I have no life...

[MakotoS13]

Cars should be left as a hobby not a money pit that consumes all your free time.

an 18 year old is telling this to a 22 year old college graduate that has had more liffe experience than some poeple ever do... this.. no you have missed the point. just because you love something doesn't mean your life revolves around it. there is a difference between pursuing a dream and letting it consume your life. apparently you just lack the backbone to keep everything in balance.

don't shove your insecurities and inadequacies off on me. i pity you.

[2fourDsx]

I'm not saying YOU personally...im trying to make a point...for some people it is the life, for me it isnt all it cracked up to be. I was just posting to shed some light on other things. You gotta keep an open mind. Basically if its the life for you, good for you... but consider the options. I'm not saying everyone should turn in there 240's and start playing b-ball, but try it...you might like it. I mean I started at 13 what if I became a mechanic and I spent my whole life messing with cars? Thats something that I have decided I don't want to do. I'm not quitting on my car, but I wont be as engaged as I used to be. And Makoto you're absolutely right... the problem is it did consume my life, I feel it did anyways, so it is a problem to me. I'm sure you did have many other experiences too, I want to be caught up by the time I'm 22, ya feel me.

2fourDsx

[ZK]

Geez, you guys need to chill out. I'm 27 now. I must be an old man to you! I've been messing with cars for the past 8 years or so and I'm not even that worked up on this as you guys.

The 240 is my 3rd car to modify and build. Looking back now I have to agree that when the car does become your life it really destroys you when something happens. I've had my cars broken into numerous times, people stealing parts and trying to steal the car itself! But I dont let that ruin my life and not let me do what I want. My 240 was considered TOTALLED in a hit and run accident yet I had it REPAIRED. The repair cost more than the car itself! Each time it feels like my world is falling apart when something happens but I just grit my teeth and keep on going.

I still enjoy cars, driving and racing but I've found that life is not complete without other stuff and people in it. I have friends who are getting married, buying houses and I always get the "when are you going to grow up?" It doesnt bother me because I know what I like and for me it is a hobby not my whole life.

You guys are young, enjoy life, stop worrying about this stuff.

[s14 blacktop]

you know whats funny I got started on my car after I got married and bought a house, but the car is not that important. its just fun to have to take on a course or back road and have fun with what you built, oh and its nice to have the extra power when a guy thinks hes a bad ass...just the expression on their face is worth it..

[turbozxi]

Originally Posted by ZK

Geez, you guys need to chill out. I'm 27 now. I must be an old man to you! I've been messing with cars for the past 8 years or so and I'm not even that worked up on this as you guys.

The 240 is my 3rd car to modify and build. Looking back now I have to agree that when the car does become your life it really destroys you when something happens. I've had my cars broken into numerous times, people stealing parts and trying to steal the car itself! But I dont let that ruin my life and not let me do what I want. My 240 was considered TOTALLED in a hit and run accident yet I had it REPAIRED. The repair cost more than the car itself! Each time it feels like my world is falling apart when something happens but I just grit my teeth and keep on going.

I still enjoy cars, driving and racing but I've found that life is not complete without other stuff and people in it. I have friends who are getting married, buying houses and I always get the "when are you going to grow up?" It doesnt bother me because I know what I like and for me it is a hobby not my whole life.

You guys are young, enjoy life, stop worrying about this stuff.

I am much the same except heavily into drugs when young, but have stopped, it seems cars are my new drug of choice. IMO it is the drugs that make everything outside of being stoned boring... Seems logical but few people consider the reality. You need to a few different interests for sure struggling at the moment.