Buying exotic versus buying relatively cheap and upgrading?

I have always fought with the idea of saving up and buying a really really nice car. Not something huge like a Ferrari or Lambo, but like an Aston Martin DB9 or something. However, I have also come across the idea of making my own car. For instance, buying a brand new BMW M3 and fitting new suspension, breaks, intake, headers, exhaust, and a few very low profile areodynamic changes to the chassis. Basically to make it preform just like a 120k car but cost less. Not like a NOS'ed car full of stickers and the sound only comes from the exhaust. A genuine full bodied engine sound.
Now both are good ideas however, after 10 years or less after I want to get rid of it, it will be harder to sell the customized car than it will be to sell the aston martin. Will I be losing more money in the end sale than I will be saving from making my own car? Is it worth it since I am choosing how to build my car? Is it worth the effort? What are the pros and cons of each?

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2 Responses to “Buying exotic versus buying relatively cheap and upgrading?”
  1. cgriffin1972 says:
    July 26, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Most people that put 1000’s of dallars into there cars are doing it because it is what they want.

    Not everyone will think it is as cool as you do.

    I would say the exotic is the way to go for resale. Unless your in the custom world hardcore you will have a hard time selling it to someone without taking allmost all the add ons off.

  2. I_Love_McRedneck says:
    July 26, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like you already know the pros and cons of each. Why are sports cars so important to you? The only chick you’ll snag is a gold digger, like that’s what you really want or need for that matter.
    Why not just drive a normal car like everyone else?

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