Did you mod your car?

saturnz said:
Lets take my 325is for example, you do realise that when that engine blew the cost of repairing that standard engine far outweighed the cost of me purchasing a e36 motor and fitting a turbocharger to it. Like I said, you know absolutely nothing about the cost or what I did in achieving what I did, you are ignorant, and based on your ignorance, you are making judgements about people.
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I'm pretty sure that you once stated that, that BMW is mint and that even changing the paint job would lessen its value...
 
Put a boot spoiler on my hyundai getz. The wifey wont let me do anything further to it...unless she gets a eye level stove thingy.
 
Baxteen said:
look I am no expert on economics but it is still pretty simple logic IMHO.

and sure I have no idea what you did and what it cost. and I might be slightly ignorant, but growing up in Boksburg leads you to notice a few things about people modifying cars.
stage 1 get wifebeater shirt for when I am drinking Brandy at Preslies.
stage 2 get a air filter
stage 3 change exhaust
stage 4 modify engine.

at this point I look at the Toyota Tazz and wonder, why did you spend R60 000 on a R40 000 car instead of buying a R100 000 car that does all that?

let me ask you this and please answer honestly, if you modified your car because it was cheaper than repairing it:
if all original parts and the modified parts were to cost the same, and you could have a car that was in the showroom condition would you have done that?
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I think we are digressing from the topic here.
The above states what your opinion is about mods, but just remember it could be as simple as changing halogen bulbs for xenon, due to the fact when you bought the car the technology was not there and to be more visible on the road and be able to see better I am not going to buy a brand new car that has xenon lights in them.
I would simply buy from the dealer or any other place that provides better prices and service to me to make my car better than it was previously.

A lot of people mod their cars due to the fact its a hobby and it is something they enjoy and take pride in.
You might play games for a hobby (just an example) and a lot of people wont be able to see the point in spending a lot of money on a console and the games if you have a board game at home that is missing a few pieces and cards.

So every body for them selves and what they enjoy.
People work for their money to spend it on things they love and appreciate.

So lets stick to the topic.
 
I modded my Cupra, because for the money I spent on the car and the mods, I couldn't get anything even close to the performance I got out of it.

So, economics THAT.
 
saturnz said:
I am an expert in economics. I worked at the largest financial institution in this country providing the executive with research I did for seven years. I have three degrees in economics at the best school of economics in Africa. My honours paper was published by a research firm directed by Iraj Abedian- one of the leading economists in this country. I can go on and on and on.

I am more qualified to make decisions about my life than you will ever be you ignorant idiot.
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Pwned! :p





But lol at the boksburg stages :D
 
saturnz said:
I am an expert in economics. I worked at the largest financial institution in this country providing the executive with research I did for seven years. I have three degrees in economics at the best school of economics in Africa. My honours paper was published by a research firm directed by Iraj Abedian- one of the leading economists in this country. I can go on and on and on.

I am more qualified to make decisions about my life than you will ever be you ignorant idiot.
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For someone who thinks an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame... I highly doubt all your claims above. And btw, I do work in one of the biggest financial companies in Africa if not the world :p
 
I have not done any major MODS to my car, simply because the MODS I want are really expensive, suffice to say;

I've done;

Bonnet Bra
Some "personal" vinyl
Changed some of the hub caps with new ones so now all 4 are fine
Put in a pair of OSRAM Night Breaker Plus bulbs.

I wish I could do others, but finances will not allow.
 
Pitbull said:
For someone who thinks an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame... I highly doubt all your claims above. And btw, I do work in one of the biggest financial companies in Africa if not the world :p
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please show me where I thought an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame?

All companies are institutions, but not all institutions are companies, but try again next time okay.

As for my credentials, are you willing to put money to that opinion? I am willing to wage R10 000 regarding their credibility.

Put your money where your keyboard is.
 
saturnz said:
please show me where I thought an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame?

All companies are institutions, but not all institutions are companies, but try again next time okay.

As for my credentials, are you willing to put money to that opinion? I am willing to wage R10 000 regarding their credibility.

Put your money where your keyboard is.
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Aren't you the one who wanted that a 160i Monza put in a show room somewhere for historical significance?

If so, you can say and claim what you like. I can't be arsed :D
 
BMW 335i M-Sport
Software (JB4) + Down pipes + Dual Cone Intake = ~60kw more power
 
like I said, show me where I thought an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame

so you make baseless claims and then run away, nice one
 
1985 Limited edition Toyota Hilux 2.2l 4x4

Xenon Headlights
Imported Carb
Banana brances
Freeflow Exhaust
Radio - decent speakers
Sport bucket seats
6km/l....:erm:
 
saturnz said:
like I said, show me where I thought an Opel Monza is worthy of a hall of fame

so you make baseless claims and then run away, nice one
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It was you :D I had to double check now... Wow, just wow. Move along :D

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...a-160i-GSI?p=11557713&viewfull=1#post11557713

I'm sure people have seen the ad in the classifieds.

I first wanted to get rid of the car as I have no space for it but now I am considering possibly having it on a dealership's showroom floor (thats how confident I am of the condition of this car).

This model car was the Car of the Year in 1991 and thus will hold historical significance as well.

If anyone can assist with getting this car onto a showroom floor for display purposes I would appreciate any direction. As a start I am going to take the car to the GM dealership by culemborg tomorrow and hear what they say.

Please note I am in Cape Town so would prefer if the car stays here.
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