Will adding a carbon roof increase value?

rated_m3 · 08-08-2023, 08:58 PM

I have the sunroof and want to install a carbon roof. I believe it’s like $2,500 installed. Will that help my resale value? Car is 2011 M3 DCT COMP.

kolosy · 08-08-2023, 09:19 PM

maybe? but not by $2,500.

GRUESOM3 · 08-08-2023, 09:20 PM

Thats amazing if someone can do it for that price

spammysammich · 08-08-2023, 09:31 PM

Unless you find somebody that wants the mods you’ve done to the car, an unmodified car will fetch more. And modifying a structural component will never be a good return on investment in my experience.

TboneS54 · 08-09-2023, 11:09 AM

Maybe if it's done by a super reputable shop. The CF roof is a huge liability if not done correctly. Even factory ones are cracking/yellowing at this point. I prefer slicktop, and that's the only config I'd pay extra for. Luckily, both of my cars are slicktops, and I didn't even pay extra for it.

tbuck · 08-09-2023, 02:28 PM

I would suggest that, on an E90, maybe enough to offset the cost, but only maybe. On an E92, no way. Personally I would avoid it and go for a car with a factory one every time. Too risky IMHO.

dsenechal · 08-09-2023, 02:52 PM

It would detract value for me... drilling / cutting out a metal roof, welding / painting reinforcements, and gluing an aftermarket roof in? No way does that add value

NiBe · 08-09-2023, 03:51 PM

No

egebhardt · 08-10-2023, 03:21 PM

I'll pay market value for cars that match the build-sheet.

If the car doesn't match the build-sheet, I'll pay 70% of market value.

If the car has a salvage title, I'll pay 50% of market value.

Those are rough numbers and every car is different but you get the idea.

So the math says, 30% of a $25,000 car is $7,500. The $2,500 cost for the CFroof has to yield an extra $10,000 to recoup my cost and + the loss in car value. In this case, it's a no-go. It's almost always a no-go . Almost. I'm being reasonable.

08-08-2023, 08:58 PM	#1
rated_m3 Private 29 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Will adding a carbon roof increase value? I have the sunroof and want to install a carbon roof. I believe it’s like $2,500 installed. Will that help my resale value? Car is 2011 M3 DCT COMP.
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08-08-2023, 09:19 PM	#2
kolosy Colonel 1548 Rep 2,072 Posts Drives: over potholes Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	maybe? but not by $2,500. __________________ Current '21 DG X5MC, '22 X5M50i, '11 E90 M3 Recent Past '12 E92 M3 ZCP, '08 E93 M3, '18 F80 ZCP, '04 E46 M3 I think I have an M3 problem.
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GRUESOM3 Major 1092 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: 3 NA cars and 1 Turbo car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Thats amazing if someone can do it for that price
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spammysammich Major 1606 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Unless you find somebody that wants the mods you’ve done to the car, an unmodified car will fetch more. And modifying a structural component will never be a good return on investment in my experience.
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TboneS54 YNWA 1057 Rep 816 Posts Drives: 2004 M3 6spd & 2011 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Maybe if it's done by a super reputable shop. The CF roof is a huge liability if not done correctly. Even factory ones are cracking/yellowing at this point. I prefer slicktop, and that's the only config I'd pay extra for. Luckily, both of my cars are slicktops, and I didn't even pay extra for it. __________________ /// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6MT · Slicktop · zero options /// 2011 Jerez/Bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · IG: @na.s54
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tbuck Captain 1193 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, 2016 F23 M235i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Huntsville iTrader: (0)	I would suggest that, on an E90, maybe enough to offset the cost, but only maybe. On an E92, no way. Personally I would avoid it and go for a car with a factory one every time. Too risky IMHO. __________________
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dsenechal Private First Class 148 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	It would detract value for me... drilling / cutting out a metal roof, welding / painting reinforcements, and gluing an aftermarket roof in? No way does that add value __________________ 2006 e46 M3 l 2012 Lamborghini LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale l 2007 Murcielago LP640 IG: instagram.com/biggreasytaco
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NiBe First Lieutenant 464 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BMW E91 & E92 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	No
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egebhardt Private First Class 82 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3, 2024 Nissan Pro4x Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Rapid City, SD iTrader: (0)	I'll pay market value for cars that match the build-sheet. If the car doesn't match the build-sheet, I'll pay 70% of market value. If the car has a salvage title, I'll pay 50% of market value. Those are rough numbers and every car is different but you get the idea. So the math says, 30% of a $25,000 car is $7,500. The $2,500 cost for the CFroof has to yield an extra $10,000 to recoup my cost and + the loss in car value. In this case, it's a no-go. It's almost always a no-go . Almost. I'm being reasonable.
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