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when did you stop modding your car?

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Old 02-15-13, 12:51 PM
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Default when did you stop modding your car?

after how many miles to be specific. i'm at the point which i have to contemplate is it worth to throw money at a 45k mile car?
Old 02-15-13, 12:55 PM
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Never.

45k isn't a lot IMO, especially on a Lexus
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Day after I bought it. So 100 miles.
Old 02-15-13, 01:09 PM
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I started under 1k, about 2 1 month of ownership. I stopped about last year around 15k miles (2 yrs old).

Cutting costs for a bigger purchase!

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Just started modding and I have 50K on it. Just breaking it in my man.
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Started modding at 49k and still going at 71k. The length of time you plan on keeping the car is more important than the mileage.
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45K is when you stop modding German cars or leased ones so you can part out and turn it around. On a Lexus, you're just getting started mileage wise. I have 126K miles and would throw on a mod today if something really jumped out at me. The only reason I stopped is because at this point i'm pretty happy with it and I'm planning on a second car.
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Started the day I drove the car off the lot. Haven't stopped and probably never will. I currently have 60K on an 07 and still looking on how to improve the IS.
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I stopped after I spent $30K at 65,000 mi.
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still moding at 75k miles. got pedals ordered. looking at rims and a front sway bar to match the rear....
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probably now.. im at 92K already
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Bought the car with 72,000 on it and still modding at 89,000 miles. I do think I'm just about done though. I like it the way it is.I still have to do my red outs and install my GFX rear but can't seem to get any time off work. Roof spoiler is all I really still want to do.
Old 02-15-13, 05:10 PM
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I have 103k and I just started, if your replacing worn parts might as well make it with performance parts.
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Ehh I just did some subtle little mods and drive it now. At ~85k and don't plan on doing anything else anymore. Don't see the point in going crazy with the mods when A) I have better uses for the money anyways and B) Its my daily commuter car - I got nobody to look good for but the people who sit in traffic with me
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45k miles? lol. i forgot, your is250 is a lambo.

i' dont think i can ever stop. it's just a hobby.. 38k or 300k miles.


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