Well put.
Dan go compare the book value of your car to what you spent and you can verify this is the truth.
The way you been modding you have 2x the value of your car already.Try to sell it and get ready to cry.
Our cars are built to be driven,not built to sell,thats for sure.
I look at it this way.
If I can build EXACTLY what I want my 17 year old car to be for say 15,000....I would rather do that than go spend the same 15,000 on a newer car that just wont put the same smile on my face everytime I drive it or walk away looking back at it.
If it was within my finances,I would love to have a 6speed swap with hydraulic clutch in my Car.That would just be the icing on the cake as far as mods go no matter what your build is.