I think I have become a Mopar snob

barbee6043 said

to me the "mopar snob" refers to the guy at the show that is so full of himself and the car he has there. we have seen them. for those types, everything evolves around them and their "prize" car and if they do not win that $5 plastic trophy, well...... look out world! to them everyone else and their car is below them and his car no matter....
I have no problem with the guy that has to pay someone to work on their car as long as the guy truly loves the car, the hobby, and probably has that deep down desire to able to actually work on his car!!! and it is great for someone to be able to by a "done" car. sure can save some hard work and time and many times $$$$ !!!!!
but for me the satisfaction of fixing something on my car is priceless!!!

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I agree with this statement . I can appreciate both side as I've built my own and paid a lot of $$$ to have a professional restoration. I am not by trade a mechanic , body man nor painter and my mechanical ability ( God knows I've tried) cannot compare to a good professional . That being said I had to work twice as hard at my regular job in order to afford a professional restoration. There may be a greater satisfaction doing with your own hands , but that applies to anything from building one's car to painting the house or renovating the bathroom etc. It all comes down to one's personal abilities to achieve their goal and if they need to hire a professional to get it done so be it. I have had the pleasure of meeting true Moparians some with over the top restorations, some with good old beaters , some in between and even some currently without a Mopar , but their love for Mopars and the hobby is what makes them a true Moparian , not the flashy paint jobs or lack there of , nor the size of their wallets.