Why Has Mods?

"Money Hustard" (moneyhustard) 07/30/2014 at 11:16 • Filed to: None

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I parked behind this gem the other day at Publix, and just had to share. I have no idea what the hell it is, or why it exists. Perhaps someone could shed some light on this unit for me? What the hell is it?

I wish I had taken a few more photos, just the driver seat had been switched out to a purple Recaro-style racing seat.

Crocket Bernet > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:17

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because race car.

Takuro Spirit > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:17

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Chevy/Geo Metro/Pontiac Firefly/Suzuki Swift

Nibbles > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:20

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Geo Metro/Chevy Metro/Chevy Sprint/etc etc etc

daender > Takuro Spirit 07/30/2014 at 11:20

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With a Chrysler badge.

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:22

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This is so ridiculous that it is awesome.

Money Hustard > Takuro Spirit 07/30/2014 at 11:23

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Money Hustard > Takuro Spirit 07/30/2014 at 11:24

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Why the Chrysler badge then, that's what sticking in my craw the most about the car, cause I don't remember Chrysler making such a car. And aside from that, why, out of all the badges out there, would you pick Chryslers?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:29

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for this exact moment.

to make people's heads explode.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:30

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It's a Chrysler Metro, duh!

Money Hustard > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 07/30/2014 at 11:30

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It worked, it took me a few days to even calm down enough about it to post it.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:31

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This is one of those moments where I can't fathom the idea of why people spend "Extra" money to mod a shit car.

they could have just saved a bit more and got a better car

Money Hustard > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 07/30/2014 at 11:33

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Yeah, if it's your DD, it really is an awful way to go about improving the car you drive. Save you money, get something better if it's your only car. I can't even deal with this.

Wacko > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:35

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I laugh so hard every time I see modded Toyota echos and yaris(yarii). Oh also modded corollas

AthomSfere > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:35

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My thoughts exactly!

It's a sad day when your Aspire wants to be a Chrysler! (OK, maybe not...) And the body kit.

But, the explanation is on the license plate, right? Florida!

Alfalfa > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:37

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"I'm gangsta, 'cuz I drive a G, Oooooooooh!"

dogisbadob > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:45

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There is nothing wrong with that :)

Takuro Spirit > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 11:52

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Easiest badge for them to steal from the junkyard/neighbor/dealer

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 12:03

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I think I know...In Mexico, they have certain Hyundais rebadged as Chrysers for some damn reason. I see them on this side of the border from time to time. That may be the case....or it could just be someone who just enjoys trolling the world.

Mercedes Streeter > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/30/2014 at 12:13

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But that's a Chevy/Geo Metro (or its Pontiac sister). There's no actual reason for it to have a Chrysler badge!

Maybe the owner really loves Chryslers and wishes it was a PT Cruiser?

Snooder87 > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 12:16

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Maybe his plan is to work his way up from badging a Geo as chrysler to badging a 300 as a Bentley.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Money Hustard 07/30/2014 at 12:36

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exactly!

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Mercedes Streeter 07/30/2014 at 12:39

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Found it! they call it the Dodge Attitude. Sure looks like an Accent to me.

Mercedes Streeter > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/30/2014 at 12:44

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Looks like an Accent? Aw nah, that IS an Accent! The humanity!

Man, US manufacturers get pretty freaky with international models...

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Mercedes Streeter 07/30/2014 at 12:52

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I think it probably has to do with import taxes in Mexico. Import the Hyundai to the US, then ship it to a factory within the borders trade zones (maquiladora) rebadge those bad boys as Dodges and suddenly, Poof! It fits the definition of NAFTA trade rules within Mexico and no more import taxes! (I might be wrong about that, but if I am, it isn't by much.)

Mercedes Streeter > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/30/2014 at 13:04

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Sounds like a solid answer. Oh lord, it's so awful!

They didn't even bother removing the Hyundai badges on the new models!