How much is your modified car really worth? (We Find Out!)

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  • Do mods increase value? Has all the work been worth it? After heaps of work, we get a valuation on my modified RX-7 to see if we've actually made any money...
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  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  2 роки тому +52

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    • @Rattus-Norvegicus
      @Rattus-Norvegicus 2 роки тому +1

      I cannot convey in words how much I dislike that front bumper. Please take it off and burn it, or raffle it off but I'm not sure you'd get bids.

    • @Myztek26
      @Myztek26 2 роки тому

      You do not need 2 mini coopers.

    • @drewbarker8504
      @drewbarker8504 2 роки тому

      “It would be unacceptable to drop a massive skid in here wouldn’t it?”. I thought the same thing. And then pictured him sliding sideways into the 90+ year old Packard 🤣. The things we should never do but think about, then go get a burrito instead.

    • @goosegarage78
      @goosegarage78 2 роки тому

      Stop eating kebabs sober... they taste far better after a few ale's

    • @siraff4461
      @siraff4461 2 роки тому

      Proudly sponsored by just car insurance (Shannons)! :)

  • @mikea.3686
    @mikea.3686 2 роки тому +285

    He hit the nail right on the head. All these 90's kids that grew up watching F&F or playing Gran Turismo are now in their 30s, no kids, and have cash to drop on a RX7, Supra, S2000, R32/33, e30/36, Gti, etc. It doesn't help that all the big car UA-camrs are in that exact age bracket and are pushing the demand even higher.

    • @butchdeadlift7551
      @butchdeadlift7551 2 роки тому +1

      Yup

    • @CreatureVision
      @CreatureVision 2 роки тому +6

      subaru impreza WRX STI 😢

    • @basedlibertyprime
      @basedlibertyprime 2 роки тому +4

      Yup I’m happy I bought my 260z before it got priced out of my range

    • @devivoman
      @devivoman 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah I bought a gti in feb 2020 and by April I had received a letter from the dealership I bought it from offering me $5k more than I paid for it in trade in value. Motivated to buy that gti by this channel and the golf r series, thank you very much fellas!

    • @LuckyLukeNZ
      @LuckyLukeNZ 2 роки тому +15

      I’m in that category and up until a few months ago you would be correct. Now things have changed, rising interest rates, rampant inflation and stagnating house prices. Yeah, these cars are at an all time high but the party is coming to a messy end.

  • @LogiForce86
    @LogiForce86 2 роки тому +352

    8:27 We got a stowaway nut in the camber adjustment slot, looks like a 10mm if I am not mistaken. 🧐

    • @danmcgee4734
      @danmcgee4734 2 роки тому +7

      The only nuts I spotted were in the RX7.

    • @Neolith100
      @Neolith100 2 роки тому +29

      Came here to say this, well spotted! @8:27

    • @sonicmoth8340
      @sonicmoth8340 2 роки тому +4

      I was curious about that

    • @andrewfoss7493
      @andrewfoss7493 2 роки тому +14

      As did I! I’m a career auto tech and I was like EASTER EGG! Wouldn’t surprise me if those cheeky blokes put it in there on purpose for the comment frenzy! ;D

    • @Beardy-Golf
      @Beardy-Golf 2 роки тому +4

      I had to rewind to make sure all 4 studs had the nuts on them... hahah hidden gems!!!

  • @Onewheelordeal
    @Onewheelordeal 2 роки тому +209

    The Motocompo prices are really the most heartbreaking part of these crazy price increases.
    Wanted one as a kid in the 00s and even if I could afford it I could never justify it

    • @stalincat2457
      @stalincat2457 2 роки тому +4

      FourstrokeBarn (Utrecht Netherlands) has a few neat ones for roughly €3000 a piece. Come over and toss one in the back of your car!

    • @4bidn1
      @4bidn1 2 роки тому +22

      I wonder if the boys know they're at least partially responsible for such a high price hike lol

    • @neovenom9833
      @neovenom9833 2 роки тому +3

      So what do the Honda City's go for then?🤔

    • @TG22222
      @TG22222 2 роки тому

      It's only $4-6k on the auction site

    • @dunadan57
      @dunadan57 2 роки тому +2

      justification... it's now an investment 😅

  • @somyongai8194
    @somyongai8194 2 роки тому +415

    Just low key chatting about the value of an RX7 in front of a feckin DIABLO GTR! 👀

    • @renarspucitis
      @renarspucitis 2 роки тому +67

      And Pug 205 GTI in mint condition 🙂

    • @otix3253
      @otix3253 2 роки тому

      rotors will catch many peoples eyes lol

    • @Mardy72
      @Mardy72 2 роки тому +16

      @@renarspucitis I was eyeing off that little Peugeot as well. It was tidy AF

    • @johnq7579
      @johnq7579 2 роки тому

      I love it 🤗

    • @Endymaeria
      @Endymaeria 2 роки тому +6

      This was exactly what I was thinking.. F that Dorito. Give me that thing!

  • @gregingold3670
    @gregingold3670 2 роки тому +95

    Video was great. I work in the vehicle values department for Hagerty, the equivalent of Shannon’s in America. Interestingly enough, we called out the FB RX-7 in an article a few months back as one vehicle that had high potential for gaining value. I think Marty’s car benefits from a hot RX-7 market and having some really usable upgrades which certainly enhances the desirability. Without a doubt, this car was a savvy buy, even though investment should be the last reason to buy a car.

