I doubt a stock Vette is going to win any of those shows. You\'d still have to put money into it. If you put enough money into an Eclipse GSX, you\'re gonna have a faaaast car.
Those pics you see of cars in parking lots, like Cavaliers with Type-R badges and chrome hubcaps - THAT is rice. And OMG, I HATE 14" wheels on any car.
Some of the cars that luckee posted are garish and flambouyant, but that\'s exactly what\'s hot right now, and those people probably spend 4 hours a day working on their car. LET THEM. I wouldn\'t mind people drooling over my car at a car show.
If you really want to criticize, go find a Type-R Festiva without so much as a high-flow intake to laugh at.
P.S. - For some, it is more financially viable to buy a cheaper car, then add mods over the months/years, as opposed to buying a kick-ass car to start with. Plus, it\'s quite a thrill to beat down some Vette/Viper/Porsche egos.