's the car, here's the price, you either want it or you don't." The less options the better, IMO.

Thanks for everyone's input.....