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

[tin_foil]

It's all about being unique. There's so many corvettes, porshes, bmws, and mustangs on the street I don't even take a second glance when I see one. Sure they're fast, but so many people have them and drive them like any other sedan, they're just boring. But when I see ANY customized car, (i.e. a full body kit and maybe an engine swap) even if its a civic, I at least notice it and appraise it's quality and owner. So I want a car that people will notice. Like a number of other people on the this site have said, sure if I had the money I'd customize something a little easier to make fast, like an S2K, RX7, 300zx...or supra. =] Because I like how all those cars look and perform. But for right now, the Celica is the best looking car (by far) in my price range. =] I would really, really, really like an RWD car though....I'm seriously thinking about getting a 240sx and making it a drifter...