For those who has invested thousands of dollars into their cars, was it worth it?
I got the 03 G35 Coupe, makes me feel like it's getting outdated after realizing it's already 2014.

By the time I finish getting everything I want

-Rims (vossen)
-coil overs
-simple bolt ons
-bigger brake kit


those alone run over 5k,
I know people are going to say it's preference but what is everyone's opinions so far after having their g for a while

 

To me? Yes. To you? Obviously not, since you had to ask.

 

If you think your going to keep your G for a couple more years and if you drive it a a lot then i personally think its worth it but if you plan on getting another car soon, i think its not

 

Are you looking for satisfaction with your car or resale value? You will never get compensation for mods if you're looking at resale value, they might actually hurt the resale value if you plan to resell it. But I've spent a LOT of money on my car which I will never recoup and I'm very happy because I love my car the way it is and I will drive it until it dies.

Your choice........

 

Tim ^ nailed it! We don't mod our G35s for resale value! Mods are done for self satisfaction and the pleasure of driving a car that always get thumbs up! Not to mention with the right mods they sound/look and drive extremely well...Gary

 

u upgrade it to counter against it from looking, driving, feeling outdated.

 

I fell in love with my G way before I even started modding. This car stock is more fun to drive than most cars that I have been behind the wheel of. So for me, this car is worth it regardless of mods. If you plan to go that route, as many have said, it only brings more joy and excitement.
To me, it's all about how fun the car is to drive, especiialy as a DD. So if adding an exhaust, wheels, and coils helps that, then F**K YES I'm doing it!

 

I would agree with upgrading the look of the car. I just don't want to do so until its paid off...9,000 more to go...

 

 

 

Personalize as you see fit, but please don't call spending money on modding "investing".

 

^Very true

Its worth it to me because I like having a toy and I know I'm never getting that money back so there's no point in trying to sell.

 

well not investment as in money but definitely a return in joy, satisfaction, and thrills...parts dependent of course

 

I got 17k more to go :/

 

I understand everyone here including myself being an enthusiast. I LOVE Nissan and Infiniti. But here's my take on it: Nope lol. Simply for the fact that you don't get a return for the money you put in. That's cars in general. Look at my sig. I have a fully built S13 that traps 116mph, one time FD competitor and it sits largely hard parked with almost no compensation if I decide to sell or spend the hours to part it out. Simply running events will cost money.

I've driven and enjoyed my G largely stock. It's reliable, quiet and comfortable. And paid off! It has working AC and stereo. It get's good mpg still (for a G) lol. I almost decided to pull the trigger and mod it up, but before I could I almost totaled the darn thing! Even with racing and drifting experience it only literally takes 1 second of driving 35mph home from the gym in a semi lessened state of awareness to almost lose everything lol. Drive with the VDC on daily commutes. If it doesn't work, fix it asap.

On to your mods. Wheels are only worth it to replace damaged oem ones and for summer tire setups. They will inevitable get curbed or harmed in some way unless you hardpark like my racecar. Coilovers are generally not as reliable or long lasting as oem shocks and struts. Any kind of lowering will scrape the expensive bodywork and lack of suspension travel will suck on road trips and commutes. Forget about winter driving. Bolt on mods don't really benefit unless you get a dyno tune with Uprev or similar. After all that $$ you get very little whp gains and a ton of noise. Bigger brakes are only worth it if you seriously run track events and drive home in the same vehicle. The oem brakes are great if you only drive on the street. All that's needed is better rotors and pads after the oem ones are worn.

For 5k, the best vehicle mod is your vehicle traded for a 335i or anything with the letters M, AMG, Audi or Porsche named to it plus more cash.