i can't speak for selrider, but i've heard enough about "doing that is not logical because its cheaper to do this" frankly to me that just goes aganst the idea of building your own hot rod. i'm looking to do it the way i want to (93 Sentra 4dr XE-R), because i don't want to join the bandwagon and buy an ser just because its cheaper.
my reasons for persuing my project XE-R:
1. Swaps/ tuning/ preformance mods are not ever done in a 4dr.
2. doing it in a 4dr, upgrades the "sleeper" look to the max.
3. my 93 XE is the first and so far only car i have ever owned. after i have given it such a rough teenage novice driver life, and not complaning one bit, i'd figure i do something nice with the car.
4. lack of turbos equalls lack of anyone thinking this car can kick some ass. a very good sleeper trait. great for surprises. Turbos are a dead give away to a power surgeing engine. visual or audio.
5. i'm a automotive nut, i have always wanted to tinker with cars but no automotive gurus in my family were able to teach/help me with anything. so when i do buy another or new car, this one is going into the status of "Weekend Hobby Car" or "that car that so and so is workin on in his garage for two years."
6. when i'm done i'll have a completely restored car. i'll have just as much pride as those who put so much time and effort into their classic mustangs, camaros, 38 fords etc....
7. it represents a "passing of the tourch" for a new generation of custom hot rods.
8. every one says i'm cazy to do it and it isn't logical. i should just save my money and put it towards a new car.
9. a good new car doesn't have the same Sentamental Value. which is why i cherrish my XE so much.
10. Life is short, Regreats are evil. i just plain, want to do it.