$150k+ Modified F8Xs

[Carl L]

Originally Posted by absoluteis350

Except that you couldn't take your kids to soccer practice every day on your way home from work.
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Your kids practice soccer every day? If so, I like your style (and there is no sarcasm in this) as 3 hours of practice per week is not enough.

[richardg]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Porsche will happily build you a 991 GT3 for $130k.

Not anymore they will. 991 GT3 no longer have allocations But please believe I am hoping to see some downward trend in prices on these. Not happening at the moment.

[absoluteis350]

Originally Posted by Carl L

Your kids practice soccer every day? If so, I like your style (and there is no sarcasm in this) as 3 hours of practice per week is not enough.

LOL .. ok so I exaggerated a bit.. maybe 3-4 days a (work) week You can't deny for a four seater, there's not many better (I didn't say nothing better, I said not many better)

[991brothers]

Originally Posted by richardg

Not anymore they will. 991 GT3 no longer have allocations But please believe I am hoping to see some downward trend in prices on these. Not happening at the moment.

Have hope. I plan to pick up one but I do want some options on that car since I would daily that as well. Extended Fuel Range, Front Axle Lift system, LED lights, Etc....


Also, I think its exciting to see people really cascading quality modifications on the M3/4. I think that the looks are just as satisfying as a GT3 after all is said and done. Everything adds up

[Drizz]

too much $$$ for a 3 series

[AMPowerJ]

Arghhh ... This is depressing and I just looked at my AX bill.

I paid 67K for mine with minimal options. I did get the adaptive suspension which I shouldn't have because I've replaced it with coilovers but oh well. After it is all said and done with wheels, tires, suspension, exhaust, random exterior mods, tuning, etc. and labor I will have around $13K more into mine.

So $80K total to have the M3 just like I want it. I don't think that is too bad considering some are driving off the dealer's lot with an $80K loaded M3/M4 bone stock.

Plus I've come to realize that modding my car is really my #1 hobby. All hobbies cost $$$ no matter what they are so if you factor that into all of this too, I don't feel as bad.

There ... maybe I don't need to pay for a therapist after all.

[FC4]

Originally Posted by Powaup

So I was just window shopping on the IND distribution website when I suddenly realized that we will soon be seeing $150k F8Xs on the road... Here's the breakdown:

Fully loaded m4: 92k
Individual interior/ext 8k
Turbo back akra 8k
Lip+ splitter 1200
Cf Mirror caps: 800
Carbon fiber trunk: 2400
Vrs side skirts 2450
Vrs cf hood: 6900
Vrs diffuser: 6900
Alcantara headliner: $2500
Electronic steering wheel: $1800
Awron gauge $1000
Dinan tuner $2500
kW 3 way clubsport 6000
Hre s or p series: 9200

Total= $143.6k
tax + labor(let's say 10%)= $157k
not including: small parts, tires for the new wheels, clear bra etc...

Looking forward to seeing how it looks once some of you guys make it happen

LOL...really? WTF kind of rationale is this?

By this logic, there are thousands of $400-500K GTRs, Supras, Gallardos, and Vipers running around.

[Just Drive]

Originally Posted by Drizz

too much $$$ for a 3 series

If you marginalize it like that...then how is paying $90k+ ok for a 3 series?

[absoluteis350]

Originally Posted by Just Drive

If you marginalize it like that...then how is paying $90k+ ok for a 3 series?

And while we are exaggerating, might as well throw in "and how is paying $250k for a VW beetle, errr, Huracan worth it?"

Or better yet, how is spending $150k on a gt3 rs which looks EXACTLY like a VW beetle ok? I mean, most people wouldn't know the difference. Hell, you throw on some of those Flower shaped rims and *I* wouldn't know the difference.

[chiplee]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

And I will still enjoy my $70k M4 just as much.

Under $69 here, with dct, exec and 19's. Very satisfied, lol.

[mshab356]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Porsche will happily build you a 991 GT3 for $130k.

Yea but then you have to order wheels and an engine with that.

[Blksnowflake]

Originally Posted by absoluteis350

And while we are exaggerating, might as well throw in "and how is paying $250k for a VW beetle, errr, Huracan worth it?"

