When is modding a waste of money?
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When is modding a waste of money?
At what point do you guys feel like modding becomes a waste? From the very start? After a certain threshold?
We all know that our cars depreciate over time and modding them effects their value even more...but we do it because we love the hobby.
I'm interested to hear everyone's input because I've been tossing around this thought in my head for some time.
We all know that our cars depreciate over time and modding them effects their value even more...but we do it because we love the hobby.
I'm interested to hear everyone's input because I've been tossing around this thought in my head for some time.
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Interesting question.However,as many answers as there are guys that mod.
People mod their cars to give the car individualarity.Its a passion of sorts to many.
With some of us,we are never done.We tire of one area like wheels,change e'm.
Mods are never a waste IMO,they are fun.Some make us create,figure out...
I could offer an opinion based on what I'VE done.Does'nt mean a thing.
But,here goes.
Get a plan.What you want to do.What you want your car to be.Start with the priorities.
Don't throw parts at your car.You'll wind up with things that won't match.Spend tons of
money.Hate to say it,I'm done.Yes,my Z is where I wanted it to be.Took me 4 yrs.
I'd just have to redo something I've already done to do more.
Actually,looking back,been in the same situation with every mod-worthy car I've owned.
Maybe its time to start over.
With another car.
People mod their cars to give the car individualarity.Its a passion of sorts to many.
With some of us,we are never done.We tire of one area like wheels,change e'm.
Mods are never a waste IMO,they are fun.Some make us create,figure out...
I could offer an opinion based on what I'VE done.Does'nt mean a thing.
But,here goes.
Get a plan.What you want to do.What you want your car to be.Start with the priorities.
Don't throw parts at your car.You'll wind up with things that won't match.Spend tons of
money.Hate to say it,I'm done.Yes,my Z is where I wanted it to be.Took me 4 yrs.
I'd just have to redo something I've already done to do more.
Actually,looking back,been in the same situation with every mod-worthy car I've owned.
Maybe its time to start over.
With another car.
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I think it comes down to how you treat your car. Do you plan to run it into the ground? Or you are the type of car buyer that likes to change cars a lot? We all know that aftermarket car mods add minimal or no value to a car's resale value. If u are planning for the long haul, then spending money on mods shouldn't feel like a drag.
I have been bouncing around the same idea. Our 08 350z is still stock after 1.5 years of ownership.
I have been bouncing around the same idea. Our 08 350z is still stock after 1.5 years of ownership.
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I agree with JCity and JCat. As for my opinion, there is no specific amount. It depends on what you want the vehicle to be. I wanted a autoX / weekend track toy. I bought my 04 Z for $12k 4 years ago. I have put $13k in it. Many would say spending more on it than it cost is a waste. However I'm planning on dropping another $10 k on it. For $35k I will have a boosted Z with built suspension, BBK, track wheels and race seats. For $35 k I will out perform many sports cars that cost 50k and I don't own a stock car. Of course there are guys that have $100 invested in their Z and for me that's a waste. I would rather own a nearly stock GTR than the baddest Z. So it's all about what you want in the end.
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Modding your car is retarded and the biggest waste of money.
at times I wish I would have never gotten into the scene and just be fine driving an accord or something.
..... But yet here I am, getting an osiris tune tomorrow lol
I could have saved so much being young and investing the money i put into my car in an effective way...but............yeah... hah
at times I wish I would have never gotten into the scene and just be fine driving an accord or something.
..... But yet here I am, getting an osiris tune tomorrow lol
I could have saved so much being young and investing the money i put into my car in an effective way...but............yeah... hah
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Modding your car is retarded and the biggest waste of money.
at times I wish I would have never gotten into the scene and just be fine driving an accord or something.
..... But yet here I am, getting an osiris tune tomorrow lol
I could have saved so much being young and investing the money i put into my car in an effective way...but............yeah... hah
at times I wish I would have never gotten into the scene and just be fine driving an accord or something.
..... But yet here I am, getting an osiris tune tomorrow lol
I could have saved so much being young and investing the money i put into my car in an effective way...but............yeah... hah
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