Every person’s budget is different and so is their level of tolerance for pain and suffering. As, you may see where this is going. No matter how much money you think you may save buying something used, all too often the desired result is less than expected, and unsatisfactory.

With the tremendous selection and competitive pricing available today for car body kits of every style and description, it would generally make little sense to risk everything else involved to save a few bucks on Eclipse body kits or any other body kit purchase.

What’s “everything else involved”? Well, your time for one. First of all it is very easy to search for a body kit online. Go to Google.com and type in “car body kits”. Check out a few of the vendors on the first page of search results. With a minimum of time invested you should be able to find what you want. Now, if you start looking around for a used kit, who knows how long it will take. Then, let’s say you find one. Where is it, how do you take a look at it? Do you really want to buy a used body kit sight unseen? So you have to invest time there.

Then, if you do buy it, the real fun begins. You get the thing and almost immediately you realize there are going to be problems making it fit your car. Maybe big problems. So, you either try to make it fit or you attempt to return it to the seller and get your money back. Or you try to make it fit, realize you can’t, and then try to return it and get your money back. Either way, good luck. Oh, and of course you can’t get your time back. No returns there.

Speaking of your money, there are costs beyond just the purchase of a kit, such as Civic body kits, itself. You either have to install it yourself, which at the very least requires an investment in materials and tools, if not a place to work, or you need to pay someone to do the installation. If you are now in this position with a used body kit, invariably the job will be more difficult and costly than if you had purchased a new kit manufactured for your car make, model and year.

All things considered, it makes sense to avoid used and buy new car body kits.

Car customization has come a long way since the days of Prohibition. Illegal "bootleggers" were responsible for starting the American auto racing scene, as well as the customization industry. Today, there are thousands of ways in which you can customize your ride. In addition, there are numerous styles in use, including Dub, German, Clean, JDM and many others. However, what do you do if you don't want to adhere to a single style? The limitations imposed by styles can take away many of the liberties that customization is supposed to bring.

If you have decided to ditch the styles and not follow the crowd, you'll need to know a few things about what customizations are available, or even possible for your ride.

Body Kits – Body kits offer you an immediate and relatively simple way to change the look and feel of your ride. These kits usually include left and right rocker panels, as well as front and rear bumpers. Some kits come with spoilers, grille inserts and front air dams, as well. A kit can give your car the aggressive, ground-hugging stance of a racecar, or the look of a rally car. The sky is the limit, as far as styles are concerned, though you should only purchase a kit that is made for your vehicle.

Custom Wheels – While the current trend among many tuners is to use incredibly large wheels, these are not the only option. You can find oversized wheels that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and lightweight. Full aluminum (rather than enameled steel) is a good choice for your rim, especially if you demand performance. These are very lightweight and can improve your vehicle's performance in terms of both speed and stopping capacity.

Engine Customization – Customizing your engine will help you add beauty, as well as functionality. Cold air intakes can help you add performance, as well as a great look, while performance plugs and wires can do the same. A performance radiator is an excellent option for those who intend to put their car or truck to use on the track, complete with a high-pressure radiator cap (these may need to be purchased separately). Advancing your timing will allow you to gain better performance, while the aluminum gears can add even more to the look under your hood (visit AndysAutoSport.com for all the customization options you need).

As you can see, you can customize your ride without adhering to any specific, orthodox style and get the ride that you want in numerous ways. After all, isn't that what customization is all about?