Likewise the same issue here.
In addition:
Beside the problem, that upgrading 4 star parts to level 5 currently (in my case) did reduce both - the value of the part and the car - the costs for applying the upgrade kits are as follows:
• Engine = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
• Turbo = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
• Gearbox = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
• Tires = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
• Control unit = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
• Nitro = 15 kits, install costs are 268,800 $
Even that i have all parts together, i am far away from beeing able to grind the cash together through common gameplay: 1,612,800 $ only for getting my care somewhat above the current 614 LW? I did finish race event 12/13 with ease - so why is there a limitation of 628 LW for the last event?
I completed the RX7 stage comfortably with 3 Purple parts fully upgraded, I think week 3 and 4 will be a LOT harder as my Mustang isn't that well upgraded, and my M4 is barely started on as I've been using my Razor M4.
The thing that worries me more is the number of crashes I've had that have stolen race tickets from me, I think I've lost 12 this weekend alone, I can see me running out of time due to lost tickets as much as weak cars
But the point is to get those 3 fully upgraded purple parts on the RX7 costs well in excess of $1M - so many people simply did not have the funds to upgrade the car beyond Blue (Rare) - I expect you are one of the lucky few who did.
Oh don't get me wrong I do agree, the upgrade price is a joke and there to make you want to spend real money. I however haven't spent a penny on this game and as soon as I knew which cars were needed I arranged my spreadsheet (yes REALLY) so that they were the cars I've been concentrating on. It worked for the first 2 weeks but I'm $450,000 from getting my 2nd purple part on my Mustang and all 6 on my M4's and still green ☹️
Well clearly they've heard us as the new update has changed things BIG, it'll take a little while to be sure but it certainly looks better
