How much money did you put into your car?
Originally Posted by G35papa
Modding a car is definately a bad investment but I don't mod thinking I'm throwing my money down the tubes. It's a form of entertainment...a hobby...something I enjoy doing so to me, its worth the $xx,xxx I've spent on stuff already 
I enjoy modding my car for my enjoyment/hobby. Im still modding
Originally Posted by OCG35
but think of all the hookers and booze we could have bought!
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
With the new flash and rear end, what kinds of 1/4 times you posting? I ask because I just noticed your sig. I know Vlad runs some great na times.
Originally Posted by Texan1
I'm sure that Mr. Stock can imagine the fun-factor from a car modified to produce more punch/growl(FI/exhaust), more "stop"(brake kit); to make it lower/wider(wheels/tires/suspension).
However, it does NOT make financial sense to do so, especially when you consider blown transmissions, clutches, engines, xtra gas, tickets etc.
You will always lose on a modified car, especially when you part out to sell. If you sell your car modified you limit your audience and still lose on the mods.
If you choose to still (excessively) mod, go for it as long as you are aware it is a losing proposition for the common man.
However, it does NOT make financial sense to do so, especially when you consider blown transmissions, clutches, engines, xtra gas, tickets etc.
You will always lose on a modified car, especially when you part out to sell. If you sell your car modified you limit your audience and still lose on the mods.
If you choose to still (excessively) mod, go for it as long as you are aware it is a losing proposition for the common man.
Originally Posted by G35papa
Modding a car is definately a bad investment but I don't mod thinking I'm throwing my money down the tubes. It's a form of entertainment...a hobby...something I enjoy doing so to me, its worth the 18K I've spent on stuff already
Originally Posted by O-G35
Each to their own, respect other people's opinions. The G is a great car straight from the factory, not everyone feels the need to mod their cars. Some people are happy with it stock, some like a few mods, and some like to make it one of, if not their main hobby. With the economy the way it is, unless you are making 80k + a year or are a kid living at home with your parents, it may not be the best financial decision for alot of people right now.
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I agree, Lucky-G. I didn't see/hear any disrepect with the opinion you offered.
Overall I spend 1500 hours a year in my daily driver, 2005 G35 Sedan (90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year). I am modding it because I like to and I see my car as an extension of who I am - plus I want to have fun.
I just sunk $7k into remodelling a bathroom in my house. Sure, it is an investment - but over the next 5 years, I'll be in this particular bathroom maybe 10 - 15 hours. The $10k I am throwing into my car is going to give me, say, 7500 hours of fun, enjoyment - and looking unique. Am I going to sell my car and make money on my mods down the road? Hell no... Is the mod-money basically thrown down the toilet? Hell no as well.
I am having a blast!
Overall I spend 1500 hours a year in my daily driver, 2005 G35 Sedan (90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year). I am modding it because I like to and I see my car as an extension of who I am - plus I want to have fun.
I just sunk $7k into remodelling a bathroom in my house. Sure, it is an investment - but over the next 5 years, I'll be in this particular bathroom maybe 10 - 15 hours. The $10k I am throwing into my car is going to give me, say, 7500 hours of fun, enjoyment - and looking unique. Am I going to sell my car and make money on my mods down the road? Hell no... Is the mod-money basically thrown down the toilet? Hell no as well.
I am having a blast!
Originally Posted by dhasle
I agree, Lucky-G. I didn't see/hear any disrepect with the opinion you offered.
Overall I spend 1500 hours a year in my daily driver, 2005 G35 Sedan (90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year). I am modding it because I like to and I see my car as an extension of who I am - plus I want to have fun.
I just sunk $7k into remodelling a bathroom in my house. Sure, it is an investment - but over the next 5 years, I'll be in this particular bathroom maybe 10 - 15 hours. The $10k I am throwing into my car is going to give me, say, 7500 hours of fun, enjoyment - and looking unique. Am I going to sell my car and make money on my mods down the road? Hell no... Is the mod-money basically thrown down the toilet? Hell no as well.
I am having a blast!
Overall I spend 1500 hours a year in my daily driver, 2005 G35 Sedan (90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year). I am modding it because I like to and I see my car as an extension of who I am - plus I want to have fun.
I just sunk $7k into remodelling a bathroom in my house. Sure, it is an investment - but over the next 5 years, I'll be in this particular bathroom maybe 10 - 15 hours. The $10k I am throwing into my car is going to give me, say, 7500 hours of fun, enjoyment - and looking unique. Am I going to sell my car and make money on my mods down the road? Hell no... Is the mod-money basically thrown down the toilet? Hell no as well.
I am having a blast!
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Originally Posted by machavez702
How in the hell did this turn into a debate about investing & if it's worth it to mod our rides?
its kind of on topic, it has to do with the money you spent on your car,
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JWT pop charger/ Z tube - $200
Plenum Spacer - $105
GroundingGear Wires - $150
350Z suspension - $200
Coupe Middy - $50
HKS Rear - $370
Stillen Sways - $279
Stillen Rear Lip/Paint - $300
Grilles - $170
Double Din Conversion - $200
NAV to DVD - $250
DVD/Stereo HU's - $700
Amps - $700
Speakers - $400
Wires - $150
Power Cap - $100
So far about $4100 and I still need : electric fan conversion, engine dampener, GT spec front/rear bracing, Y pipe, HFC's, rims and tires
Plenum Spacer - $105
GroundingGear Wires - $150
350Z suspension - $200
Coupe Middy - $50
HKS Rear - $370
Stillen Sways - $279
Stillen Rear Lip/Paint - $300
Grilles - $170
Double Din Conversion - $200
NAV to DVD - $250
DVD/Stereo HU's - $700
Amps - $700
Speakers - $400
Wires - $150
Power Cap - $100
So far about $4100 and I still need : electric fan conversion, engine dampener, GT spec front/rear bracing, Y pipe, HFC's, rims and tires
Originally Posted by TIRE_SMOKE96
I would say between 7 and 8k so far, which is decent since that matches how much I paid for the car......................... at least until I get the twin snails