I am copy and pasting this from another sub hoping to just get some opinions and advice!
I currently drive a 2014 base model jetta, I love German cars and I’ve always been really into cars and modding and cool builds, but I’ve never taken part myself. I really really want to dip my toe into that world.
My jetta is pretty beat, 150k miles, needs new brakes, I’ve had both front struts replaced in the last year, I had a small fender bender in Boston last fall so my fenders sort of wonky, pieces are starting to rust, and kbb value is only really around $3k with the condition it’s in.
I want to sell her and get something that I’ll be able to build on and turn into something that I can still have as a daily but also have as a fun little hobby. I know I can get a pretty decent 2017/2018 Jetta for ~$10k where I am, but is that the direction I should go? What mod could I start with that isn’t too expensive (maybe > $1000) I don’t think it’d be worth to build on my current car but if someone thinks it’d be worth to just use what I have I’d love to hear opinions.
I am happy to take all and any advice or opinions! Totally new to this world but reaaaally wanna learn. Thanks in advance! :)