Photo thread for tacky car mods

[97prizm]

Sorry, no photo, but those decals car dealers put on every vehicle they sell are ghetto as hell (They used to be actual [cheap] emblems. (Usually coupled with license plate frames). 1st order of business with any new acquisition is removal.

Honorary Mention: unnecessary emblems (i.e. "V6" that came on my Tacoma); like anyone really cares what kind of engine it has, and MAYBE the few that do, probably know or have one.

I believe these are remnants of the days when the sales guy would actually walk you thru the lot and could point out the different models... "SR5" badge is actually a popular options group. I believe all of these were intended to be removed after the sale, but easier to leave them on and some people like to brag/show-off (Exempt would be truly awesomeness like the Superbee or 289 Hi-Po)

It's like how BMW is supposedly dropping the "I" on all of their models. I didn't know it meant injected. It was a way to show off that younhad more power but now everything is fuel injected.

 

[97prizm]

Finally an S class thst isn't black, silver, gray, or white.

 

[Nick1994]

 

[dishdude]

 

[GR_CoB]

2012 Fiat 500 Jolly, cost almost $100k new.

 

[Nick1994]

 

[dubber09]

Lots of money and zero common sense.

Not only that, wheels like that should not be street legal.

 

[Nick1994]

The Fast & The Furious, Toyota Edition

 

[Nick1994]

 

[GR_CoB]

Danger Ranger alert.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Danger Ranger alert.
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Could this maybe be what some refer to as ...... disposable income!

 

[ZeeOSix]

 

[GR_CoB]

That used to be a 1969 Dodge D100.

 

[GR_CoB]

AUDI A4, for your viewing pleasure.

 

[GR_CoB]

1990 Ford Thunderbird... So which one of you wants a new daily under $2k?

 

[dishdude]

A Corolla with a landau top

 

[Owen Lucas]

Automotive Aesthetic Prioritization Syndrome (AAPS)
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Automotive Aesthetic Prioritization Syndrome is a humorous, fictional condition characterized by an individual's persistent tendency to invest in cosmetic vehicle modifications while neglecting critical mechanical and safety repairs.

Common symptoms include:

• Applying excessive decals and stickers to a vehicle with multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard
• Installing aftermarket LED lighting systems despite balding tires with visible steel belts
• Adding oversized spoilers and body kits to vehicles with inoperable windows or missing side mirrors
• Spending hours detailing and polishing exterior surfaces while ignoring concerning engine noises
• Prioritizing window tint installation over addressing leaking fluids or heavy exhaust smoke
• Proudly showcasing custom vinyl wraps that cost more than the vehicle's current market value
• Defensive responses when friends or family suggest addressing mechanical issues first

Diagnostic criteria often involve the "50/5 ratio" - spending 50% of the vehicle's current value on cosmetic modifications while refusing to spend 5% on essential safety repairs.

Treatment typically involves intervention by concerned mechanics, failed vehicle inspections, or the sudden and complete mechanical failure of the neglected vehicle, resulting in a costly reality check.

This condition is especially prevalent among owners of vehicles described as "one muffler away from the junkyard" or "held together by hopes and dreams," yet sporting $2,000 rims and a bass system that can be heard three blocks away.

 

[Nick1994]

Can’t believe I forgot about this thread

 

[GR_CoB]

1997 Honda Life, kei car for $3k with 79k miles. Would you drive it?

 

[Skippy722]

wrong thread please disregard