# Mod Existing car or change it up? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 17, 2008, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073 "2008-09-17T06:55:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/1 "2008-09-17T06:55:30Z")
I have been having a really hard time deciding if I really want to mod my car, or if I want to just save my beans and upgrade in a year or so. Either way, I will get bored without changing SOMETHING. What would you guys do? Spend money on mods or buy a better faster car? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/2 "2008-09-17T06:57:08Z")
save money. upgrade later. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/3 "2008-09-17T06:57:41Z")
I’ve been tipping the scale in that direction. I want an Elise. I want to decide now though, before I spend any money on Mods. If I don’t mod, I will pay off the remainder of my loan in a hurry. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/4 "2008-09-17T06:58:03Z")
It would help if we knew what vehicle you’re talking about. In your profile I see: Vehicles: 00’ Xterra, 92 civic hatch Ride: 2004 Nissan 350zR ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/5 "2008-09-17T06:58:28Z")
I used to mod, but then after I bought the “already modded” upgrade of my previous car… I thought “wow, I wasted a lot of extra money” So, for me… no mods on the existing car due to problems trading it in, as well as to save cash for the next “upgrade” ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/6 "2008-09-17T06:59:58Z")
you don’t want an elise. it’s a faggot car. trust me. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/7 "2008-09-17T07:00:05Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > It would help if we knew what vehicle you’re talking about. > > In your profile I see: > Vehicles: > 00’ Xterra, 92 civic hatch > Ride: > 2004 Nissan 350zR I think I was speaking more in generalities. However, I don’t own the civic anymore, so I am really talking about the 350z ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/8 "2008-09-17T07:02:50Z")
> [@newman](#): > > you don’t want an elise. > > it’s a faggot car. > > trust me. a lot can change in a year, we’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![garbs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3d9bf3/32.png) [@garbs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/garbs)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/9 "2008-09-17T07:12:16Z")
Keep your car (without mods)…or sell it to me 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/10 "2008-09-17T07:19:04Z")
350Z isn’t a bad place to start from if you’re planning on modding. A little heavy depending on what you want to do with it but at least it’s decent handling platform with a good FR layout. It’s never going to be an Elise though so if that’s the type of driving experience you’re aiming for I’d save my money and just buy the Elise. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/11 "2008-09-17T07:29:05Z")
My biggest gripe with the car currently is that I am not having much luck getting into track days with the convertible. I am kicking myself now for not researching it before I bought a rag-top car. Secondly, who the hell wants to lose money on modding a car. I mean shit, Even wheels and tires alone are looking like they will cost me 1500+. Before I know it with some mild suspension mods, wheels, exhaust, I will have another $5k sunk in. Why the hell not not just wait a year, save another 5-6k for an added down payment, and upgrade to a car in the high 20k to very low 30k range? Doesn’t really make sense to lose money on mods. That would really allow me to pick up a car that in stock form, would probably blow the Z out of the water. Said car would likely hold its value better than aftermarket parts would. ---
**Author:** ![BluBalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bluballs/32/7212_2.png) [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/12 "2008-09-17T07:34:04Z")
in before chino asks if this is a parody 😛 I say change it up. Put all the money you would spend on modding it into the new car. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/13 "2008-09-17T07:36:01Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > My biggest gripe with the car currently is that I am not having much luck getting into track days with the convertible. I am kicking myself now for not researching it before I bought a rag-top car. > > Secondly, who the hell wants to lose money on modding a car. I mean shit, Even wheels and tires alone are looking like they will cost me 1500+. Before I know it with some mild suspension mods, wheels, exhaust, I will have another $5k sunk in. > > Why the hell not not just wait a year, save another 5-6k for an added down payment, and upgrade to a car in the high 20k to very low 30k range? Doesn’t really make sense to lose money on mods. That would really allow me to pick up a car that in stock form, would probably blow the Z out of the water. Said car would likely hold its value better than aftermarket parts would. Sounds like you’ve already made the right decision. So what was the point of the poll? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/14 "2008-09-17T07:36:17Z")
well, what do you plan on doing for mods? just simple stuff? if anything major, just buy a new car ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/15 "2008-09-17T07:37:51Z")
> [@Adictd2b00st](#): > > well, what do you plan on doing for mods? just simple stuff? if anything major, just buy a new car If I start modding it, I won’t stop. Does anyone on this forum actually just have simple mods? ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/16 "2008-09-17T07:39:44Z")
probably a few lol not many though, your right you probably wouldn’t stop. just sell it then and upgrade to something better out of the box ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/17 "2008-09-17T07:43:10Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Sounds like you’ve already made the right decision. So what was the point of the poll? 😉 I wanted to get other people’s opinions on what they prefer. There are a lot of people on here selling modded cars and getting fed up with downtime. ---
**Author:** ![BluBalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bluballs/32/7212_2.png) [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/18 "2008-09-17T07:45:25Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > If I start modding it, I won’t stop. Does anyone on this forum actually just have simple mods? I do, Turbo back and tune :tup: ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/19 "2008-09-17T08:33:22Z")
> [@BluBalls](#): > > I do, Turbo back and tune :tup: :rolljerk: haha jk What would my options be as far as newer sports cars go? 30k being the limit. No Mods. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073/20 "2008-09-17T08:34:50Z")
i’d own a g35 coupe in a heartbeat…if it wasn’t for the fact i live in buffalo ☹ _edit_ but seeing you had a 350z that doesn’t mean much to you haha [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-existing-car-or-change-it-up/55073.md?page=2)