Money

[wird06DSM]

Ok I have been thinking about this for a while and I am finally gonna do it. I am goin to add up how much I have spent on my car, and only having it less than a year.
I will exclude oil changes, brake pads and fluids.


OK
1996 Mit. Eclipse Spyder with 98,000 miles $3,500
Punishment Racinging IC pipes $125
Greddy BOV $80
E316G $250
Install kit $159
3 in Catback Exhaust $360
3 inDownpipe $130
Open Dump $40
Greddy/Denso 660's $200
SAFC $125
Greddy Shift knob $40
Ebay Short Shift ( B&M knock off) $50
Fidanza Flywheel and ACT Clutch kit $540
SS Clutch line $22
PLX wideband $270
Autometer Boost Gauge $40
Lotek Gauge Piller $60( i think)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5 $100
190 lph Fuel Pump $95
Kuhmo AST 225/50/16 Tires $309
Timing belt $80
Tranny parts $800 ( about)
RRE Catch Can $54
Door Handle #1 $20
Door Handle #2 $53
Trunk Carpet $25
Turbo XS MBC $70
Ebay intake $50
NGK Wires $55
Balance shaft belt $30
Motor Mount kit $80
here are the numbers.. shit i dont wanna do this.


So with out car included its ... damn .. $4,312 not to bad for not even having the car for a year... i think i probly have for got some stuff

Price with car is $7,812

SCORE PRIDE

 

[bartels903]

I piss 7,800 a day

 

[qiklitltsi]

I spent $7500 for my car and $1600 bucks on parts in just over 4 months and havent bought any more parts since then and havent driven it since either. I know as soon as I get it out in 2 weeks hopefully Im going to buy another $1600 in parts atleast seeming I need a clutch and a front mount. But hey im not going to complain Its my hobbie and I dont have anything elsa to spend it on.

 

[wird06DSM]

I ant complaning I just didnt think it would be that much .

 

[awamsley]

This is my parts list on the car. Some of the things have been removed when I turbo'd the car like exhaust manifold and things like that that are not used any more. Last I checked I was in the low-mid $20,000 range. I am sure there are some things not listed. Next is to rebuild the engine.

Vertical Door Conversion
18" HP EVO Wheels
4-Infinity Kappa perfect components systems
2-Memphis Audio MCD1000 Amps
2-Memphis Audio MCA3004 Amps
2-Sets of Stinger 2-Channel RCA's
2-Sets of Stinger 4-Channel RCA's
Stinger 1/0guage Power and Ground Cables
Stinger Speaker 12guage Wire
2-Stinger Amp Kits
8-Stinger Quick Disconnects
Pioneer In-dash Touch Screen DVD
Corbeau Seats
Corbeau Seat Sliders
Autometer Cobalt Series
Boost, Voltmeter, A/F meter, Wideband A/F meter, EGT, and Oil Pressure Guages
Apex-i S-AFC 2
Megan Racing
Down Pipe, Test Pipe, Cat-back, and Exhaust
Megan Racing
Header *Removed
DEI Heat Wrap *Removed with Header
MSD
DIS-2 Box, Coil Pack, Tach Adapter, and Wire Harnesses
Big-Bore Throttle Body
Injen CAI *removed
Yellow Street Glow Undercar Kit
Bomex Body Kit
Weapon R Fuel Pressure Regulator *Removed
OBX Intake Manifold *Removed
OBX Fuel Rail *Removed
OBX 12:1 Fuel Management Unit *Removed
Accel 250cc injectors *Removed
Viper
Alarm, Window Module, Dual Range Motion Detector
Chrome Headlights
Chrome Taillights
Clear Sidemarkers
CI Missing Link Synapse
Treadstone/Turbonetics t3/t4 Turbo Kit
Vortech Super Fuel Management Unit
Accel 450cc Injectors
Custom Yellow Carpeting
Custom Yellow Interior
Bosch O2 Sensors
Bosch Spark Plugs
Helicore 10.5mm Spark Plug Wires
B&M Fuel Pressure Guage
HKS TYPE-1 Turbo Timer
Custom fiberglass amp rack where the back seat was
Custom sub box in the trunk

 

[tunethis]

Car parts and accessories add up quick.

 

[Maurice_RS-T]

That they do, I have about $20,000 in mods alone.

 

[TunaTalon]

Car costs are better measured as $/mile cost of ownership, all costs included.

If you can get down to $0.45/mile you have a low cost car. The trick is to drive a lot of miles.
My Talon cost just over $20K new in 1997 and mods since then are also just over $20K But with 187,000 miles it has been a low cost car including gas, tires, insurance, etc.

My latest stroker project was extensive but still cost less than three years depreciation on an Audi TT. And Audi TT’s should be happy that I don’t street race.

Soooo, the next time your wife complains about the cost of your DSM mods, just offer to take her for a drive to average the cost down. Yeah that will work.

 

[gsxtasy]

I try not to think about what I've spent on it. Just depresses me.

 

[Locke]

I think I'm at around $660 in non-maintenance spending.

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

I JUST hit the $4500 mark but I am on a fully built 2.3 and supporting mods. Gotta love having connections.

