How do you guys justify spending tons of money on our cars? [I Need Help!] - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CyberGreyConvertible · 06-21-2014, 09:32 PM

Well, I've always wanted to ask the community how you guys justify spending lots of money on your Camaro(s). I work full time and work extremely hard to earn my money, so I like to know that it's going towards something I love (my car!). But, I still feel a bit of remorse when I spend a lot of money on aftermarket parts, as spending money in general makes me feel a bit guilty. So, how do you guys cope with the bittersweet feeling? I need advice!

Thanks!

jrhagen · 06-21-2014, 09:34 PM

My car, my money, no worries.

Low Saturn · 06-21-2014, 09:36 PM

The smile it brings to my 11 year old sons face every time he gets in the car is all the justification I need.

Sapphire · 06-21-2014, 09:37 PM

I understand how you feel. but sometimes you have to view it as you have one life to live, and as long as I can afford the other stuff I have to pay for, why not save up and buy something nice for myself and the car. hey it could always be worse right?! extra cash could be going toward drugs lol

StevenBateman · 06-21-2014, 09:38 PM

It's your car. So make it yours. There are a lot of Camaros out there, so make yours stand out and be proud to say "that's MY Camaro!". Not trying to down on anyone who has only stock parts because the Camaro itself is an amazing and beautiful machine.

pickwithaustin · 06-21-2014, 10:01 PM

Life is short. My parents never spent any money on anything, they just put it away. When they passed away, there was more than 7 figures. Why didn't they enjoy some of it? I'm going to.

Spend, as long as you also save, because you only have one life. If you have children, then definitely put things aside for them as well... but not at the cost of not enjoying yourself also.

07-SRT · 06-21-2014, 10:03 PM

When I go on vacation and spend disposable income the enjoyment only last a week and is gone.Each time I drive my "Modded" car I get enjoyment. At least that's how I justify it.

Ksmoke · 06-21-2014, 10:06 PM

I work a ton of hours every week managing a restaurant. I make enough money to pay all my bills (insurance, car payment, etc..) and then have some left over to save. Luckily growing up I learned the value of saving and being smart with money. I've learned enough to be able to spend money I want to spend, buy what I want, and do what I want. I know to many people who live pay check to pay check and that's just not fun. As long as your smart with your dollar you can make things work. As long as I know in the long run I have the ability to spend some money in car parts I'm going to enjoy every second of it. Buying different parts for my camaro is just another enjoyable thing to do in life.

Baer383 · 06-21-2014, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhagen

My car, my money, no worries.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

CyberGreyConvertible · 06-21-2014, 10:25 PM

Thanks for all of your opinions, guys. I really appreciate it. I've always felt guilty about spending money, so it makes this whole process difficult. I see something affordable that would be awesome for my car, but I still feel a bit of remorse if/when I purchase it.

Kendall421 · 06-21-2014, 10:27 PM

I can afford it. But... I spend an absorbenant amount of time reviewing and looking at mods and really get choosy on what I go with and spend within reason and justifiable. I did mostly exterior appearance mods. Now doing a few under hood mods. But subtle ones. I could afford a whipple, headers, etc. But then I think....why! The car is quick enough for the street and fun to drive. So even though I can afford to do it, it does not make sense.

So how do I justify it? I raced cars for 23 years and spend hundreds every week in fuel, racing tires, oil, entry fees, etc. All race cars are sold! I can afford to put the money into my toy! However, it is only justifiable for you if you can put food on the table, pay your rent/house payment, and basic living expenses first. If not, you should just drive what you can afford in the condition it is in.

Live within your means and don't be "car poor"

luis550 · 06-21-2014, 10:34 PM

I'm young and don't know how to manage my money lol jk. I'm 20 years old and after my next semester of school is paid and all my bills are paid I don't have anything else to spend my money on other than my car. Sometimes I won't spend money on the car and spend money on myself(clothes, vacation,etc)

Rat · 06-21-2014, 10:38 PM

Enjoy life to it's fullest!

It could all be over in a flash.

