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sac · 07-14-2011, 08:19 PM

Alright, so..
after i have now put +$18,000 into my s14, i just wish i would have built a 67-69 camaro, or mustang. I still love my s14, and well there is not one damn thing wrong with it, but.. now that im a little older, i just kinda want different things.
anyone else feel this way?

like after your project has met your goal, you dont feel your sense of accomplishment, you wish you had a different thing all together..

jesse_s13 · 07-14-2011, 08:20 PM

That sucks dude.

Hoffman5982 · 07-14-2011, 08:24 PM

At least you finished. Most don't get that far

koukisilvia123 · 07-14-2011, 08:27 PM

Well i kind of feel the same way, but im only 18 lol

i bought a prelude as my first car when i was 16, probably put $3000 into it, lost most of it when i sold it last year in june, bought an s14 for $5000 in july, probably spent around $6000 in mods so far, will probably put another $1500 on paint and wheels, so $7500 into it. I have probably only driven it for 3 months total since ive gotten it... i now want an evo, though i loved the prelude (regret selling it, reliablity ftw) and the s14 (sexy money pit), i could have an evo by now -_-

sac · 07-14-2011, 08:30 PM

yeah..
i have to buy a clutch, (stock one sucks)driveshaft, (sold steel one so i could go aluminum) buy a stereo head unit, and install the seats i just bought
and i am not happy with the current paint, and was considering respaying the exterior. (already media blasted the whole car, did all body work, and painted inside, underneath)
but i just wish i would have done a 67 or 69 mustang really..
maybe i can sell this off, and buy a Dynacorn body and build off that.

Bryants95240sx · 07-14-2011, 08:30 PM

The way I look at it your gonna spend your money on something so mine as well eNjoy what your spending it on. 99 percent of hobbies youll never see a return of the money invested so just enjoy it, you only live once.

sac · 07-14-2011, 08:32 PM

its really finished though.. i just.. i am kinda bummed i didnt get that.. accomplishment feeling.

sac · 07-14-2011, 08:36 PM

definately sucks.

nismo 240sx · 07-14-2011, 08:40 PM

after you drive it and have some fun with it and get alot of complements on it..your feelings might change...from your avatar it looks like an ls1 so you got the best of both worlds handling and speed! it everything you wanted and it will make you be a lil kid again!

sac · 07-14-2011, 08:45 PM

i have drove it, and got the compliments. but.. still its not.. what i want..
id trade it strait across for a 67-69 mustang or a 67-69 camaro that was rust free, with no motor..

koukisilvia123 · 07-14-2011, 08:50 PM

The compliments is definately an ego boost that makes me want my car more lol, and the fact that its "built, not bought".

And get the camaro, not mustang

jesse_s13 · 07-14-2011, 08:51 PM

Your obviously not happy with it dude. Sell it or trade...

Shadowhunter · 07-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Do what makes you happy. I'm all about the feeling I get from driving my cars. It's just like a relationship if the passion just is not there then there's really no point.

sac · 07-14-2011, 08:55 PM

yeah, i think if i could sell it for the cost of a dynacorn body, id sell it.
otherwise, i will just keep it

adam s · 07-14-2011, 09:01 PM

A study was published recently showing that people who had finally achieved long term goals often found themselves feeling disappointed or let down, even though they had actually completed what they set out to do.

The feeling is similar in a sense to buyer's remorse.

The journey or adventure that precedes and accompanies the goal is often times the most exciting and fun part, and after completion we often feel let down, lonely, or empty.

Sell the s14 and build a different car. (Easier said than done, I'm sure.)

sac · 07-14-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0apgun

pics of this s14 with 18 grand into it

i'll tell you what to fix with it and then it will make you happy

Its not hard to put that kinda money into a car man. Not when you buy quality parts and not knock offs. Especially when you media blast your car and repaint the entire thing.

I dont really need to post pictures to impress a bunch of people i will probably never meet.. lol im not the type of guy that cares too much what others think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam s

A study was published recently showing that people who had finally achieved long term goals often found themselves feeling disappointed or let down, even though they had actually completed what they set out to do.

The feeling is similar in a sense to buyer's remorse.

The journey or adventure that precedes and accompanies the goal is often times the most exciting and fun part, and after completion we often feel let down, lonely, or empty.

