Take hardware out of car or sell with car?

LESLIEx317537 · 04-06-2003, 11:36 AM

I was wondering if I decide to sell my car, should I sell it with the Carputer or should I take some stuff out?

How much more could I sell the car with the PC? $?

My next car will also have a Carputer.

Mikesz · 04-06-2003, 11:57 AM

It is very unlikely that you will find somewone who will appreciate it or even know how to use it not to mention maintain it unless you sell your car on this board. Its hard enough to find somewone who appreciates a high performance stereo system and will pay you the extra money its worth.

just my opinion
mike

LESLIEx317537 · 04-06-2003, 01:29 PM

Yeah, so I'm thinking of taking it out.

Thanks.

loply · 04-06-2003, 01:45 PM

Best bet is to find someone on the internet who wants to buy it.

Ebay or whatever.

novalis · 04-08-2003, 11:25 AM

I think I disagree with the other posters... If you're trying to sell a minivan or something to some middle aged overfed overpayed docile media-eating drivel spouting suburban putz they're probably right... But I'd bet a lot of people would love to buy a car with a built in carputer and would have no trouble understanding it. There are way more people who *understand* computers then there are people who both understand them and have the motivation to build them into things (like cars). In addition to that, what is one of the largest markets for buying cars (especially used ones)? Young males. And a stupider, easier to impress lot has never been. Your average 18 year old high school male would go nuts for something like that whether he knew how to spell computer or not, and you could easily milk him for all the dough his fat cat parents had.
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LESLIEx317537 · 04-08-2003, 12:05 PM

Tis true too.

Finding a buyer for my car should be easy.

I got a Honda Prelude 1994 with lotsa stuff. Kids love that car.

MP3DUB · 04-08-2003, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by novalis
I think I disagree with the other posters... If you're trying to sell a minivan or something to some middle aged overfed overpayed docile media-eating drivel spouting suburban putz they're probably right... But I'd bet a lot of people would love to buy a car with a built in carputer and would have no trouble understanding it. There are way more people who *understand* computers then there are people who both understand them and have the motivation to build them into things (like cars). In addition to that, what is one of the largest markets for buying cars (especially used ones)? Young males. And a stupider, easier to impress lot has never been. Your average 18 year old high school male would go nuts for something like that whether he knew how to spell computer or not, and you could easily milk him for all the dough his fat cat parents had.
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You dont work tech support or help desk, do you

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mp3hombre · 04-08-2003, 01:45 PM

My 2 cents:

Why don't you advertise it as an "option".

LESLIEx317537 · 04-08-2003, 02:05 PM

I think it's going to be 500 more for the car with the CarPC.

And 500 less, if I take it out.

Loftus · 04-08-2003, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by LESLIEx317537
Tis true too.

Finding a buyer for my car should be easy.

I got a Honda Prelude 1994 with lotsa stuff. Kids love that car.

That car with a custom MP3 Player will sell at least for $500 dollars more i'd say. Plus if your car ain't up to snuff like little dings and such, young hopefull's will easily overlook them. Never under estimate the people that will come to see your car. Definitely mention that it's a HD based unit not a cd type system. I forgot what your system looked like, and your WWW is not working for me.

LESLIEx317537 · 04-08-2003, 04:51 PM

theedge · 04-08-2003, 05:47 PM

Thats it, im not buying a Prelude... that dash is ugly IMHO.

Since its an indash, you might have to try to sell it as a lot, otherwise that funny looking empty space is going to turn people off.

Try to milk them for it tho

LESLIEx317537 · 04-08-2003, 05:54 PM

Some people like the dash, some don't.
The rumor was the Honda wanted to bring the passanger more into the driving expierience. They have always used the Prelude as a testing platform for new inventions.

VTEC was on the Prelude tested.
And 4WD steering.
And this dash.
The 5th gen. went back to the regular dash look.

That so called empty spot where my 8.4" Touchscreen is.... I have the stock plastic and ashtray, and cigarette lighter and everything I need to make it look stock again.

theedge · 04-08-2003, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LESLIEx317537
Some people like the dash, some don't.
The rumor was the Honda wanted to bring the passanger more into the driving expierience. They have always used the Prelude as a testing platform for new inventions.

VTEC was on the Prelude tested.
And 4WD steering.
And this dash.
The 5th gen. went back to the regular dash look.

That so called empty spot where my 8.4" Touchscreen is.... I have the stock plastic and ashtray, and cigarette lighter and everything I need to make it look stock again.

If my passenger(s) want in on the driving... she/he can ask me how fast im going :P

God that dash is nasty....

Ok n/m then, I was thinking you had to dremel some out, but if you can just put the ashtray back in, you could sell the system or take it out.

samc · 04-08-2003, 07:41 PM

is that what a prelude dash looks like?

anyway if the buyer is willing to shell a few benjamins then sell him the carputer. then you can get to work on a new one.

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