Support VWWC

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 26 of 26

Thread: Pose vs Power...

  1. #21
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Adelaide, SA
    Posts
    2,777
    Users Country Flag

    Quote Originally Posted by tosspot View Post
    Let's say a car is a necessity for most people (like water is). Modifications/wine are extras.
    Exactly.

    Maris

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    1,165
    but that's the beauty of automotive passion. you have cars which people consider as utilities and you have cars which others consider them as love interests. i'm not generalising but more, using an example. realistically, i can get a bus/train where i want in sydney, but driving a car that you've put hours of effort into to get it exactly to your taste, desire, is so much more satisfying.

    For the same principle that automotive racing appeals to some and seems mindless to others.

    oh, the only reason why i want to phatten my mk2 is to get power down/grip. also, any cosmetic mod is purely cause there's so much bloody rust hiding underneath
    87' MK2 GTI
    13' MK7 TDI

  3. #23
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Canning Vale, Perth, WA
    Posts
    2,397
    Quote Originally Posted by Green T4 View Post
    I disagree with your simile. The principal is not the same.

    This discussion is whether you spent more money/time to modify your Polo AFTER purchase.

    When you buy a bottle of wine, you do not modify/enhance it after purchase. You just drink it and (hopefully) enjoy it.

    Maris
    Not 100% true either Green. Some people might buy a wine and then sit on it for a few years to enhance it before consuming it. they might go even further and invest in a wine cellar to optimise the process?

    The point of my original comment was more about "each to their own tastes". I personally havent spent a cent on alcohol in the last 25 plus years. I think its a waste of money and causes lots of social issues etc etc. What Ive saved on alcohol I can afford to waste on cars instead

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Canning Vale, Perth, WA
    Posts
    2,397
    Quote Originally Posted by jayjay View Post
    oh, the only reason why i want to phatten my mk2 is to get power down/grip. also, any cosmetic mod is purely cause there's so much bloody rust hiding underneath
    LOL jayjay, think of the rust as nature's way of lightening yr vehicle

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Cremorne, Melbourne
    Posts
    2,218
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    the way i see it, plain and simple -

    some people don't want to "waste" money on cars because, yes definitely true, you don't get your money back in resale. however, buying a car and modding it to your style and taste is a lifestyle choice. people spend money on gardens, people spend money on renovating property, people spend money on designer clothes, because thats what they like.......we spend money on our beloved cars! i feel that for the money that you will lose in resale is definitely worth the time spent driving a car specced to you! not to forget the appreciation of your ride from family, friends, and fellow tuners.

    remember, most things you spend money on, you will not get your money back, so why not spend a bit more and make the most of it.

    2010 Reflex Silver MK6 Golf GTI
    Sunroof - MDI - Superchip - 19" VMR V710 - Kuhmo Ecsta SPT KU31 - VW Racing Panel Filter

  6. #26
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    167

    I'd say have a little bit of both. But definitely get some power first. Once you have the go, then give it some show.

    The first mod I did was the Revo Technik flash....next on my wish list is some light weight black rims. (My car is black).
    Revotechnik stage 1 flash, BC Sports coilovers, Lenso Type M's, APR R1 diverter valve

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |