Thanks, that's the best criteria I've heard for making the decision Gekko West Coast Base <gekko@xxxxxxxx> wrote: From what I've seen, the only way cutting-to-replace/upgrade the stereo is only of significance if your "D" is totally, and I mean totally stock, pristine condition and would be a contender in concours showing. Sure, value is predicated, in part, on the originality of the vehicle but for the most part, those of us who use our cars and don't own garage trophies, would rather have one that's more enjoyable than original. Does your's have Toby TABs? Epoxy peeling? NCT tires? Original speakers? 85 mph speedo? Incadescent (or LED) door marker lights? Original (or stainless) FI lines? Plastic water bottle? Changing these items for the upgraded version is just about as detrimental to the resale value as is cutting to replace your stereo. Appearance, mechanical soundness and overall maintenance are the three main determiners of resale value. After that, originality of all parts. At least, that's my observation and opinion. Craig Werner 07181 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/