    • @jacobl6714
      @jacobl6714 2 роки тому +2

      Fantastically put man! Wish more people thought this way

    • @mirrekku
      @mirrekku 2 роки тому +2

      well said, i dont get why people see cars that were beaters a couple of years ago investments now. like cmon dude a single cam 240sx with 300k miles and a rusted frame isnt worth 15k

    • @troyd-motorsport9933
      @troyd-motorsport9933 2 роки тому +2

      Wise words, the market in America is bonkers, I saw another UA-cam channel going through new dealer pricing and how much the dealers are charging above RRP, I couldn't believe it. Eg: like a RAV4 selling for $40kusd over RRP!!! Hopefully this starts to drop down to a reasonable price soon.

    • @Soundsofthewood
      @Soundsofthewood Рік тому

      I remember when these RX7's were going for $400 - $1200.
      They were clapped out junk though.
      I still want to rebuild a rotorary though.
      The S13 topk that major hike for awhile, but people didn't want to buy a 15k rolling body. The prices on those have now dropped.

  • @WilliamWonka
    @WilliamWonka 2 роки тому +125

    I was really excited to see that Escort. I bought a 90 Escort GT 3 years ago and have joined in the life of searching for rare parts.

    • @jo300hn
      @jo300hn 2 роки тому

      The Escort worked for the Hooker at the end?

    • @Frz45
      @Frz45 2 роки тому +5

      The Mk2 was the only car I was looking at in that room 🤣

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому +7

      Aye, the blue RS2000 was the car that screamed hello at me too mate, love mk1 and mk2 Escorts, that car looked superb.

    • @graemejohnson9025
      @graemejohnson9025 2 роки тому +3

      I bought a 928 years ago, then Jeremy Clarkson on top gear, said how good they are.. my $12 thousand car.
      Price rose to $32 thousand..
      Doesn't matter what car you have.. just enjoy it..

    • @teknikgroup7597
      @teknikgroup7597 2 роки тому

      Absolute mint...WOW.

  • @farnarkleboy
    @farnarkleboy 2 роки тому +52

    love the Peugeot 205Gti behind them , One of the quickest cars I've owned on any surface, dirt, bitumen , winding roads , snow etc

    • @superchickenlips1
      @superchickenlips1 2 роки тому +3

      I saw a video with a 205 GTi racing an Astra SRi around Tsukuba circuit. It was a shitshow, with both cars suffering catastrophic understeer on every corner, but the 205 had awful lift off oversteer too. The Astra won hands down. You can find the video on UA-cam on a Japanese channel.

    • @Iamneverright
      @Iamneverright 2 роки тому +4

      Best car in the room !!

    • @creed8196
      @creed8196 2 роки тому

      oh, you havent owned many cars then

    • @superchickenlips1
      @superchickenlips1 2 роки тому

      @@creed8196 Me?

    • @partyjerk
      @partyjerk 2 роки тому

      member them being dirt cheap 5 years ago

  • @markward3184
    @markward3184 2 роки тому +68

    As someone from Europe I can't believe you walked straight past that 205 GTi without even so much as a nod. Growing up that car was the holy grail and for me it still is. Been lucky enough to drive some fast VWs like 6n2 Polo GTis and mk 4 Golfs but driving a 106 Rallye and a 205 GTi was a completely different experience

    • @flatmotion1
      @flatmotion1 2 роки тому +7

      Still is mate. Similar but not quite as insane as a lancia delta integrale but up there for sure

    • @mclouj
      @mclouj 2 роки тому +13

      Hell yes, I can't believe I passed up a 205 GTi for 3k 10 years ago... I don't think the MCM guys know french cars even exist despite their love of nuggety hatchbacks.

    • @UK300Prodrive
      @UK300Prodrive 2 роки тому +7

      I was surprised to even see it mate. Didn’t think they got the 205 Gti I’m Australia at all

    • @markward3184
      @markward3184 2 роки тому +5

      @@mclouj I'd love for them to get their hands on a proper 106, 205 or 306 GTi or Rallye. You don't need to stick mad amounts of power into them but in terms of driving experience and feeling like you're bolted directly to the tyres and engine nothing comes close. I had a 6n2 Polo GTi and loved it, smooth, comfortable, and full of tech. The 205 GTi I had was the opposite, sharp, light and ready at any rev range to kill BMWs and Audi's on the motorway. Just wish I had the money to keep it and stick an Mi16 in it.

    • @farnarkleboy
      @farnarkleboy 2 роки тому +4

      Completely agree, I owned one for 10 years here in Australia and only got rid of it as it was poorly supported with parts locally. An Absolutely mad little car that punched far above its weight

  • @FuManchu5ltr
    @FuManchu5ltr 2 роки тому +29

    This is one of the most informative and helpful episodes you guys have ever done. I have struggled with this topic and had first hand experience with my regular insurer not willing to insure my car for market value because it’s now jumped into a whole different market and considered collectible and increasingly rare.
    Thankyou Shannon’s guy. Thankyou Marty. Thankyou Moog.

