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Which would you choose? Laser eye surgery or 19" rims + aftermarket sub/amp?

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Old 08-08-07, 09:28 PM
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Default Which would you choose? Laser eye surgery or 19" rims + aftermarket sub/amp?

$4000 Dilemma....

~$4k - Laser eye surgery (I'm nearsighted, and its quite bad at -6.50 on both eyes)

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~$3k - PIAA 19" Super Rozza (and tires)
~$1k - Sub/Amp: JL 12" w6v2
JL 500/1
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Old 08-08-07, 09:34 PM
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hm..
I'll definitely go with the Laser eye surgery..
and then pimp out your car man!

you will be able to see the pure Sexiness of your IS250 with better EYES..
Old 08-08-07, 09:34 PM
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Car parts, because I am afraid of laser surgery. My insurance will cover it and I still won't get it because I have heard of adverse affects such as tear ducts being damaged.
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Laser=no more glasses or contacts= freedom!
Old 08-08-07, 09:40 PM
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def laser surgery..it'll pay off in the long run. Besides its just a car man
Old 08-08-07, 09:48 PM
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i did both. enrolled in my company's health care spending account where they take out 367 a month from my paycheck. paid for lasik n got it done in january. got reimbursed by the spending account in february. used the reimbursement money and bought wheels in may.

but if you have to choose one, i'd pick lasik. i'm very satisfied with the way my lasik came out. i'm at 20/15 and could even see 2 letters from the 20/10 line! i was at -7.0 and -7.5 before so i was pretty damn blind. and also it does mess with your tear ducts so you always gotta use eye drops but that'll eventually go away in a year.
Old 08-08-07, 10:05 PM
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Default The best money I ever spent...

...was on my college education.

However, LASIX is definately the second best on the list.

As much as we love our IS, it doesn't hold value to our own health and well-being.
Old 08-08-07, 10:36 PM
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Just goto vegas cuz you could turn that 4k into MILLIONS
Old 08-08-07, 10:36 PM
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Eye surgery. What good is all the upgrades if you can't see them?
Old 08-08-07, 10:46 PM
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4k for laser eye? buddy of mine just had his done for 2500. im thinking of getting mine done later on. maybe a christmas gift to myself
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get your eyes fixed. you don't wanna blame your eyesight for not seeing a hole and bending your rimz!
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Fix up your car so all the girls will want you... but the bad thing is that you wont be able to see if they're hot or not.

Go with lasik man. I think we look better without our glasses.
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I'm one of the horror stories about lasik. Anybody that wants more details can PM me and I'll share my experience. I think it's good for certain people, but definitely not right for others...

BTW, $4K to $6K is definitely the going rate for the reputable names in the field. This is one area where you don't go bargain hunting on too much, because even with a top guy doing your procedure (as I did), there can be real risks...
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Your quality of life is more important than rims. Get the most out of life more by seeing better!
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Lasik--definitely. I did it 4 years ago. No regrets.


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