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[Porsche Monkey]

So I have this girlfriend and we are planning on getting married soon.  She has been great to me and I have serviced her regularly.  Her warranty is going to run out soon and I am curious when would be a good time to start modding her for better performance?   

[Sinister]

Buy her a treadmill...NOW.

[sqweak]

Mods have a negligible effect on resale value.  Suggest you trade-in ASAP so as to get the highest value.  Out of warranty service becomes very expensive.  Can you lease a new model and still keep the old one?

[Sinister]

Can you lease a new model and still keep the old one?

That's illegal in some states and downright dangerous depending on who the old one is.

[Manny]

Modding for performance as she gets older is a bit of a contradiction, as tolerances tend to loosen a bit with age. If you can handle the sketchier nature of a more modern ride, trade her in now.

[Sinister]

Modding for performance as she gets older is a bit of a contradiction, as tolerances tend to loosen a bit with age. If you can handle the sketchier nature of a more modern ride, trade her in now.

Although, there is something to be said for sticking with a model once the valves have seated and everything is running smoothly.  A few tweaks here (diet) and something there (exercise), might do wonders.

[lucazuma]

...dont buy, my friend...multiple lease is the way to go

[Manny]

Although, there is something to be said for sticking with a model once the valves have seated and everything is running smoothly.  A few tweaks here (diet) and something there (exercise), might do wonders.

Which is true, but you can't make a rocket from a Red Flyer wagon. You'll just disappoint yourself when the wheels fall off at some ungodly speed...

[Sinister]

...dont buy, my friend...multiple lease is the way to go

If you have the cash.  But, looking long-term, what vehicle will be there to take care of your needs in your old age?  There is something to be said for getting a quality model and taking care of it.

[lucazuma]

...well, if you HAVE to buy  , some modding could be good but dont go extreme...nothing worst than an shiny, big turbo stikin' out of a rusty hood...

if she is not inclined towards keeping in shape, she will probably let it go a bit...you either stick with her as she comes (my sugestion) or, if you know already that you wont be pleased with her in th future, keep shoping  

[swerdna]

Tour the factory. All purchases eventually resemble the factory. If the factory is in good condition, nothing to worry about.

//best thread ever

[Sinister]

Tour the factory. All purchases eventually resemble the factory. If the factory is in good condition, nothing to worry about.

//best thread ever

While true, this is also a rule of thumb.  Emissions and air quality standards were different, years ago; these have effects on interior and exterior finishes of a building and its machinery.

[lucazuma]

...i must admit that, infact, i have toured some factories for this specific reason. Turns out some factories were much better than the product...


(from every point of view)

[Porsche Monkey]

Buy her a treadmill...NOW.

Nah that is the last of the mods I would need to do.  She is only around 110 pounds.  I was thinking of doing the dual headlight mod cause I really like the way they look and perform.  Her intake works great although it can be noisy at times.  I would like to add some meat to the back end with a larger rear tire, I know this is just for looks and may make her turn in a little slower but I can deal with it.  

...dont buy, my friend...multiple lease is the way to go

I am tired of leasing.  I have leased so many of em and its the same thing over and over.  You get a big penalty for adding too many miles or if something breaks out of warranty.

That's illegal in some states and downright dangerous depending on who the old one is.

I have tried this before too with disasterous results.  There was only one time I got away with it and that was when I got to ride two at once.  Not as great as it sounds, It requires way too much attention and energy and by the time your done your exhausted.  

[Porsche Monkey]

Which is true, but you can't make a rocket from a Red Flyer wagon. You'll just disappoint yourself when the wheels fall off at some ungodly speed...

That is some really good advise.