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

[BloodyStupidDave...]

For me, it is mainly about a sense of achievement. It is the same sense one gets completing a DIY house job, particularly something custom or unique. It is also about learning something new, a new skill or trade. The way I look at the money side of things is that it is a way of budgeting and it is a hobby.

Regarding other cars, I particularly like the look of the front of the Celica. The three things that would most likely persuade me to change cars is something with a convertible tin-top such as the SLK (i'd very much like an SLK), something with a similar overall shape to the Celica (such as the Vanquish) or something else with similar lights. Right now, there isn't anything I want that I can afford. I'd never get a 7th gen. Celica. So I am happy to play with my 6th gen.

This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Apr 10, 2007 - 4:45 PM