 

[blackGSX2g]

Very much over 10k without the cost of the car

 

[Tsi_User]

Im at the 2k mark in spending on the DSM, but I do get everything cheap and/or used . The worst part is i've owned the car for 4 years.

 

[Artago]

Don't know exactly but over $10000 and counting. Not including the price of the car.

 

[T is for TURBO]

I spent $7500 for the car and about 5k for mods and repairs , and now I need a rebuild... so make that 8-9K

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Very much over 10k without the cost of the car

I'm with ya. I don't even want to start thinking about how much I've paid for this DSM in new parts.

Bright side is that the entire damn car is almost like factory fresh

 

[98evoIIIpwr]

Here I go

Evo III longblock- 1200
FP3065-2500 w/ all the goodies ..W/G etc.
FMIC--1000 with coupler, piping etc.
JMFAB SMIM--525
Tubular Exh Mani-200
Ross Pistons / Eagle Rods--700
AEM EMS w/sensors and UEGO--1900
Rims / Tires--at time of purchase-- 1300
Springs / Struts--450
Mounts--150
BC Cams-300
Head work and valvetrain--1500
AFPR-225
SS lines--350
Oil / Turbo drain line-100
Cometic HG and Studs--250
AEM TruBoost--225
Other misc. guages---200
Turbo back exhaust---600
Fuel Pump and rewire-125---13800
Paint--1600..custom color
Aluminum Radiator with fans--350..includes 2 sets of fans : (

Thats over 15k and there are a lot of things im sure I didnt mention..

I hate putting that into perspective..but it's my hobby and I can't do without it.

 

[browning]

best advice don't keep track of what you spent it is a hobby and if your wife or significant other finds out your a dead man

 

[ricktb]

T is for turbo, I spent about the same on my car so far, and its still 99% stock and still have engine work, and cosmetic touch ups left.. I'll spend $16K before I get to adding power. (yeah I didn't get the best deal, but I don't regret a dime spent to have my dream car now)

 

[Flash]

I have a specific folder I keep the receipts from everything I buy for my car. I should take a picture of it. It's thick.

 

[Ramphix]

Well I just figured out what I have spent on my Talon since I got it less than 2 weeks ago.

2 Brand New Low Profile Tires - $200
Radiator Coolant - $13
Oil + Oil Filter - $22
Power Steering Belt - $15
Alternator Belt - $15
Idler Pulley - $20
Spark Plugs + Plug Wires - $41
Shop Work Free - $60.02

Total = $386.02

A lot more to come though in the coming weeks...

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

I have a specific folder I keep the receipts from everything I buy for my car. I should take a picture of it. It's thick.

Do you have a separate folder just for all the different sets of rims you buy. You should be about due for another. Been a couple months.

 

[T is for TURBO]

I should take a picture of it. It's thick.

thats what she said
sorry, had too

 

[xdxoxuxgx]

I'm a little over $5,000 in just mods, another $3,600 for the car. And that's not including insurance or other maintenance, oil/fluids or gas. And I'm still in high school, stuff adds up quick.

 

[Clutch GSX]

I've kept track of mine over the past 6 months since I started my 6 bolt project. Check this shit out:


Car (98 GSX) $6,500.00

Tax and Registration $203.00

Smog $200.00

Engine (6-bolt) $400.00

Exhaust W/ Silencer (Apexi N-1) $207.00

EPROM ECU $250.00

1G BOV $20.00

Wideband O2 Sensor $148.00

Turbo Timer $64.50

Cherry Picker W/ Balancer $165.00

Extreme PSI: Exhaust Mani, Wastegate Flange, Lifters, & Engine Gasket Set $731.45

MAP: Turbo, Valves, Valve Guides, Headstuds, Main Studs, Freeze Plugs, Flywheel, Motor Mount Inserts, Spark Plug Wires, Wastegate, Injectors, Valvelocks, Spark Plugs, Cam Gears, Valvesprings & Retainers $2,901.31

Timing Belt Kit W/ Water Pump $294.92

Synapse Blow Off Valve $184.99

FFWD: Cams, Stroker Kit, Exhaust Mani Stud Kit, Hi-Flow Fuel System, oil filter housing, BS Elim Kit, Exhaust & Turbo Gasket, Spal Fan, Valveseals $3,277.00

Machine Work $2,500.00

Transmission $3,000.00

Radiator Hose, Couplers, Oil Pressure Gauge, Air Filter $190.00

Rear Hatch Supports $56.04

CAS $48.00

Visor Clips & Floor Mats $32.00

Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure Gauges, OEM MLS Headgasket, Rad. Cap, 4.3 Clutch, Clutch Line, Valve Locks, Boost Controller, Vband Clamp and Flywheel $1,085.74

Total: $22,458.95
Then add tools, gas, insurance, oil changes, etc and it gets crazy.

And I still need DSMLink, blow thru setup, Intake mani, Big Break Kit, Oil pump, Alarm System, New Rear Diff, RRE 2Gina1G wire harness, and a custom DP along with random parts that I havent thought of yet. Then once it gets running its on to exterior mods!