Sell the s14 and build a different car. (Easier said than done, I'm sure.)

ya, kinda some of this, and also.. the knowledge that i will never get near what i have into it back, and then not wanting to destroy what i have created. it just sucks.

yellowxhoodie · 07-16-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

Alright, so..
after i have now put +$18,000 into my s14, i just wish i would have built a 67-69 camaro, or mustang. I still love my s14, and well there is not one damn thing wrong with it, but.. now that im a little older, i just kinda want different things.
anyone else feel this way?

like after your project has met your goal, you dont feel your sense of accomplishment, you wish you had a different thing all together..

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

I dont really need to post pictures to impress a bunch of people i will probably never meet.. lol im not the type of guy that cares too much what others think.

lflkajfj12123 · 07-14-2011, 09:02 PM

pics of this s14 with 18 grand into it

i'll tell you what to fix with it and then it will make you happy

nathanong87 · 07-14-2011, 09:05 PM

yea i'm so over mid nineties nissan sports car

DM Sims · 07-14-2011, 09:26 PM

How often do you anticipate the completion of a project or a release of a product and once you have it, you feel it isn't what you expected or hoped for.

I'm glad you saw your car through to the finish but I'm sorry it doesn't fulfill your desire. But at least now if you want a different car you have a nice 14g bargaining chip.

Om1kron · 07-14-2011, 09:22 PM

Almost there in the money game and as I get older I just wish I had more money to spend so I could say done, boring. But I guess that's what holds my interest for the vehicle.

Bryants95240sx · 07-14-2011, 09:34 PM

I think getting there is all the fun, like a video game once you beat all the levels what's left to enjoy.

sac · 07-14-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryants95240sx

I think getting there is all the fun, like a video game once you beat all the levels what's left to enjoy.

well, there is the driving, and making stock vettes, and stock shelby mustangs look ridiculous is always fun, and when the clutch arrives tomorrow or monday, and my driveshaft is done (probably tomorrow) its definately gonna be fun..
its just not what i want anymore.
i want something that will hold its value, but yet still be fun.
this car wont hold shit for value..
ugh.

soreballz · 07-14-2011, 09:39 PM

Why don't you sell your fancy FR500C and buy a an old Mustang/Camaro with that money, Mr. Engineer?

WOOOO WOOOOOOO!!!

sac · 07-14-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Why don't you sell your fancy FR500C and buy a an old Mustang/Camaro with that money, Mr. Conductor?

WOOOO WOOOOOOO!!!

i never said i was a conductor.
i have operated locomotives with rail cars attached to them for 3 years, however i went a different career path once i completed my degree.

do you always bring up shit from 3 years past when you talk to people?

soreballz · 07-14-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

i never said i was a conductor.
i have operated locomotives with rail cars attached to them for 3 years, however i went a different career path once i completed my degree.

do you always bring up shit from 3 years past when you talk to people?

Nahh, I just remembered that particular hilarious thread. And I mistyped. Engineer, not conductor.

You never did post pics of that thing, did you?

redss · 07-14-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

Alright, so..
after i have now put +$18,000 into my s14, i just wish i would have built a 67-69 camaro, or mustang. I still love my s14, and well there is not one damn thing wrong with it, but.. now that im a little older, i just kinda want different things.
anyone else feel this way?

like after your project has met your goal, you dont feel your sense of accomplishment, you wish you had a different thing all together..

Show us what you have accomplished.

Let us be the judge.

sac · 07-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redss

Show us what you have accomplished.

Let us be the judge.

aight..
ill post a pic after i respray it.
it was my first paint job ever, so it didnt turn out too amazing. lol

DoobieS13 · 07-14-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

aight..
ill post a pic after i respray it.
it was my first paint job ever, so it didnt turn out too amazing. lol

so this thread just ended

redss · 07-14-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac

aight..
ill post a pic after i respray it.
it was my first paint job ever, so it didnt turn out too amazing. lol

didn't see your location.. I come thru SLC a few times every year during the winter season. Like you guys say.. "Best Snow Ever"

Havent' really found anywhere else comparable.

I stopped counting how much I spent on my cars. And If I have to count every dollars spent on tires drifting and cars breaking, and building... etc.. I would not sleep cuz I know I spent $$$$$$$$$$$$

I just finished rebuilding my drift car. and I was itching to pick up a z32. I almost did but the thought of not having enough garage space keeps that part of me grounded. I have 3 s chassis and I still want more.. My next house will need to have a 10 cars garage and enough driveway space to keep another 10..

