you cant seriously be comparing a CAR LOAN to a LOAN to paint a car?

Car Loan at least at the end of the day you OWN something.

Whats this guy going to own, a $2000 body work an paint job thats prob not going to make his car worth much more?

I wasnt referring to the CAR depreciating, i was referring to the sERVICES HES TRYING TO BUY.

Taking out a loan an paying interest for $2000 in body mods is a horrible investment. Just like any mods to a car

Taking out a loan for a swap, HORRIBLE IDEA
Taking out a loan to do body work, HORRIbLE IDEA

if you pay cash for it outright different story. you pay an you are done.

If you charge it to a credit card, eh, still a bad investment but it depends on how much it is.

What if he gets his $2000 loan for paint, and he totals the car 30 days from now. Have fun paying a $2000 loan for something you no longer have for the next 6months to a year