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question about factory wheels compared to aftermarket wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by jessrenee11, Sep 23, 2008.

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    jessrenee11 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 27, 2005
    Location:
    06 Scion Tc
    Lets see, so I just busted two of my Factory wheels yesterday and I am going to have to replace them. If I decide to just forgo getting 2 new factory wheels and go for a set of 4 new aftermarket wheels is that going to decrease the value of my Tc when I decide to sell it or is it going to increase it or nothing at all...I am kind of at a stand still and my Tc just looks so helpless all lopsided in my garage. What do you recommend?
    jessrenee11, Sep 23, 2008
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    Graphite New Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 6, 2008
    Location:
    2006 scion tc
    I would recommend watching out for those potholes!

    In all seriouness, get the oem wheels eventually. Its good to have more oem stuff than not when reselling a car.

    You can always find oem wheels on ebay for cheap also if you want to do it right away.

    Good luck on the hunt, and watch where you're going! :p
    Graphite, Sep 23, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

    Member Since:
    Mar 22, 2006
    Location:
    2005 Scion Tc
    You will find that Dealerships and car lots look for OEM. They don't particularly care about any upgrades unless they are factory options. Your best bet would be to replace any OEM parts that you removed and sell the aftermarket parts separately. This is why one should always take care not to modify their car to the point that the OEM parts cannot be rplaced easily (that you should have kept safe and dry). Blue Book value is what even individuals expect to pay.
    navylife59, Sep 27, 2008
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