Interesting questions, especially for swapped personnel Options

[snapshotgt]

Just throwing this out there for people to think about.

It is an interesting question . . . especially for swapped personnel!

Why do you modify you car to such extents? Many people might not realize, but people who swap their Celicas often end up spending good amount of money on their ride.

Usually, from what I see people who swap have also made large changes to the exterior (i.e. st205 conversions etc) -- thus spending even more money.

Why would you do this if you knew you'd be spending the amount of money equal to a mid to late 90's BMW M3 etc? Or even a mid to late 90's Porsche Boxster .. both V6's and RWD, fully loaded leather etc... Are you conscious of the amount you'll end up spend?

Now, you not only buy into the performance of these cars, but you buy into the name --> you no longer are in the class of the Civics and Integras, you're in the class of luxury named cars.

Just a few examples:

'95 BMW M3 -> 8k

'98 LOW MILES PORSCHE BOXSTER -> 15k

Now, I know there are people out there who have spent 25k+, but I personally think that is a little too much for a mid 90's import.

This is just for some interesting conversation; post up if you have an opinion on this subject.

EDIT: To be clear, I am not trying to criticize anyone in anyway. I am in fact one of these people -- and I have my own answers, but was wondering what the general consensus was.

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Apr 10, 2007 - 4:06 PM

[goferris]

my personal opinion, i could haave bought a car that was allready modded and done up, faster, and more well known for less money than i bought mine for. i love the 6GC! end of story. i don't want to be another civic or integra or eclipse. i wanted to be driving something that stands out. now don't get me wrong, i am not the type to do all sorts of mods like the 2jz rwd mods or anything like that. that is just too much money for a mod. you would be better off getting a supra. but on the other hand i have seen more custom supras than i have our car so i would still stand out. i am willing to spend more money on something i truly love and to not be another run of the mill car drivers.
i will not be a sell out!!!