Best configuration for 2010 Prius to sell

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  1. Dark_matter_doesn't

    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    I'm going to be selling my Prius in the near future. Right now, it has Tanabe NF 210 springs on all four corners for at least a 1.5" drop.

    I'd appreciate some advice. To make it more readily sellable, should I replace the springs with the stock ones?
     
    #1 Dark_matter_doesn't, Jun 23, 2017
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    Yes.
     
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    Unless you have a specific buyer lined up that want's a dropped Prius, then yes, I'd change back to stock.
    If you are selling it private party, you can get a feel from whomever the buyers become and decide whether you want to mention that you have a set of alternate springs available...at additional cost...
    But first step? I'd go with stock height.

    I think there is a larger market of people who just want a stock Prius suspension and a much more specialized market that modify the suspension. You want to appeal to the larger market.
     
    #3 The Electric Me, Jun 23, 2017
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    Thanks, guys. I suspected swapping out the springs was the right move.
     
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    Yeah you will get the most money back selling it stock. Sell the parts on the side if you need to.
     
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    best configuration is stock. you'll appeal to 100% of the market that way
     
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