As of today, I've spent $3460 on my car

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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Maybe I am pushing the wrong idea with the thread right now.

With $3460:

I could buy a lot of beer.
Build a few kick *** computers
Get a lot of lap dances
Pay for a lot of 87 octane gas
etc.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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with this car im actually keeping a word document of every cent spent on this car

even gas (which is killing me)
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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With that money, that could have gone towards your tuition.

Believe me, I've regretted almost every cent I've wasted on my first car (92 Integra). Ran like crap when I sold it, but hey, I had a shiny new GReddy exhaust! Yay. -_-
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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if i never spent a dime on any car i would have enough cash to get a super ninja assassin squad and president bush would be a martyr for retarded coke children.

(drunk post sry)
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DeZt
You could've sold your car and spent all the money (on the car+mods) on a better used car.
thats what i keep telling him

For 6g's you can buy MANY fun cars that will beat much higher priced cars like miata's, eg's, or go dorifto in rx7's or 240's.

I've spent total on my car for aftermarket parts...probably 300-400 dollars..

Free mudflaps from my brother
free 27mm fsb from friends
sick deal on my magnaflow titanium exhaust for 270
misc badge/license plate - 50

It helps to have some self control on your spendings which is really hard to do. I really wanted to drop $$ on jdm fogs, lip, springs etc...do i NEED it? nope, do i want it? hell yes. when i start making big money you can bet i'll put everything i ever wanted in this car.

oh yeah, it also helps when u dont have money

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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oh yeah, and i probably wouldve been half way done resto-modding my 67 GTO
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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YOu have no idea how how much money I have lost on my car. Nooo Idea.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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swap?

or
:]
fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and midnight snack for the next two months.

dam im craving a guad......
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SkylineR35GTRx
thats what i keep telling him

For 6g's you can buy MANY fun cars that will beat much higher priced cars like miata's, eg's, or go dorifto in rx7's or 240's.

I've spent total on my car for aftermarket parts...probably 300-400 dollars..

Free mudflaps from my brother
free 27mm fsb from friends
sick deal on my magnaflow titanium exhaust for 270
misc badge/license plate - 50

It helps to have some self control on your spendings which is really hard to do. I really wanted to drop $$ on jdm fogs, lip, springs etc...do i NEED it? nope, do i want it? hell yes. when i start making big money you can bet i'll put everything i ever wanted in this car.

oh yeah, it also helps when u dont have money
I think you are in a slightly different situation though. You have an STi and that kind of changes it. I got a question, did you count the cost for your mirror(s) and the new tires?

I think the thing that costs me the most was the wheels, tires, and mounting and balancing.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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swap?

or
:]
fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and midnight snack for the next two months.

dam im craving a guad......
Haha. I think the $3k is about enough to find me a rolled clip. I dunno about labor and wiring though.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
YOu have no idea how how much money I have lost on my car. Nooo Idea.
I do.




as for what I would do with the money I put into my car if I hadn't put it in my car. Probably ate or drank it away so ummmmm.... I'd put it in my car.

I'm on the lower side of dough spent but It's probably more than twice what the onion put.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Imprezzy
With that money, that could have gone towards your tuition.

Believe me, I've regretted almost every cent I've wasted on my first car (92 Integra). Ran like crap when I sold it, but hey, I had a shiny new GReddy exhaust! Yay. -_-
i keep all my money in my cars...i could cash out right now if i set my mind to it
95 Miata $2900 sell for $3000
88 323 GTX $3150 sell for (got offers for $4500)
99 2.5RS $7800 sell for $7800?

so we'll see if i cash out 6 months after i graduate and the student loan bills come...F
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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I've spent over $6200 on my R32 since 9/06 to keep it drivable and stock. It is currently at the dealer getting a new transmission and HVAC system. I got this car to stop spending money on my Suby and now I feel dumb when I realize I have spent my way nearly to what a swap would have cost in my Coupe (that was the dream). Oh well, no way I coulda known what was in store for me I guess. Live and learn, learn and burn.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
I do.




as for what I would do with the money I put into my car if I hadn't put it in my car. Probably ate or drank it away so ummmmm.... I'd put it in my car.

I'm on the lower side of dough spent but It's probably more than twice what the onion put.
I'd bet your estimate would be off by at least $5000



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