    • @constantinosmallios
      @constantinosmallios 2 роки тому +2

      Many regular insurers will not insure your car for a higher value (or even an agreed value) because they base their prices off of red book or glass's guide, and they're not willing to budge from what those value providers set.

    • @FuManchu5ltr
      @FuManchu5ltr 2 роки тому

      @@constantinosmallios Yes I know that. However the insurer acknowledged what it’s market value is and refused to insure the car for market value. Did offer to insure for less than half that. I was in a situation to find a possible replacement and had a wake up call.

    • @dlyle
      @dlyle 2 роки тому

      @@FuManchu5ltr seems like you may need to make a phone call tomorrow!

  • @seanvucich
    @seanvucich 2 роки тому +27

    Oh man - There are some sick cars in that auction place. That Ford Esky Mk2 in blue ,my word, that is an absolute beauty.

    • @jimmyt8535
      @jimmyt8535 2 роки тому +1

      65-80K If only…

    • @seanvucich
      @seanvucich 2 роки тому

      @@jimmyt8535 I remember my friends and I as teenagers purchasing 2-door MK1 & 2's for sub $1k with 6months registration and almost treating them as disposable... If only we knew.

    • @FreeFinca
      @FreeFinca Рік тому

      I've never heard them called esky before and I'll die happy if I never hear it again 👍🏻

  • @eTiMaGo
    @eTiMaGo 2 роки тому +17

    Couldn't take my eyes off that 205 GTi, my childhood hero car

  • @claytonthorpe
    @claytonthorpe 2 роки тому +87

    I love the content, so diverse. It’s almost like there’s something for everyone!

    • @claytonthorpe
      @claytonthorpe 2 роки тому +3

      ;)how many times did they say it in the first 5 minutes?😂

    • @kainatticus
      @kainatticus 2 роки тому +2

      I read ur comment before the vid like oh ok cool, now I get it lol

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 2 роки тому

      Idk, if only there was a camaro in the corner I'd be happy.

    • @jimerick1
      @jimerick1 2 роки тому

      Rx7 are also really coming into the market.

  • @BenGoodbrand
    @BenGoodbrand 2 роки тому +93

    "We've got a 240Z". Camera pans to 260Z😆

    • @otix3253
      @otix3253 2 роки тому +6

      lmfao i thought i was the only who caught that!

    • @angkunsterlnw
      @angkunsterlnw 2 роки тому +6

      and a 2+2 at that 😂

    • @whatsstefon
      @whatsstefon 2 роки тому +3

      What did you expect from the best 4 wheel drive channel on UA-cam man?! 😂😂😂

    • @1439of2000
      @1439of2000 2 роки тому

      @@angkunsterlnw Yep, gross!

    • @MumrikDK
      @MumrikDK 2 роки тому

      @@otix3253 Moog literally called it.

  • @teshire9075
    @teshire9075 2 роки тому +48

    I've personally watched RX7 values rise. I got my shell for 300 bucks 6 years ago relativly rust free. was a killer deal back then, Even nuttier nowadays.

    • @JB-sv5pr
      @JB-sv5pr 2 роки тому +1

      They use to give always rx7z on Craigslist all day long ! I had 4 by the time I was 20 ! Present my shit box Ae86 is at least worth 5gz

    • @wookielaney5971
      @wookielaney5971 2 роки тому +1

      Was trying real hard to trade my crx for a coworker's rx7... was like dude, gas is 5 dollars a gallon the crx gets 41 mpg!!

    • @thebigpicture2032
      @thebigpicture2032 2 роки тому

      They’re still cheap around here. 5k will get you a driver quality car. There’s a project on eBay that just sold for $2500 and nice ones sub 15k. I’m not sure where they’re getting the stupid prices from as there are two for sale on eBay right now for 8k or 10k with the cheaper one being automatic.

    • @TurboHappyCar
      @TurboHappyCar 2 роки тому

      Man, I bought a FC N/A parts car for $300 back in 2007. A few weeks ago, I was looking at a FC Turbo 2 with 159,000 miles that had a nice body but everything else was clapped out for $15,000. Passed on it, but damn.

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 2 роки тому +3

      I think the recent crazy price increases is over - we're heading into a global recession, as peoples disposable income is going to be massively reduced over the next few years, and problems with supply of necessities continue, prices on emotional "want" purchases like "classic" cars are going to crash whilst "need" items like food, fuel and housing will skyrocket.

  • @kristijancoric3604
    @kristijancoric3604 2 роки тому +17

    Man that Peugeot 205 Gti, beauty. Should get that once Moog auctions RX-7 LOL

  • @CreatureVision
    @CreatureVision 2 роки тому +11

    after all these months it looks so great! Great job guys!

  • @mrcaps1971
    @mrcaps1971 2 роки тому +16

    Unfortunately, it depends on who you speak with at Shannons. I called them to increase the value of my car but the Shannons lady flatout refused. I called again a few weeks later and the guy that I spoke to, who actually knew cars, increased the value by $10k. At the end of the day, something is only worth what another person is prepared to pay for it.

    • @dlyle
      @dlyle 2 роки тому +2

      to do the job requires alot of knowledge about a lot of cars, some people know and love the stuff you own as they may own something similar, I would say just like the real world some people are willing to pay some arent. its good you got it sorted in the end !!

