I agree there are lots of people who 'waste' (I use the term loosely because there are many arguements for/against) money on mods. I've been tempted myself. I guess the only thing I can say is forums/car modding is real not imaginative? For the record, Im 22, work as a full time professional, renting at the moment because I've just got a promotion & moved states but buying in the next 12 months. I only have a handful of beers a week after work and only get drunk once every 6 months maybe.