CAR ?'s HELP!!!!!

[ProDJ26]

Well sorta, I have a used car that I plan on putting some montey into. It runs well but I'm ready to "pimp" it out a bit. Some things I'm looking for:

Tires/Rims:
They don't have to be spinners or anything like that, just want a newer looking set for a good price. Mine are currently rusted lol

Sunroof:
Needed you guys opinion here. I don't really need one but it would be cool to have one installed....

Paint job:
Car is currently gold looking to getting it painted all black
Suggestions needed

Interior:
This includes everything from GPS's, sound system, seat covers, etc.
Really don't need much except the part where the cigarrette lighter is broke
(no music sucks ball for dates would use radio but they don't have my DJ playlist :roolseyes")

More than anything I want to make the car lok somewhat "brand new" or close to it. It's a 1996 Ford Contour. I would REALLY appreciate any advice on where I could get the parts, paint job etc. as I'm not really good with cars. Other than driving fast and wasting gas. I'll even post before and after pics for you guys

 

[Maxtro]

No offense but a 1996 car is pretty old. It'll be turning 20 in a few years.

I don't know anything about Ford's so I can't really comment.

I did find this on google. Might be worth a look.

 

[search1ng]

sell it, use the money and buy a new car? 1996 ford contour...come on man..

 

[lorekeeper]

Look, my advice, don't spend money on it. It's a contour.

save up some cash and get something else, something that has more aftermarket parts. hell, a 96 contour has a 4X108 boltpattern.

prepare to put a lot more money then you think into it.

I would seriously suggest you do the work yourself, if anything as a learning experiance. paint it with a roller, using the 50$ method. it takes forever, but it's pretty decent, for 50$.

all I would do to cars is drop em, toss on some mags, fix the body and tint it. thats all I need. I'm rebuilding my 78 montecarlo right now, and I'm gonna murder it out (ALL black, black wheels, black tints, black trim black lights etc)

 

[TheBucketOfTruth]

I agree that there's no reason to throw money at that car. Save up for a better car rather than trying to fix up your current one.

 

[Bible_Belt]

Agreed, get a different car. That car was never meant to look good.

Stay away from painting cars unless you are a pro. A good paint job typically cost more than the car is worth, and you don't come close to getting your money back if you were to sell the car. Also, only paint the original color, or it will be obvious that the car was repainted. I have looked into getting cars painted, but always balked at the price. Usually I just bought another car instead.

 

[5string]

I said it before. Get a nice truck. Then when your HB won't shut up, you can toss her in the back with your dog and roll up the windows.

 

[boomerick]

Dude, cars are money pits...

If you really are interested in doing the work yourself get something classic from the 60's or 70's...

They are simple to work on and learn on....

They (if classic) will have aftermarket and internet support (inexpensive readily availible spare parts and guys online who have the answers you'll need)...

They allow you to drive a junker and present it to chicks as an asset and interest item, proof of your desire to improve yourself, proof of your ability to define your own standards and not buy into the rat race and proof of your ability to manage your money by not throwing it away on a newer car which will loose 9/10ths of its value in 5 years....

Plus...you might just grow into liking having a car hobby....


Over and Out.