Or better yet, how is spending $150k on a gt3 rs which looks EXACTLY like a VW beetle ok? I mean, most people wouldn't know the difference. Hell, you throw on some of those Flower shaped rims and *I* wouldn't know the difference.

What the hell are you on about, makes no sense.
A Huracan, a Beetle and a GT3 are vastly different machines, by miles.
A gotdamn Beetle.........remind me never to have you go car shopping, I say P1 and you return with a Toyota Sienna minivan.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by 48Laws

Unfortunately, you'll still be about $40k shy w/ taxes and markup. Lol


Edit: someone beat me to it.

Yea fair enough! $150k might have been ok for a base gt3 but its short for the rs

Ok, i'll change my answer to keep my $67k out the door m3 stock, use $70k to get a 997.1 TT.

Point being, i love my m3 but as a $60-70k car.

[rmedeir1]

Who cares if an M4 is over $100k or $130k with aftermarket. For some people it's a project and a bit of self-indulgence to create something your very own. I have done this and and doing it to my Rubicon. Is it practical? No. But if you can afford it without sacrificing savings to each their own.

I would love to see a poll on how much people have spent on their cars plus mods....

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by Powaup

Yep. Love my boys at IND but that is a bit much! Even for those guys.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by rmedeir1

Who cares if an M4 is over $100k or $130k with aftermarket. For some people it's a project and a bit of self-indulgence to create something your very own. I have done this and and doing it to my Rubicon. Is it practical? No. But if you can afford it without sacrificing savings to each their own.

I would love to see a poll on how much people have spent on their cars plus mods....

currently, if I am totally going to go through with what I want...

I think I'll end up adding in about... 7k or so. MPE Exhaust, Dinan Stage 1, iND Painted Grill, and some minor stuff after.

[sameh]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

I'm keeping it stock for exactly that reason... if I was going to spend $150k I would be getting a 991 GT3 RS....

Amen!!

[Just Drive]

Originally Posted by absoluteis350

And while we are exaggerating, might as well throw in "and how is paying $250k for a VW beetle, errr, Huracan worth it?"

Or better yet, how is spending $150k on a gt3 rs which looks EXACTLY like a VW beetle ok? I mean, most people wouldn't know the difference. Hell, you throw on some of those Flower shaped rims and *I* wouldn't know the difference.

...but the M3 is a 3 series with upgrades all around. There's really no exaggeration here.

[48Laws]

Originally Posted by mshab356

Yea but then you have to order wheels and an engine with that.

[IEDEI]

the M3 is great for $70k.

the M3 is terrible for $150k.

the 'modifying' culture is to blame. people go overboard on their cars. a couple little tweaks...fine. spending that much on modifications? a total waste of time and money....materialistic excess cannot buy you happiness.

[SDSmurf]

Someone somewhere is saying that any standard performance street car is even worse than just a total waste of time and money. Even a Golf Gti, since you can get a perfectly decent diesel model instead. A $70 000 car!?!?! Gosh darn it, why waste such a lot of money on a car!?!?

So who draws the line where, who chooses?

I love seeing modified cars - I might laugh privately at what I consider poor taste, but love the fact people can choose. Their money, their car....

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by SDSmurf

Someone somewhere is saying that any standard performance street car is even worse than just a total waste of time and money. Even a Golf Gti, since you can get a perfectly decent diesel model instead. A $70 000 car!?!?! Gosh darn it, why waste such a lot of money on a car!?!?

So who draws the line where, who chooses?

I love seeing modified cars - I might laugh privately at what I consider poor taste, but love the fact people can choose. Their money, their car....

nah. people buying a well-engineered and built car and deciding that THEY know better about what do engineer it with is a waste of money. There's a difference between buying a $70k car and adding your favourite exhaust or maybe some different wheels. But buying a $70k car and adding $50k+ of parts and modifications just shows mental disability, IMO.

For the record, yes i have modified my cars in the past....and they became (A) less reliable and (B) led to a neverending list of 'future mods'. It wasn't nearly as satisfying as my current 1M which i've kept stock, if i'm honest.