    • @Psykism
      @Psykism 2 роки тому +4

      keep an eye on your policy, they will more than likely knock that 10k 'agreed' value back off without saying a word and its up to you to fight it back

    • @dlyle
      @dlyle 2 роки тому +2

      @@Psykism you should always look at renewal docs to see sun insured amounts and premiums.

    • @mrcaps1971
      @mrcaps1971 2 роки тому +3

      @@dlyle unfortunately I have been caught out by Shannons. Because I pay by the month and all my cars are on the one policy, they reduced the 'agreed' value of our shopping trolley Hyundai I30 from $17k to $12k. My oversight on the policy renewal cost me $5k a week after the renewal when the car was written off. I never agreed to it yet by not questioning the new agreed value, it meant that I agreed to it. Realistically, insurance companies are not charitable, they're sharks!

    • @geckopete
      @geckopete 2 роки тому +1

      Shop around guys.. I had the same thing but it was a guy at Shannon's that didn't want up the value even though there was no way Id get another one one for what they were saying to keep it at. Wouldn't have even got a rusted out Roller for what it was at.. I didnt bother calling them back but instead called another company and they were more than happy to insure it (and my daily) at a far more realistic price for literally only a few dollars more and I didnt have to be calling back to change premiums whenever I wanted to use it... Im now back to sleeping well knowing my pride and Joy is insured for a value I could maybe replace it with and I can drive i any time I like.

  • @stu-j
    @stu-j 2 роки тому +8

    205 gti is stunning! Loved my red 1.9gti

  • @openwater4897
    @openwater4897 2 роки тому +3

    I recall the prices in 2005-2007 skyrocket for all the Australian Muscle cars... GTHO’s for $750k. Cheap finance/money ...Just before the 2008 recession/GFC. Makes you think 🤔!

  • @laurencem2327
    @laurencem2327 2 роки тому +5

    That ending was so welcoming, you guys really are top blokes!
    Congrats on finishing another project.

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому

      It's what seperates MCM from all other similar channels, best mates doing shit they like and having a good laugh together, or taking the piss out of each other.

  • @NoyziNeighborz
    @NoyziNeighborz 2 роки тому

    Great Vid... I have a buddy who had one of these back in the day... Couldn't wait to share this vid with him... I'm sure you got a new fan after this one... KUDOS Fellas

  • @MuzzaNZ
    @MuzzaNZ 2 роки тому +59

    Great stuff. Anyone spot the nut sitting on the top of the RX7’s shock tower?

    • @SamBass
      @SamBass 2 роки тому +6

      Yes, dude! I had to rewind and make sure that's what I thought I saw lol

    • @Travellingwbj
      @Travellingwbj 2 роки тому +1

      Haha yup!

    • @brad5301
      @brad5301 2 роки тому +2

      Yer just hope the boys no lol

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому +1

      No I didn't but thanks to you I did Nicklemouse, classic Marty and Moog for me.

    • @Pinyoo81
      @Pinyoo81 2 роки тому +5

      I was scrolling through the comments to find this one, so I don't have to write it myself... 😅

  • @exotichandyman
    @exotichandyman 2 роки тому +1

    Agreed value for insurance is not an appraisal. Thanks for the infomercial.

  • @asamitchell7948
    @asamitchell7948 2 роки тому +8

    The peugeot 205 and the escort rs replica 👌🏻 lovely cars

  • @cordite7207
    @cordite7207 2 роки тому +1

    I had a Clubman as a kid, didnt have the money to keep it from rusting out, love those headlights!

  • @Quetzalcoatl999
    @Quetzalcoatl999 2 роки тому +20

    The used market is insane at the moment. Cars that would be considered $500 shit boxes a few years ago are now like 2 or 3 grand.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 2 роки тому +3

      I've said that myself bro. $2000 is the new $500

    • @jondonnelly3
      @jondonnelly3 2 роки тому +1

      This is good, reuse is better than recycle.

    • @jackthatmonkey8994
      @jackthatmonkey8994 2 роки тому +1

      @@jondonnelly3 Bro wanna buy a probably-abused def-leaking-headgadket 1500 grocery getter? I've been looking at a certain model but the prices are way overboard for what their condition is

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 2 роки тому +4

      I think the recent crazy price increases is over - we're heading into a global recession, as peoples disposable income is going to be massively reduced over the next few years, and problems with supply of necessities continue, prices on emotional "want" purchases like "classic" cars are going to crash whilst "need" items like food, fuel and housing will skyrocket.

    • @Quetzalcoatl999
      @Quetzalcoatl999 2 роки тому +4

      @@Beer_Dad1975 part of it is also people weren't able to go anywhere so they had all this extra money they would've normally spent going on holiday or every weekend at the pub so they just bought hobby cars

  • @arminprnjavorac2084
    @arminprnjavorac2084 2 роки тому +4

    That Pug 205 gti looks beautiful.

  • @graemejohnson9025
    @graemejohnson9025 2 роки тому +3

    Here is a hint people..
    I am 61, retired..
    I worked for Classic car, sales and storage company for 20 years..
    Your car is only worth, for the amount someone will pay for it.. I have seen many people buy a classic Porsche, and loose money.. the 300z was a hit.. then dropped..
    Problems with a Rotary, expensive maintenance.. it ain't worth the price quoted..

