What's a V6 Swapped 99 Worth?, I'm just wondering what everyones opinion is Options

[sandusky1977]

I'm just wondering what everyones opinion is of the value of the V6 Swapped celicas. I'm getting ready to do my swap, and plan to keep it forever but am interested, and I'm sure my insurance agent will be interested in replacement value.

What would you pay? Obviously it would depend on the build quality and components, but I'm looking for a ballpark.

For example, my 99 GT with 105k miles on it has a KBB value of $3359

How much more would you think it should sell for with the 3mz/1mz Hybrid Swap?

[Box]

Provided it was done professionally(not necessarily a shop, but you know what I mean) and looked and performed like factory in presentation, I personally would find it worth more than the standard GT. I would think most people would too, even if they're not a Celica enthusiast but just a car enthusiast in general. I suppose the best way to determine value would be what are comparable GT's in the area selling for, then add the cost of parts and conversion. Then again, if you're not ever going to sell it then it doesn't matter. Seeing as most likely it'll cost more money than what it'd ever sell for. That being said, if you started with a $500-1000 car that was in nice shape but just had a bad engine you'd have room to get your money back.

Side note, KBB doesn't know their ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to used car values. According to KBB a Celica like mine is only worth some $1,400 yet I'm selling it for over twice that.