The day I sold mine I was over it, not one regret. It's just a hunk of metal. The best part was the friends and experiences.
I've been around this scene for over a decade now and I see the gotta have it mentality overtake most projects like a disease. It's the biggest killer. Buy something you can afford easily and keep it on the road as much as you can. A good example is Dfresh. He's enjoyed his car for a long time now and only tears it apart to upgrade when he has the parts and $ to do it in reasonable time. When you buy something that is easily affordable, it can sit around for 5 years while greater priorities come along. I have an old fishing boat and hunting jeep that fit this model perfectly. I've had a ton of fun in both for such a small investment. When they sit and sit I don't care because there isn't much money tied up in them.
Bottom line, your fun isn't going to be equated to your $ investment. Get something you can use and keep around through thick and thin if that matters to you.
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Todd
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