Malcyb
Member
Hi,
I alluded to this question on another thread the other day, but thought it might be best to post it here as a general question about what drives us to modify our A2s and how this might affect their future value, if we believe the hype about it being a Future Classic.
For me, the motivation to get a 6 speed box was mainly to extend the car’s useful life, given the gearchange issues I’ve had, though I’m sure the improvements to driveability and economy will be worthwhile too. However Gracie is a very rare car, as a silver colour storm TDI90, and that rarity has some value which might, over time, increase. Could it be argued that by undertaking this modification I might diminish its value as I’m eroding its originality? In my specific case it makes me think that just perhaps it’s worth keeping the old gearbox to sell with the car one day - however since it’s been a daily driver all it’s life and passed 150,000 miles maybe it’ll never truly qualify to be a classic.
Is this a question that crosses anyone else’s mind when they consider mechanical or cosmetic enhancements to their pride and joy? I’d be interested in peoples’ opinions.
I alluded to this question on another thread the other day, but thought it might be best to post it here as a general question about what drives us to modify our A2s and how this might affect their future value, if we believe the hype about it being a Future Classic.
For me, the motivation to get a 6 speed box was mainly to extend the car’s useful life, given the gearchange issues I’ve had, though I’m sure the improvements to driveability and economy will be worthwhile too. However Gracie is a very rare car, as a silver colour storm TDI90, and that rarity has some value which might, over time, increase. Could it be argued that by undertaking this modification I might diminish its value as I’m eroding its originality? In my specific case it makes me think that just perhaps it’s worth keeping the old gearbox to sell with the car one day - however since it’s been a daily driver all it’s life and passed 150,000 miles maybe it’ll never truly qualify to be a classic.
Is this a question that crosses anyone else’s mind when they consider mechanical or cosmetic enhancements to their pride and joy? I’d be interested in peoples’ opinions.