Get what you pay for?

[Joey666Crack]

I would really like a second opinion on this.

Initially I wanted to get the HKS True Dual for my coupe, but I lack 1500 dollars. So I found this on ebay, on one of the adds I heard a decent sound clip and was inpressed, but I don't know how to feel about buying a knock off exhaust.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

To buy or not to buy that is the question.

[G_whizz]

Save your HARD earned $$$ and buy something decent IMO.

[telcoman]

I would really like a second opinion on this.

Initially I wanted to get the HKS True Dual for my coupe, but I lack 1500 dollars. So I found this on ebay, on one of the adds I heard a decent sound clip and was inpressed, but I don't know how to feel about buying a knock off exhaust.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

To buy or not to buy that is the question.

Put the money in an IRA or 401k

You'll thank me in 25 years

Telcoman

[Joey666Crack]

Put the money in an IRA or 401k

You'll thank me in 25 years

Telcoman

It'll be a little more than 25 years, I'm 18.

[mbock76]

SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR TOP NOTCH MODS...dont buy s***ty ripoffs because then you just look like "that a** hole on the road". If you buy all top notch things you will feel good about yourself and you will have more pride in mans true love (his cars)...buying some kind of ripoff is like buying a girl a set of saggy fake boobs....whats the point

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I say go for it...

If the product isn't as described pay pal will give your money back!

It looks nice to me!

DJ

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Just with the boob thing... No one but you will ever know...

Keep the money in the bank for more mods and get it!

Only you will know! (as long as it sounds good)

DJ

[marlin29311]

Put the money in an IRA or 401k

IRA's are worthless.

[Poyzinous]

I'm usually against buying knockoffs but metal tubing is hard to screw up... I think it looks pretty good. But make sure you have a serucity net.

[uncbeers]

Put the money in an IRA or 401k

You'll thank me in 25 years

Telcoman

My current 401k says you're a liar.

The money would be gone whether it was in mods with something to show for it or on Wall Street lost in that magic money hole out there these days...

At least it is young...and there's still hope.

[LuckyLuke]

You should use your money and invest in stocks. Since all the stocks are dirt cheap right now. You could double your money in 2 years.. or more!

[telcoman]

You should use your money and invest in stocks. Since all the stocks are dirt cheap right now. You could double your money in 2 years.. or more!

+1

It is difficult to try an convince 18 year olds to begin putting $$$ away.

I'll use my first car as an example.

http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/ford5803.htm

I bought it used in 1960 for $1500.00 I guess it sold new in 58 for around $1800 to $2000.00 That POS was the worst vehice I ever owned and I should have listened to my father who advised me not to buy it.

But I said or whined

DAD IT HAS A 352 CU INCH ENGINE

and wouldn't listen

That was my first and last Ford

Make no mistake. Smart investments made today will grow in value and even 5 years from today those that invested will be smiling.The overall stock market is a predictor of the future and will rise along with inflation, cars, housing commodities, etc

In short, new cars that cost $2000.00 in 1958 now cost $40,000.00

Anyone want to predict the cost of a new vehicle in 2034?

For those that will be in their mid forties by then you may want to start saving soon.

Telcoman

[Joey666Crack]

Don't worry, I took an economics class, and it really got me interested in stocks and bonds, so I set aside 5k just for that. I've just been spending the past 3 months watching selected stocks for what I want.

[Warpkor]

Telcoman has the right idea.

Take a look at this...

SNL offers a revolutionary debt and money-management program. Chris Parnell teaches Steve Martin and Amy Poehler the secret to financial success. It's all detailed in a new book called, "Don't Buy Stuff You Can't Afford." Every debtor in America should read it.

http://consumerist.com/consume...1.php

It's really funny and quite relevant...

[ryan_g35]

Honestly I was oing to put a knock off hks on my car too.. I have read alot of reviews on how good the cxracing and x02 are very good and sound better than the hks.. I think that for 388 plus free shipping isn't bad for this highschooler lol.

Heres two sound clips of the cxracing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8yH1Ojs0Io

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPtxYD1Zx9o

[awdjdmtalon]

I think cheapazz has/had that system. If I remember correctly, he likes/like it.

[G_whizz]

Don't worry, I took an economics class, and it really got me interested in stocks and bonds, so I set aside 5k just for that. I've just been spending the past 3 months watching selected stocks for what I want.

I assume you must be watching Petro Canada then. When the Suncor deal goes through...I know I'll be laughing.

[johnparkyourcar]

I heard the tips don't last. The burnt look will fade really quick, but its still a nice sounding exhaust. I was considering getting a knock off hks exhaust too since I can't afford the real one haah

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

You should use your money and invest in stocks. Since all the stocks are dirt cheap right now. You could double your money in 2 years.. or more!

You could do way better than that!

I bought 1000 shares of BOA for $3.22 in march! This week it was up to 14.58

Well I'm Sure everyone here can add 3 zeros to the end of those numbers...

14580.00 - 3220.00 = 11360.00 Profit....

And It isn't stopping their... a little over a year ago BAC was up to 55bux...

You boys might look into that stock!

DJ

[pfarmer]

My current 401k says you're a liar.

The money would be gone whether it was in mods with something to show for it or on Wall Street lost in that magic money hole out there these days...

At least it is young...and there's still hope.

I would agree if you state over the lifetime of 401-k s. However right now is probably not a bad time to put money into one. If you are disciplined borrow from your 401-k when high and put it into the bank or pay on your house (if you plan on staying in your house). Then pay it back on a climbing market. This will lock in the interest rate (minus possible taxes) as long as you pay it back before you quit your job.

Perry