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Asked: May 29, 2008 - 03:59 AM

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jrpaul

What adjustment should be made to a used car value after a new engine (OEM) is installed?

I'm looking for an older car. A few that I have found have relatively new or low-mile replacement engines. What adjustment (how much) should I allow for the newer engine?

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mr_shiftright

Date: May 29, 2008
Time: 01:25 PM

None IMO. A car is supposed to have a functioning engine and unless the replacement is a seriously modified upgrade to the factory engine, I don't see any reason to either add or deduct value for it.

Source: former market analyst, Kelley Blue Book

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mr_shiftright

Date: May 29, 2008
Time: 01:25 PM

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None IMO. A car is supposed to have a functioning engine and unless the replacement is a seriously modified upgrade to the factory engine, I don't see any reason to either add or deduct value for it.

Source: former market analyst, Kelley Blue Book

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