07-14-2011, 08:19 PM	#1
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S14 nearly done, now i wish i had built a "classic" Alright, so.. after i have now put +$18,000 into my s14, i just wish i would have built a 67-69 camaro, or mustang. I still love my s14, and well there is not one damn thing wrong with it, but.. now that im a little older, i just kinda want different things. anyone else feel this way? like after your project has met your goal, you dont feel your sense of accomplishment, you wish you had a different thing all together.. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

07-14-2011, 08:20 PM	#2
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That sucks dude. __________________

07-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#3
Hoffman5982 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 29 Posts: 2,491 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	At least you finished. Most don't get that far __________________

07-14-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yeah.. i have to buy a clutch, (stock one sucks)driveshaft, (sold steel one so i could go aluminum) buy a stereo head unit, and install the seats i just bought and i am not happy with the current paint, and was considering respaying the exterior. (already media blasted the whole car, did all body work, and painted inside, underneath) but i just wish i would have done a 67 or 69 mustang really.. maybe i can sell this off, and buy a Dynacorn body and build off that. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

07-14-2011, 08:30 PM	#6
Bryants95240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: alabama Age: 33 Posts: 668 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The way I look at it your gonna spend your money on something so mine as well eNjoy what your spending it on. 99 percent of hobbies youll never see a return of the money invested so just enjoy it, you only live once. __________________

07-14-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
koukisilvia123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: socal Age: 69 Posts: 911 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Well i kind of feel the same way, but im only 18 lol i bought a prelude as my first car when i was 16, probably put $3000 into it, lost most of it when i sold it last year in june, bought an s14 for $5000 in july, probably spent around $6000 in mods so far, will probably put another $1500 on paint and wheels, so $7500 into it. I have probably only driven it for 3 months total since ive gotten it... i now want an evo, though i loved the prelude (regret selling it, reliablity ftw) and the s14 (sexy money pit), i could have an evo by now -_-

07-14-2011, 08:32 PM	#7
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its really finished though.. i just.. i am kinda bummed i didnt get that.. accomplishment feeling. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

07-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#8
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	definately sucks. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

07-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
nismo 240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pomona Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	after you drive it and have some fun with it and get alot of complements on it..your feelings might change...from your avatar it looks like an ls1 so you got the best of both worlds handling and speed! it everything you wanted and it will make you be a lil kid again!

07-14-2011, 08:45 PM	#10
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i have drove it, and got the compliments. but.. still its not.. what i want.. id trade it strait across for a 67-69 mustang or a 67-69 camaro that was rust free, with no motor.. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

07-14-2011, 08:50 PM	#11
koukisilvia123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: socal Age: 69 Posts: 911 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	The compliments is definately an ego boost that makes me want my car more lol, and the fact that its "built, not bought". And get the camaro, not mustang

07-14-2011, 08:51 PM	#12
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Your obviously not happy with it dude. Sell it or trade... __________________

07-14-2011, 08:55 PM	#13
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 36 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Do what makes you happy. I'm all about the feeling I get from driving my cars. It's just like a relationship if the passion just is not there then there's really no point.

07-14-2011, 09:02 PM	#18
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,480 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	pics of this s14 with 18 grand into it i'll tell you what to fix with it and then it will make you happy

07-14-2011, 09:05 PM	#19
nathanong87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maryland Age: 33 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yea i'm so over mid nineties nissan sports car __________________ IG @nathanong87 --- Night ★ Life natelife.tumblr.com

07-14-2011, 09:26 PM	#20
DM Sims Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How often do you anticipate the completion of a project or a release of a product and once you have it, you feel it isn't what you expected or hoped for. I'm glad you saw your car through to the finish but I'm sorry it doesn't fulfill your desire. But at least now if you want a different car you have a nice 14g bargaining chip.

07-14-2011, 09:22 PM	#21
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Almost there in the money game and as I get older I just wish I had more money to spend so I could say done, boring. But I guess that's what holds my interest for the vehicle. __________________ Wayne

07-14-2011, 09:34 PM	#22
Bryants95240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: alabama Age: 33 Posts: 668 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think getting there is all the fun, like a video game once you beat all the levels what's left to enjoy. __________________

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