Poll: help me pick new wheels for the X3

[G.Irish]

"Built not bought" Really? You've got access to an engineering production facility where you assembled your own turbo and intercooler? You CNC'ed those cams yourself?

You mean all the main manufacturers don't build their cars either in your interpretation?

A manufacturer is doing almost all of the engineering and design, stamping steel, welding seams, painting bodies, and building at least some components in house. If an enthusiast welded together his own tube-frame chassis or made something out of carbon fiber then sourced the other parts, then they could say 'built not bought'. So maybe a Formula SAE team could say "built not bought". Even someone who rebuilt their own engine can claim 'built not bought' status. Hmm, maybe I should start a Built Not Bought Bureau to give people official inspections and a seal of authenticity for their modified cars.

"The BNBB regrets to inform you that your 2005 Mustang GT does not meet the exacting requirements of Built Not Bought status. If you are willing to disassemble your car and restart your project to meet specifications, you can resubmit your application in one year's time."

Not saying there's anything wrong with taking pride in your handiwork, but being arrogant about slapping on a bunch of bolt-ons seems silly to me.