I just got my max and I'm already going too crazy with the cash outflow. Anyone else having that problem? What would you suggest I go for next? I'm thinking something like this...

x Anny Floor mats
x Anny Pedals
x Anny Alum Sills
x Formula 1 Premier Tint

02 Clear Tail lights
H&R Springs
Leatherseats.com seats
Injen Intake
Complete Stereo install, dual amps, 10's, etc. (The one thing I know a bit about)

Anything I'm missing that would look sweet or help perf/handling?


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Shadow Warrior - 2k1 Grey Lustre Max

 

Rims, sports seats, kit, exhaust etc...............................

 

start with handling...1.FSTB 2.RSB

 

So how much do you want to spend compared to what you can afford?

 

Well, I can afford probably 600 a month, but I promised I'd stick to 250 a month on upgrades so the big ones will have to accrue some self-forced value before I drop it. I plan on having the car a damn long time though so I'd lay down 5 in 2 years easy.

V

 

I make about 800 a month, and my problem is 790 goes toward my car!
Go for performance upgrades, then you race for money and buy more mods!

 

I say go with the RSB, then FTSB. After that.....Rims. You are up a creek on the springs/struts until they come out with some adjustables for the 5th gen (boat I'm in).

Just my 2 cents. My car looks great...but somewhat like a 4x4 at the moment.

 

Cattman has had 5th gen AGX struts for awhile now

 

you have only just begun young one

 

front strut Bar, intake, Rear strut bar, and Ypipe

 

Thanks for all the input fellas, it'll certainly help me out. I'll be going RSTB next in line now.

Like a dark deep hole that no money returns from....

Vito

 

Before you do the show, you need lots of go....

Looks like on your budget, you should go for FSTB, RSB, then KYB AGX.

 

for $600 a month....hum....let me think
trade in for a 2k2

 

Isn't minimum wage more than 800/mo? How could your car go for 790 I'd recommend you lease 2 Jaguar X-tyoes instead for $90 less per month

 

I've had the car less than a week now and I'm not sure I like the color anymore. I hope I'll start liking it again. Somehow the grey lustre just fits and then doesn't. Any thoughts? I know a new color is a waste for 3+ gs.

V

 

You know this. It's my new hobby I'd say. I can much more than afford to blow money on a car and won't feel bad about it. I won't go crazy, just make some upgrades that add personal style to the ride and add to my enjoyment driving it for the next 5+ years. That's what it's all about, enjoying the driving experience. I appreciate all the advice you guys dole out, helps plenty

V-Max

 

As we've agreed so many times until the sun went down, cars are not an investment, they are an expense and a luxury. When you have a new car and your company pays you $0.365/mile to drive somewhere, you're probably losing about $0.50/mile even with the reimbursement. So many people do not acknowledge the concept of depreciation. So what do they do? They get rid of the evidence. Yeah, your 98 Max that was 6500 off list lost 11 grand to depreciation in 3 1/2 years, but hey, the sneaky car salesman said you can get 255 hp for the same payment and he'll take the 98 away as a favor to you.......

amortize fellas, don't balloon it. keep it 6-8 years and don't worry about it. I say a person as a rule should drive a car for 5 years more after it's been paid off.