Same deal, if the car had them before, it’s mostly the same car. If it’s a modification, it’s a more different car.
What it comes down to, for me, is the difference between repairing/replacing and modifying. Keep doing the latter and you are definitely going to have a different car.
Admittedly the car example isn’t the best because of all the complexities lol, I would say even if you did an engine swap it’s still the same car
With me, it’s the body and frame that dictates the car. You buy the car, you can swap the engine and legally it stays the same car (you don’t have to re-register it as a new car)
is my car still my car if i plop a new drivetrain in it?
If it’s the same model of drivetrain, like a replacement one, I’d say yes.
what if i’m putting an electric one in to comply with new emissions laws and get a break on tolls
Partially different car then.
how about if i’m adding pop up headlights and t-tops through which to better express my personality (pop up headlights and t-tops are cool)
Same deal, if the car had them before, it’s mostly the same car. If it’s a modification, it’s a more different car.
What it comes down to, for me, is the difference between repairing/replacing and modifying. Keep doing the latter and you are definitely going to have a different car.
Pop ups and t-tops are very cool though.
Admittedly the car example isn’t the best because of all the complexities lol, I would say even if you did an engine swap it’s still the same car
With me, it’s the body and frame that dictates the car. You buy the car, you can swap the engine and legally it stays the same car (you don’t have to re-register it as a new car)