Do matching numbers really matter?, Does not having matching numbers significantly devalue a car? |
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Do matching numbers really matter?, Does not having matching numbers significantly devalue a car? |
Panamericana |
Apr 19 2009, 02:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 29-March 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,216 Region Association: Canada |
All things being equal (and I know they never really are), would you choose a matching numbers 1.8 or a car where the PO has switched out the 1.8 for a 2.0? Does an engine switch like this devalue the car significantly?
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tod914 |
Apr 20 2009, 03:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
On an average nice daily driver, it shouldn't matter too much. On a concours car it will effect the value. Seen an instance on a sale where the car was thought to of been an original 2.0, when in fact it was a 1.8. The seller once he found out, was generous to refund the new owner several thousand dollars to make him happy. Accurate documentation of the cars history will add to the value to a collector. Will certianlly be significant as these cars continue to apprectiate in value.
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