shit, sorry I didn't even read the original post.
As far as value is concerned there was a question about this in Roundel. Moding a e30 will not affect the value if the mods are desirable, such as adding ellipsoids or plastic bumpers or euroweaves. Basically the parts as a whole add more value overall. I would guess if the plastic bumpers were done properly, it would make the car more desirable as opposed to a cheap slap on. In the same argument, even if body panels are replaced, as long as the panels are from bmw, then no value is lost.
American cars are held to a different standard, where orginality is sought and mods decrease their value.
As far as value is concerned there was a question about this in Roundel. Moding a e30 will not affect the value if the mods are desirable, such as adding ellipsoids or plastic bumpers or euroweaves. Basically the parts as a whole add more value overall. I would guess if the plastic bumpers were done properly, it would make the car more desirable as opposed to a cheap slap on. In the same argument, even if body panels are replaced, as long as the panels are from bmw, then no value is lost.
American cars are held to a different standard, where orginality is sought and mods decrease their value.
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