Mr_E

#1

Right, so I'm sorting out my agreed value insurance (thanks Sky), and I'm just totting up how much I've spent on this car over the past couple of years.

Dear.
Holy.
God.

<stands up> Hello, my name is Mr E and I have a problem</stands>

>>Somewhere in excess of seven grand. Of parts alone. There will be another 3-4 grand of labour.>>

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JDM ST205Blitz Spec NUR Exhaust, somewhere over $1000Needing another one 18000 miles later, bloody annoying.

macavely

#2

don't feel to bad.. at least you have spent your money on something that makes you happy..

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orvillescelica

#3

wow.... but Money is for spending, and this was well spent and it all went to a good cause.

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CelicaZR

#4

Yea I done that recently too.
Although it didnt add up to as much as yours.
But almost
Hopefully your premium wont be that bad

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shin

#5

mine has way pass that.... i spent more than 7 grand on body alone..... **toast to Mr E, i also, have a problem**

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jgreening

#6

I think some of us need a twelve step program to break out of the car modification addiction.

"Hello, my name is Jay and I am an addict. It has been a few weeks since my last modification"

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

dustin15brown

#7

"Hi, my name is Dustin and I'm an addict. It has been, well actually, my car is in the shop right now being modified." Damn I suck at this game

snapshotgt

#8

"Hello, my name is Collin, and i am an addict. It has been a week since my last mod."...swap coming once my engine dies...

...lol...i think most everyone on this site has spent more on their car than it is worth (money...)...but of course, our cars are worth more than money

~snap

p.s. this is a great thread


This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Jan 22, 2006 - 12:02 PM

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Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor

Mr_E

#9

I've got a new BOV downstairs to fit and I keep looking at Apexi Profec Bs.......

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JDM ST205Blitz Spec NUR Exhaust, somewhere over $1000Needing another one 18000 miles later, bloody annoying.

doGGy

#10

wow, im not alone LOL "Hello my name is Romas and im sick, i need help, but i will need it later.... Right now im sick and im enjoing this"

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Supersprynt

#11

Doesnt Greddy make the Profec B?

And as soon as I do paint & exhaust i'll be around the $12,000 mark.

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Mr_E

#12

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QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jan 22, 2006 - 6:01 PM) [snapback]382300[/snapback]

> Doesnt Greddy make the Profec B?

Bollocks, yes, you're right.

I've also got a whole bunch of gauges that need to go in.

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JDM ST205Blitz Spec NUR Exhaust, somewhere over $1000Needing another one 18000 miles later, bloody annoying.

celiracer

#13

Well i've spent well over $7,000 with all my mods after March, and add the $6,000 loan i have on the car, thats about $13,000 all together lol. It's all good tho. I love my car and i love spending money on her

Magic

#14

Mr_E i think i need many drinks people usually buying clothes,diamonds,go to the casino,buying drugs....you choose this for spending your money...everybody doing what they like and makes them feel good...

Can i have a Fosters please ???

Cutrara

#15

Everytime I mod or fix my car I break something.

This post has been edited by Cutrara: Jan 22, 2006 - 2:04 PM

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QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ May 15, 2009 - 4:02 AM)hey, nice mod does it come in hetero?Need parts?I'm parting out a '94 ST

slipgun

#16

Interesting everytime I break my car I mod something. I need a new fender bumper and hood, time for a kit

95CelicaST

#17

I try not to overkill my spending. I am trying to save up so I can move out, so my spending has been slowed. All I want as of now are some Coilovers and Swaybars, and then I think I will be done for a while. I have about 4K saved up to move out, but dear god are apartments pricey in my area... 695/month for 1bd/1ba... thats like.. almost a paycheck!

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Insanity-74

#18

Including buying the car I have spent around £15000 ($26500) on the faff in just over a year

95gtschick

#19

that's not THAT bad....

my boyfriend spent $26k including the original cost of the car on a 99 CIVIC (ex model)

dustinkemp

#20

lol...its pretty bad when you spend more ON the car the what you purchased the car for (me...Right here!)

I think im into at least 7-8 grand......easy!

Mr_E

#21

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QUOTE(Magic @ Jan 22, 2006 - 7:01 PM) [snapback]382324[/snapback]

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Can i have a Fosters please ???

Pint of cooking lager for you sir? Of course.

I'm more of a single malt man myself.

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JDM ST205Blitz Spec NUR Exhaust, somewhere over $1000Needing another one 18000 miles later, bloody annoying.

BBoYRuGGeD

#22

well since we're all confessing...HELLO GUYS my name is bboyrugged and i too have a problem. i am a mod addict as much of u other people are im sure ive put more than 9 grand on my car alone...maybe near 10 grand now. thats not including the 7 grand i spent to buy the car summer of 04. i need help...financially

bboy

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playr158

#23

eh i'm putting about 14 grand into mine

thats no labor fees either

This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 22, 2006 - 9:10 PM

Magic

#24

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QUOTE(Magic @ Jan 22, 2006 - 7:01 PM) [snapback]382324[/snapback]

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Can i have a Fosters please ???

Pint of cooking lager for you sir? Of course.

I'm more of a single malt man myself.

A pint will be nice....thanks man...

jess_i_74

#25

Hi, my name is jess_i_74, and I have not caught the modding disease. I'm just here to drool at all your sweet cars. Thank you.

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jgreening

#26

nice silver vert Jess - the color looks pretty good on it. For those that do not know, that color never came stock.

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

jess_i_74

#27

Yes, it is 2004 Ferrari Titanium paint; done by the guy who had it before me. I do really like it.

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bloodrain

#28

"Hi, my name is Ben, and im a caraholic, the doctors say I have a disease and dont know what to call it."

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Silver94CelicaOwner

#29

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QUOTE(jess_i_74 @ Jan 23, 2006 - 7:53 AM) [snapback]382706[/snapback]

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Yes, it is 2004 Ferrari Titanium paint; done by the guy who had it before me. I do really like it.

I agree, that looks great on a convertable. Good find.

My problems run deep in modding also.....I'm pretty sure that by now I've spent close to what I bought the car for in modifications, but I'm looking to double or triple that number by this year.

I figure since I'm in a good financial position and am working more hours and don't have a car loan to pay, why not??

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3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting.

Negative

#30

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QUOTE(jgreening @ Jan 23, 2006 - 2:52 PM) [snapback]382704[/snapback]

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nice silver vert Jess - the color looks pretty good on it. For those that do not know, that color never came stock.

I learned a long time ago (on my 4th gen swap) not to do this. It just makes you depressed. Now I just keep the receipts and be happy with my car.