I understand why they do it, but lets be completely honest here. As much as I love my car, it is in no way shape or form the brand or model to be anything truly special as far as exclusive cars go. Reminds me of the overpriced FA Mugen Si.
Wow, they put a lip kit on it, a couple of little trick pieces in the interior, new wheels, and slapped a number plate on it so I can show my friends "how special" my car and I are.
Owner "Look at my new car man! Special Edition! Only 1500 made....Exclusivity comes at a price though."
Friend "Nice what does it come with!?"
Owner shows friend all of the special edition asthetic parts that those base model guys can't buy.
Friend "What else is different?"
Owner "Well, umm.....but.....dude! Did you forget the number plate!?"
I'm really not trying to s*#t on anyone's decision to buy one. You may have bought it because you truly do not want to change a thing on the car and love it exactly the way it is. Plus the fact of knowing that you have a fixed up looking twin from the factory with warranty and all tickles your fancy. If you bought it simply because of the "special edition" different story.
For example, I can understand if you have a C class Merc and you want to make it look like C63 AMG Black Series. AMG however denies selling you parts without a VIN to keep "exclusivity" because that car shares nothing except a chassis with your C class. A real exclusive car. Not just something that allows the manufacturer to hike up the MSRP and the dealer to tack on some number Joe Shmoe in the back came up with #becauseexclusive.
Que hate.....