  • @UK300Prodrive
    @UK300Prodrive 2 роки тому +4

    Bought my bugeye prodrive UK300 for £2,000. Now it’s worth well over ten grand more then I paid. Which is like 22,000 AUD. it’s increasing by the day as they only made 300 in 2002. And only a handful are left.

  • @billcunningham8485
    @billcunningham8485 2 роки тому +4

    I have my Mini insured with Hagerty here in the US. Seems similar to Shannons in that they insure with an agreed upon value not the typical “blue book” dealer value. The funny thing is my Mini insurance is cheaper than my old insurance who I was with for nearly 30 years. I used to insure for the six months as I drove the Mini on the road then have storage insurance for when it was on jack stands waiting for the snow to melt and the salt on the roads to be washed away by Spring rain. With Hagerty my car is fully insured year round, at a value I set and I added a clause that will give me the car back if it is totaled in an accident along with a full settlement check - and it is the same yearly cost. My old insurance company used blue book and then worked down from there.

    • @cristiannunez5123
      @cristiannunez5123 2 роки тому +1

      When you specified the agreed upon value was there any push back from the insurer?

    • @billcunningham8485
      @billcunningham8485 2 роки тому +1

      @@cristiannunez5123 Good question. No push back from Hagerty on the agreed upon value for my 2006 Mini. I was reasonable when setting my value. The car isn’t worth $100K. The current private party KBB value for my exact car is it at $5,725 - $8,784. I set my replacement value at $10K. The representative at Hagerty said nothing. Didn’t even pause. Now my premiums are a slight bit higher than originally quoted ($10 yearly) but they are still the same price as my old insurance company for better and longer “on road” coverage. My friends who have Porsches and BMW’s with Hagerty had the same experience. One had a highly modified and restored 1947 Dodge Power wagon. I do not know the “book value” of that truck - but my friend had the agreed upon insured value bit over $200,000 US. He sold the truck for $250K in 2019.

    • @cristiannunez5123
      @cristiannunez5123 2 роки тому +1

      @@billcunningham8485 thank you for the reply. Glad they did you and your mates justice.

  • @EsotericFleetMechanic
    @EsotericFleetMechanic 2 роки тому

    Long time follower and even my kids love to watch this show! Thank you for all the years of awesome fun on UA-cam.

  • @imitt12
    @imitt12 2 роки тому +3

    That last bit got me thinking: I can't recall if I've ever actually heard Marty directly call Moog by his name. He's definitely used it before, but usually I hear him use man, dude, my friend, etc.

  • @seanpereira6961
    @seanpereira6961 2 роки тому

    I was on the fence approaching Shannons, this has settled it for me, and will be calling once its resto work is done

  • @jasminemae1857
    @jasminemae1857 2 роки тому +8

    It's honestly worrying to see where the market is going. I bought a 91 XF Falcon Ute back in 2012 for $500 running and almost roadworthy, and then sold it last year (with a fresh paint job and plenty of mods) for $25,000. By the time I am ready for another project I fear that I will be priced right out of the market.

    • @HannahFortalezza
      @HannahFortalezza 2 роки тому +1

      Wow what an increase! But I guess they’re pretty rare now considering so many rusted through

    • @themookshit
      @themookshit 2 роки тому

      @@HannahFortalezza xf Utes are not rare 😂

    • @AfferbeckBeats
      @AfferbeckBeats 2 роки тому

      Yeah, it sucks. Owning a car beyond the most basic economical A-B machine is becoming unnatainable. Even if prices didn't rise, the fact that people are struggling more than ever to pay rent and bills would make owning a car for fun more difficult. Now the bottom level of owning a fun car has increased by about 10x so it's just completely off the table.

    • @themookshit
      @themookshit 2 роки тому +1

      @@AfferbeckBeats yea when you have to save up the same amount as a house loan for a car just to have fun with it's pretty hard to justify.

    • @jasminemae1857
      @jasminemae1857 2 роки тому

      @@AfferbeckBeats I honestly don't even currently own a car, I borrow my partner's Fiesta. I'm living in the Melbourne inner city on a landscape Gardner's wage and I'm supporting my partner through a PHD so the idea of taking out a loan for a car just seems silly, as much as I would love to own one.

  • @markeastwood74
    @markeastwood74 2 роки тому

    It's amazing how different cars can have such a different effect on people. I immediately zeroed in on the Brooklands 280 Capri against the wall. Nostalgia can be pretty expensive.

  • @seanmcgowan8501
    @seanmcgowan8501 2 роки тому +19

    Wearing my Mighty Mods hoodie, eating my porridge, loving this new vid when ... WTF? There's a loose nut sitting on top of the drivers side shock tower under the 7's hood. (Or am I the loose nut?)

    • @mightycarmods
      @mightycarmods  2 роки тому +24

      It’s not you, it’s us.. but yes there is a nut on our car also

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому

      @@mightycarmods Just a spare incase another falls off elsewhere, ahead of the game.

    • @dblackledge4393
      @dblackledge4393 2 роки тому

      @@mightycarmods I know Marty likes the car, but don't nut on it. Or if you do give it a wash.

  • @freddiehill28
    @freddiehill28 2 роки тому +2

    Great episode, very informative and a nice change of pace.

