When Is Enough Actually Enough?
 

Mods I mean!

Some people like their corvettes completely stock, low miles, pristine condition.:thumbs:

I myself like my cars to be driven, Modified to fit my needs, whatever they may be at the time, and pristine condition with the exception of rock chips from driving my corvettes like they were meant to be driven!:rock:

Today I have decided to keep my 92 and continue modifying it to the car I first pictured it to be. The Issue I am fighting myself with is ,I am way over my head when it comes to the dollar amount of what the car is actually worth. Actually I have over 3 Times the amout of money into my car than what It is initially worth stock. SO the more money I stick into it, The more I think about the money I will never see again! Is this a wise decision? Probably not but Its what I enjoy so...The hell with it!

Today I also ordered more dang parts. The wife is gonna kill me but I dont care lol. Im wondering if there is ever a end to such craziness!:crazy2:

Sorry for rambling. Just my thoughts for the day!:cheers:

Never.

He who dies with the coolest toys wins.

Vader, I like your way of thinking!

When he whom has the most toys passes on aren't the real winners those who inherit all of them?

:cheers: When you modify a Vette, you're never finished.

:D

Dont tell Angi that!

I look at it as when I mod my car I don't ever expect to recoup my money, but the fun factor is priceless. Once the mod bug bites, I haven't found a cure other than having to wait on more funds to sink into the car.

I dont really either but when you sink more into your 23 year old car than most people pay for their first home, you have a issue lol..

On the other hand, What is the most anyone has ever sunk into a C4 corvette that you know of? Im betting 100k isnt far fetched!:crazy:

I agree with Vader.

When you look at our cars, yes they are the 4th generation and for their day were the best out there. But technology has changed. You can modify the car to what you want and get much more HP (isn't that the goal) and end up with better mileage on top of everything else. Once you modify and see what you get......there is always that next step to get MORE.

Just so you know.....I am gathering parts! :D

Don't over do it ....
Our society is built and run off money.
Everything revolves around money more in the USA than any other country in the world, meaning TV, Media, ets, everyone wants your money.
Keep it in perspective and budget.

Get that out of your head or you wont enjoy the car.

Its about making it the way you want when you turn the key its never not worth it.

More more more :smash:

Understandable, but, Im a money oriented person like most are on this forum. I do enjoy the car very much. The thing is, more modifications are addicting! When I drive the car, I think of more things I can do to it lol.

Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining. Im just thinking out loud per se.

When will people stop thinking that a car is an investment?!!!!!

Drive it and enjoy it. Most cars are NOT any type of an investment at all.

No crap!!!

Obviously I dont think its an investment. Read the first statement. I said I am upside down 3x over what its worth. If I considered it an investment, I would have never modified the car at all. Its a big toy and sometimes they get out of hand financially. Im sure there are many more guys on cf that have the same thoughts.

This is just a conversational thread posted in general discussion on the corvette forum.

If it were an investment, it would be sitting untouched in a climate controlled garage.

My car was a project car from the start. I really enjoy hunting for parts and repairing/replacing parts. There is no better feeling than finding an excellent deal on a part that I've wanted, but didn't necessarily need (i.e. key fob, rail covers, shocks, etc) then istalling it on the car. Getting back what I put into the car never really crosses my mind. In fact, when/if I finally get the car to the condition I want it to be in, I will most likely give it to a son-in-law or close relative. That will be a while, my wish list is very long.

Can't put a price on happiness or thrills (or winning).

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Mod the hell out of it and don't worry about having 3x more in it than it's worth then. You're only gonna live once!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, you're gonna love those new coil overs!

Enjoy the experience :thumbs:

It's only money! You can always make more and you've never seen a brinks truck following a hearse!

:iagree:

Have your parts shipped to a friends house or work.