VGAce wrote:You're kidding, right? Why is everyone so damn interested in "modding" their car these days? Think of all the time and money you've spent on your Shenmue collection, and you're willing to throw it all away for what is effectively a fad?
..."these days", "fad"...people have been doing it for over half a century.
VGAce wrote:A car is a tool used for transportation, and nothing more.
Speak for yourself. I regard mine as a plaything as well as an essential "need" (I live in the middle of nowhere, basically...).
VGAce wrote:In ten years, maybe less, you probably won't even have your car anymore. They break down, they wear out, and automotive fads don't last. I could understand if you were doing this for a sick relative in the hospital or maybe to pay college tuition, but spending money to "mod" your car is simply unnecessary and frivilous. You'd be willing to trade priceless Shenmue memorabilia - stuff that is no longer made and never will be again - for automotive pursuits? It just seems like a waste of money in the first place, and trading your collection for some scrap cash to modify your car seems like a crime against not only the Shenmue series, but yourself as well. I don't know you personally, but I urge you to think this over.
Jesus...
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In ten years, he'll have other interests, and/or probably be married and have a house to suck his cash dry, too! That's what happens, people move on, he's going from games to big boy's toys like cars, and with few exceptions, hobbies by definition ARE a waste of money (and cars are an expensive hobby...) if you get right to the bone of it. But we enjoy them, and that's what makes us human.
Despite all that, it IS a special hoard of Shenmue stuff, like he said, unique, so I'm kinda glad he'll keep it. Was also very glad he wasn't gonna "rice" the car as well though, and keep it looking nice like it did in those pics. And while car mods ARE fun indeed, they are expensive, and are a depreciating asset, unlike his collection which will probably only go UP in value. Maybe in three years you can sell it and buy a supercharger? ;)