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Old 10-25-09, 07:07 AM
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Default Too old to be driving a modded 2IS

Ok so im like pushing 30 and I just got my IS350 but im not sure if I should mod the car or not. I feel like im too old for this but at the same time I love this car and i kinda wanna play with it just like the good' ol Honda days. Guys I need your opinion on this esspecially from the old skool fellas like me =). Mod it or not??

EDIT: Im married with children. Driving a lowered 2IS with rims would look kinda funny when my kids and wife are in it don't ya think? (correct me if im wrong) And yes, i will buy another car once my budget is reach

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Old 10-25-09, 07:12 AM
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nothing wrong with a gfx kit, a drop, and some classy looking wheels.
Old 10-25-09, 07:36 AM
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You're never too old to mod.
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Originally Posted by redline201
nothing wrong with a gfx kit, a drop, and some classy looking wheels.
i agree. just dont go the racer look route. go with a more luxury VIP looking setup.
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im 25 i already feel old of driving a modded car, but that's just me, i have seen lots people in their 40s still modding cars, as long as you dont mod a civic, kids won't look at you.
Old 10-25-09, 08:06 AM
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I'm 70, and I drive a slightly modded F, what's this about being too old

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Old 10-25-09, 08:36 AM
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My mom is in her 50s and sometimes takes my car out. Catches eyes...but she still scrapes on driveways.
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Originally Posted by oblivionis
You're never too old to mod.
i agree you're never too old to mod, its a hobby, its not like when u get old you cant have a hobby right?
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Theoretically, the older you are, the more disposable income you should have (house & family aside). Therefore, this is when the hardcore modding should actually begin!
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i will keep modding til the day i die haha
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Originally Posted by montgb
Theoretically, the older you are, the more disposable income you should have (house & family aside). Therefore, this is when the hardcore modding should actually begin!
as long as you dont mod a civic right?
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
I'm 70, and I drive a slightly modded F, what's this about being too old

Lou
hahaha NICE
Old 10-25-09, 09:30 AM
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imo it's a matter of personal preference.

when i first bought my 2is, i was adamant about leaving it as-is. however, after a short while it was hard NOT to want to do modifications to "improve" certain aspects of the 2is.

while there's still a few things i would like to get done before calling it a day, my personal preference for my car has certainly gone up.
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Originally Posted by rule1223
as long as you dont mod a civic right?
Even if you mod a civic, as long as it's done right, it's still respectable.
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Originally Posted by trixxx519
i agree you're never too old to mod, its a hobby, its not like when u get old you cant have a hobby right?
Ok so i can drive with my kids and wife on a drop Lexus IS? its ok? I don't know i think it would look funnny. But then again, I love this car

BTW, the Civic part was funny guys. I could'nt stop laughing when i first read that hahaha


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