Baer383 · 06-21-2014, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis550

I'm young and don't know how to manage my money lol jk. I'm 20 years old and after my next semester of school is paid and all my bills are paid I don't have anything else to spend my money on other than my car. Sometimes I won't spend money on the car and spend money on myself(clothes,vacation,etc)

Vacation @ 20 yr old

06-21-2014, 09:32 PM	#1
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	How do you guys justify spending tons of money on our cars? [I Need Help!] Well, I've always wanted to ask the community how you guys justify spending lots of money on your Camaro(s). I work full time and work extremely hard to earn my money, so I like to know that it's going towards something I love (my car!). But, I still feel a bit of remorse when I spend a lot of money on aftermarket parts, as spending money in general makes me feel a bit guilty. So, how do you guys cope with the bittersweet feeling? I need advice! Thanks!

06-21-2014, 09:36 PM	#3
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	The smile it brings to my 11 year old sons face every time he gets in the car is all the justification I need. __________________

06-21-2014, 09:37 PM	#4
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	I understand how you feel. but sometimes you have to view it as you have one life to live, and as long as I can afford the other stuff I have to pay for, why not save up and buy something nice for myself and the car. hey it could always be worse right?! extra cash could be going toward drugs lol __________________

06-21-2014, 09:38 PM	#5
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	It's your car. So make it yours. There are a lot of Camaros out there, so make yours stand out and be proud to say "that's MY Camaro!". Not trying to down on anyone who has only stock parts because the Camaro itself is an amazing and beautiful machine. __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

06-21-2014, 10:01 PM	#6
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Life is short. My parents never spent any money on anything, they just put it away. When they passed away, there was more than 7 figures. Why didn't they enjoy some of it? I'm going to. Spend, as long as you also save, because you only have one life. If you have children, then definitely put things aside for them as well... but not at the cost of not enjoying yourself also. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

06-21-2014, 09:34 PM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	My car, my money, no worries.

06-21-2014, 10:03 PM	#7
07-SRT Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 713	When I go on vacation and spend disposable income the enjoyment only last a week and is gone.Each time I drive my "Modded" car I get enjoyment. At least that's how I justify it. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS Cam/Heads/FBO 498/447 SAE

06-21-2014, 10:06 PM	#8
Ksmoke Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 313 View My Garage	I work a ton of hours every week managing a restaurant. I make enough money to pay all my bills (insurance, car payment, etc..) and then have some left over to save. Luckily growing up I learned the value of saving and being smart with money. I've learned enough to be able to spend money I want to spend, buy what I want, and do what I want. I know to many people who live pay check to pay check and that's just not fun. As long as your smart with your dollar you can make things work. As long as I know in the long run I have the ability to spend some money in car parts I'm going to enjoy every second of it. Buying different parts for my camaro is just another enjoyable thing to do in life.

06-21-2014, 10:25 PM	#10
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	Thanks for all of your opinions, guys. I really appreciate it. I've always felt guilty about spending money, so it makes this whole process difficult. I see something affordable that would be awesome for my car, but I still feel a bit of remorse if/when I purchase it.

06-21-2014, 10:27 PM	#11
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	I can afford it. But... I spend an absorbenant amount of time reviewing and looking at mods and really get choosy on what I go with and spend within reason and justifiable. I did mostly exterior appearance mods. Now doing a few under hood mods. But subtle ones. I could afford a whipple, headers, etc. But then I think....why! The car is quick enough for the street and fun to drive. So even though I can afford to do it, it does not make sense. So how do I justify it? I raced cars for 23 years and spend hundreds every week in fuel, racing tires, oil, entry fees, etc. All race cars are sold! I can afford to put the money into my toy! However, it is only justifiable for you if you can put food on the table, pay your rent/house payment, and basic living expenses first. If not, you should just drive what you can afford in the condition it is in. Live within your means and don't be "car poor"

06-21-2014, 10:34 PM	#12
luis550 Drives: 2013 2lt Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midland,TX Posts: 240	I'm young and don't know how to manage my money lol jk. I'm 20 years old and after my next semester of school is paid and all my bills are paid I don't have anything else to spend my money on other than my car. Sometimes I won't spend money on the car and spend money on myself(clothes, vacation,etc)

06-21-2014, 10:38 PM	#13
Rat Drives: ZL1/TBSS/COPO Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 410	Enjoy life to it's fullest! It could all be over in a flash. __________________ .....2012/14 COPO #33....427, 1.31 60' ....9.39@143...... ................