  • @cory45x
    @cory45x 2 роки тому +3

    that yellow 300zx is sweet

  • @eppyz
    @eppyz 2 роки тому

    Cool to see 2 good friends having a good time. Never change guys👍

  • @michaelayliffe7238
    @michaelayliffe7238 2 роки тому +10

    Still funny even after 14 years.
    I'm with Marty, get your grot hands off the rx7. Brrrrrrr Woooosh

  • @marcrutzou716
    @marcrutzou716 2 роки тому +1

    That RX7 has good fitment. I always think that as long as a car is stanced right with good offset it will always look good even if it is stock. I have a liberty on 30mm perrin spacers to bring the wheels out a bit and it really makes a difference in how the car looks

  • @funtimeswithtom4108
    @funtimeswithtom4108 2 роки тому +3

    That Peugeot behind them is beautiful.

  • @Jim_M_75
    @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому

    I'll never get tired of the banter between you two, nothing better than best mates taking the piss.

  • @ptooty
    @ptooty 2 роки тому +3

    I have LHD 1982 rx7 here in oz. I wonder how it compares to the RHD market, i've heard they are sought after for power builds because the opposite side steering rack and brake booster allows more room for turbos and manifolds. hummm

  • @ethanmorris8776
    @ethanmorris8776 2 роки тому +1

    That mk2 escort is unbelievable😍 along with a few others!

  • @JMEproductions
    @JMEproductions 2 роки тому +7

    The insurance value isn’t the same as the market value, it’s not even a fair way to present the value this way

    • @RespecIt
      @RespecIt 2 роки тому +2

      20k-30k and that will sit for months , but because it’s mighty fuk mods the car will sell instantly

  • @mctowelie1493
    @mctowelie1493 2 роки тому

    Appreciate the 4k cam!

  • @purplehazeffc
    @purplehazeffc 2 роки тому +5

    LOOK. A Peugeot 205 GTi @6:23 Easily the best car in the Video.. A stunning, stunning car.

  • @JohnyFog1
    @JohnyFog1 2 роки тому +1

    1:14 nice 205 GTi (1.9) in the background 👍🏼

  • @cudak888
    @cudak888 2 роки тому +3

    Title: "How much is my modified car really worth? (We Find Out!)"
    FIFY: "How much is my modified car really worth? (AD)"

  • @cyruswoolard3737
    @cyruswoolard3737 2 роки тому

    as someone who has an s124 merc wagon I love that he pointed out the car

  • @TheMerc1950
    @TheMerc1950 2 роки тому +4

    Found an 86 for sale, all original stateside for $6k running and driving...so tempted.

    • @WildDanHibiki
      @WildDanHibiki 2 роки тому +1

      That's a no brainer

    • @Carlos.Rivera
      @Carlos.Rivera 2 роки тому +1

      That is a steal

    • @TheSnores
      @TheSnores 2 роки тому +1

      I'd be worried about the body if it's at that price, as Marty said they can be rust buckets. If it's full of bog, or been rolled,bowled and buttholed, it'll cost an arm and a leg to fix

  • @mobilespeed
    @mobilespeed 2 роки тому +1

    That blue Mk2 Escort with Irish tarmac spec... Love it!

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 2 роки тому +3

    The rx7 is awesome. Great work on it guys. 🤙

  • @SumChap1
    @SumChap1 2 роки тому +1

    I f**king love this channel! Literally, every video is brilliant! Would love to see you guys go back to the Daihatsu EV you made a few years ago. Or a great vid would be to watch you guys buy a Honda City with Motocompo as you already have the bike.

  • @lmfc4626
    @lmfc4626 2 роки тому +7

    Am I the only one noticing the Diablo Gtr in the background at 8:12?

    • @joaocorreia8959
      @joaocorreia8959 2 роки тому

      Can't believe they didn't mention it

    • @Roodosutaa
      @Roodosutaa 2 роки тому

      @@joaocorreia8959 they did as they were driving out

  • @zyeborm
    @zyeborm 2 роки тому

    3d printing is making a decent change for plastics in the old car space. I've made a few wheel caps for some vintage cars, got the nice resin printer now to do clear parts. But I think the real thing for high quality is printing a mould then casting silicone into it. You can tint it up if you need to, get all kinds of geometry into the part. Hardest part is getting the measurements and fit right to fit the body, 3d scanning helps but it's a guide, not a photocopy.
    For the headliner, fibreglass shop might be able to make up a replacement backing that the trimmers could cover. If you felt really keen you could get a mould made and then parts would be pretty cheap for everyone else with the same car.

  • @Subydude-rp9yv
    @Subydude-rp9yv 2 роки тому +3

    That escort is baller. I love that car

  • @arcopierik3894
    @arcopierik3894 2 роки тому +1

    The first car that caught my eye was the Mini. And Moog is right with the statement "you can always add a Mini".

  • @ExMachinaEngineering
    @ExMachinaEngineering 2 роки тому +5

    A 205 GTi (looks like the 1.9) next to a DIablo GT. And I'm finding myself not able to chose between the two... Hmmm...

