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

[stephen_lee]

Why do I spend the money on modding a celica? when i could just buy a stock fast car? bc the adrenaline rush i get from flooring my car is exponentially enhanced by the fact that i MADE IT LIKE THAT. to bring it into prospective, when you see a young child playing in the park, you might think "cute kid..." and go on. but if that was a child that was the offspring of you and the love of your life, you would NOT be able to just glance, and continue on. you would watch and admire what a beautiful thing you created. all the love you put into him/her.. its basically the same thing. Or if you go buy a mainstream phone(like the razor) and ppl will be like "cool..." but if you go buy something exotic and unpopular people would be like "wow! whats that?!"... your car is just that... YOUR CAR. you make it exactly how you want it, become attached, and just cant get away from it, even if it will cause some problems. I personally think the 6gc is the most beautiful car i've seen, minus the supra.

we spend money on it bc we have attachments to it. it has memories. it has sentimental value far above money.