  • @redherring395
    @redherring395 2 роки тому

    Auction houses are usually a great option to sell things, especially more specialized, niche items. They have an established client list and can usually reach out to more people than the average person can.
    Last year I used an auction house sell a few things and the experience (and profit I made) was great. The auction house came to my house, picked up my collection, handled all of the marketing and all of the shipping and money collection after the auction.
    I didn't have to deal with any of the potential buyers or their questions, which made the experience well worthwhile, even after the auction fees. Even with the auction fees on my end I still made more of a profit than I would have selling it locally on my own after wasting hours of my time dealing with private buyers and having strangers come to my home

  • @seanyo9122
    @seanyo9122 2 роки тому +3

    I love rotaries but there’s a fucking Lamborghini Diablo GTR behind you so my focus is on that plus the Peugeot 205 GTI 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @elek101
    @elek101 2 роки тому

    I loved the little vlog at the end. Felt like hanging out with your youtube mates

  • @Scott-so2zs
    @Scott-so2zs 2 роки тому +4

    Can't believe how much prices have gone up... crazy to think how much all the cars I've had would be worth now. Silvia's, Skyline's, ae86's etc etc have all gone insane. Wish I'd kept them.
    If only I'd bought a 32 gtr when I could, now I'll never own one... 😭

    • @ForeverNeverwhere1
      @ForeverNeverwhere1 2 роки тому

      Yep, I am not into JDM, but in today's market value I have owned 1.5 million $ of cars, all bought, driven and sold for less than 1000$ each at the time.

    • @fraided88
      @fraided88 2 роки тому

      @@ForeverNeverwhere1 How? Most depriciated cars under 1000$ are Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series. So you owned 10 of those at once?

    • @tristanmeadows
      @tristanmeadows 2 роки тому

      man i remember r32 gtrs were down to like 25k at one point as well lol >_>

    • @r32crazy1
      @r32crazy1 2 роки тому +1

      So glad I kept my R32 GTR, picked it up for 15K NZD in 2012. I wonder how the market would be if there was no US 25 year rule that caused demand of 90s JDM classics to go through the roof.

  • @mjrocketsurgeon
    @mjrocketsurgeon 2 роки тому

    I was going to say that hood lining definitely doesn't look 'finished' Martin.....glad it was mentioned

  • @SunburnedNomad
    @SunburnedNomad 2 роки тому +9

    Marty asks like a 6-sentence question, then lets the guy say like two words before he launches into another long-winded, 6-sentence question.

  • @JakeyyFD
    @JakeyyFD 2 роки тому

    I've got that missing trim piece above your window for you! Ill send it to you for the price of shiping too! Great RX-7 content guys.

  • @bigdadgigachad3042
    @bigdadgigachad3042 2 роки тому +5

    880 kms without being registered. Someone was an outlaw

    • @thedude7726
      @thedude7726 2 роки тому

      Yeah I was wondering about that too

    • @Mardy72
      @Mardy72 2 роки тому

      Club days

  • @fridonina
    @fridonina 2 роки тому +2

    Realy LOVE the Peugeot 205 GTI in the back ground, that has allways been and stil is, my dream car. Have had two of them back in the day when I was about 30, now if you find one at all, the prices are realy high. I'm a granddady now so, I'm ready for my second youth.....I know exactly what you guy's mean

  • @neocerebus
    @neocerebus 2 роки тому +4

    Somehow I feel what my car is worth vs what the KBB values my car is different

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 2 роки тому +1

      Kbb is just a suggestion. I don't think they factor in geographical or cultural differences.

  • @Doogleraia
    @Doogleraia 2 роки тому +1

    That one nut on the strut-top just laying around 😂😂

  • @icon702
    @icon702 2 роки тому +6

    Why is there a loose nut in the coilover top mount?

    • @mightycarmods
      @mightycarmods  2 роки тому +3

      Not loose.. spare

    • @icon702
      @icon702 2 роки тому +1

      @@mightycarmods ohh spares... Keep up the good work guys.

  • @WigneyR
    @WigneyR 2 роки тому +1

    Surprised the old school ambulance didn’t get a mention, looked pretty sick

  • @beaconriskmanagementlimite823
    @beaconriskmanagementlimite823 2 роки тому +3

    The best hot hatch of them all in the shot for a few minutes . That and the RX7 equals car porn

  • @dan20v1
    @dan20v1 2 роки тому

    So convinced you guys are based in Lane Cove by all the M2 footage and Loungeville rd footage. Just moved from there, represent 🙌

  • @Storm958
    @Storm958 2 роки тому +3

    Random nut on the strut top at 8:27?

  • @mad-FrenchS203
    @mad-FrenchS203 2 роки тому +1

    First thing I noticed, the 205 gti 1.9. Great little thing. As a daily though I'D prefer a citroen C15 xich are becoming quite expensive as well

  • @Ash_Simo
    @Ash_Simo 2 роки тому +18

    Crash the car. Shannon’s will tell you what the “Market Value” is.

    • @_Zekken
      @_Zekken 2 роки тому +5

      Thats why I always go for agreed value policies only. Im making sure that both me and the insurance company know EXACTLY how much money ill be getting if it gets written off. None of the market value bullshit where they try and tell you its worth half its true value.
      Mate got burned by that once, his R33 GTT (RB25DET manual) got stolen, was worth ~30k at the time but he had a market value policy and they gave him a fucking 5K payout despite months of arguing.

    • @thedude7726
      @thedude7726 2 роки тому

      @@_Zekken I totaled a honda civic type r from hitting a deer and they wanted to give me 2500$ for it. I bought it back and fixed it back up

    • @KuroRyuu86
      @KuroRyuu86 2 роки тому

      Hmmm i crashed my car, and I got an Agreed value back through Shannons.

  • @Suitmyselff
    @Suitmyselff 2 роки тому +1

    Doubled! Just Because Shannon’s an action/insurance company say it has does not mean the cars doubled in price! Remember what there business is!

  • @MarkTheVicar
    @MarkTheVicar 2 роки тому +3

    Another advert pretending to be a Mighty Car Mods episode, I guess business is business 👍

  • @michaelscott2222
    @michaelscott2222 2 роки тому

    I have an LS998 I would love the LS1275 to have a pidgin pair. But it is going to go for a fortune!! Great video yet again guys.

  • @mugen389
    @mugen389 2 роки тому

    Finally got to watch the series on the 7. Loved it. Should be doing hw....but this was better. You lot were past due for a rotary, and it was done so tastefully. And idk why, but it is so chill finding food after watching all this modification. My 7 is driveable, but most of it is sitting inside my apartment lol. Get an FD or and RX-8

  • @joakes33
    @joakes33 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed seeing the signs in Australia when you guys are walking to get your kabob Marty cars mods on the street

  • @tasty8186
    @tasty8186 2 роки тому

    Super interesting video, love seeing you guys get to quiz an expert about stuff for us.

  • @flubba86
    @flubba86 2 роки тому +1

    Oh man, that Falcon Sundowner panelvan. So nice. I'd love to take that on as a project car.

    • @devononair
      @devononair 2 роки тому

      I've literally never seen that before (I'm in Europe). Looks like it's based on a Cortina, but they said it had a V8? WTF!

    • @flubba86
      @flubba86 2 роки тому

      @@devononair it's based on a Ford Falcon, I think they were only in Australia.

  • @HazeyAuto
    @HazeyAuto 2 роки тому +2

    Meanwhile, the warehouse next door is housing a bunch of Series 1 AU Falcons.
    The real gold mine.

  • @meaculpamishegas
    @meaculpamishegas 2 роки тому

    I remember when my dad got my sister one of those, we test drove it and almost biffed it. Those things were almost as quick to get up to speed as they were to run out of gas, but a load of fun no doubt

  • @courier11sec
    @courier11sec 2 роки тому

    I won't spoil it, but I LOVE the little troll details you folks slip into these videos.
    12 points.

  • @AutoBat1
    @AutoBat1 2 роки тому

    That classic Kendall oil sign at 9:16 !! The camera is cutting off the OG 1970s (or earlier) chopped fingers that they had

  • @collinmartin1286
    @collinmartin1286 2 роки тому +2

    We need more cars and food content!

  • @money2523
    @money2523 2 роки тому

    I Just Bought a 90 RX-7 I've been Drooling over it for the last 3 years hoping & finally Scored 😁

  • @danieloshaughnessy8476
    @danieloshaughnessy8476 2 роки тому

    For those wondering, the black modern looking "El Camino" is this: 2017 HSV Maloo GTSR Utility 'Manual'. Apparently, judging by the price, Australians love the "Chevy SSR" truck/car look, that you'd only see an older retiree drive here.

  • @AMCL5
    @AMCL5 2 роки тому +2

    Blue mk2 caught my eye 🤩

  • @OneNTwentyOneMillion
    @OneNTwentyOneMillion 2 роки тому +2

    That blue Escort!

  • @Jez3134
    @Jez3134 2 роки тому

    For me, I like the 80s - early 90s JDM cars. So I've always been a fan of the HR31 Skyline /Mk3 Supra/Z31 300zx/ FC RX7. I was lucky to get my HR31 coupe for $5k with an RB25 12 years ago. I'd absolutely love to have a Z31 or Mk3 Supra in the garage next to it too but yeah prices are at 30-35k for a clean one now. Funny thing is, I only got into 4wd'ing a few years back and the exact same thing is happening to 12HT 60 series, 1HD 80 series and TD42 GQ patrols. I used to think buying a heavily modified car for 20k was pricey, looking back it would have been a bargain.

  • @BerserkFury89
    @BerserkFury89 2 роки тому +1

    Man I love this RX7, but that Lamborghini Diablo in the background through a large chunk of the episode looks absolutely spectacular. It's the kind of car that I would never want to drive myself, but I would love to see in person or maybe even get a ride in it.

    • @jeffhiner
      @jeffhiner 2 роки тому

      I've had the chance to ride shotgun in a mid-90s V12 Diablo. The seats are hard carbon fiber with zero cushion, it's an absolute pain to get in and out of, but _the sound_ is the most notable thing. You're sitting directly in front of this throaty rumbly beast of an engine, and you're constantly aware of it.

  • @geertterharmsel
    @geertterharmsel 2 роки тому

    how is it possible you guys never got a french hot hatch on the show. they are the best!

  • @stephenmyers3194
    @stephenmyers3194 2 роки тому +1

    Love the mk2 blue escort and the white gti Peugeot

  • @willblake72
    @willblake72 2 роки тому

    In my 50 year old opinion, this RX-7 is the most beautiful Japanese car of my lifetime. An '83 was my 4th car, back in 1993, and to this day it's my favorite and it's not even close. If I had a garage I'd own one today.