I was sitting at home thinking of how much I have invested in my car including price of vehicle, All mods and labor I keep all records of what I buy, All set and done, Im at $27,870 no regrets, Puts a smile on my face.
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Let's tally it up!
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I don't even bother. I keep all my records as well. I have a guess off the top of my head, but I guess it doesn't really matter to me, I don't plan on selling and sometimes knowing the amount can be daunting.
I'm north of 30k, I don't want to think about it past that.
23k but SO thinks it's 12k
Bought the car 4 years ago for $25k with 10k. Immediaterly put about $6k into mods. Car now has 45k.
My other car I bought new and I don't really have as much of an idea on that one because the mods were done over such a long period of time. But it kept me broke, that's for sure!!
My other car I bought new and I don't really have as much of an idea on that one because the mods were done over such a long period of time. But it kept me broke, that's for sure!!
I don't even want to add it up.
I'm well into the 30s on a car I have only driven twice.. lol
I'm well into the 30s on a car I have only driven twice.. lol
Cost of the car + $450.00. I'm in pretty deep. ;-)
Luckily I do all my own repairs..
couple of heads costed alot
various special tools..engine stand, press, hand tools
I would say 10 grand over 13yrs for keeping car rolling
couple of heads costed alot
various special tools..engine stand, press, hand tools
I would say 10 grand over 13yrs for keeping car rolling
You're a rare breed; very rare breed indeed. LOL. When I had my '03 Cobra, I had invested around $3,500 - $4,000 into it on top of the purchase price. A relatively small investment. One of the reasons why I sold it was because I knew it would be a money magnet over the years. I put WAY too much money into my '94 Callaway Camaro and wasn't about to do it again with my Cobra. I miss my Cobra, but have saved thousands since selling it. To those who continue to invest money into your Cobras, as long as you're happy with the return of fun and satisfaction, go for it. :thumbsup:
LMAO!!! Now this is the thread I want to see. How much does your spouse think you've spent? This seems about right. HALF of what you actually spent. Great answer Bull!!!!
I do have records, but never really added it up. This is the break down:
Coupe: $27K in 2007
Added:
2000 Cobra R Hood
Roush rear spoiler
Custom paint job
JLT CAI (Painted myself)
Custom tune
Alcon front brakes
New Roush rims
Magnaflow CAT back
New Headlights
99-01 Cobra taillights
Custom stereo
26 spline input shaft
Spec Stage 3+ clutch and flywheel
Changed to Mc Leod RST clutch and flywheel
New clutch cable
New clutch quadrant
Line lock
NOS kit with RPM switch
Various billet interior pieces
Various billet engine bay pieces
Some Autometer gauges/Tach
UPR shifter handle/knob
Vert: $15K in 2016
Added:
Re-painted hood
New hood insulator
New billet hood extractors
New belts
New fluids
New pulley bearings
New door handle inserts
New door locks/window switches
New brake pads
New rotors
Painted calipers
Reapplied undercoating
Added custom coil covers
As of now no plans for anything else. Think I've spent enough LOL.
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I am not sure, but it sure has been fun. I do my own work, so that keeps me busy. I love driving it, I even daily drove it the 1st summer I had it. Only issue was gas was $4/gallon that summer. Oh well, it was fun. I race it when I get a chance and always have friends at the track with me, so that is awesome. Hell, my dad came out to one of the track rentals and we got to hang out and bs about cars.
The money doesn't matter to me, as it has given me so many great memories along the way. I'd say I have 35ish total over the years, but that might be off.....haha
The money doesn't matter to me, as it has given me so many great memories along the way. I'd say I have 35ish total over the years, but that might be off.....haha
I bought mine with documentation for 19k in mods I have put another 4k in since then. I didn't think I had spent that much already. I have only had it just over 1 year.
I've owned my car since June of '05....paid $21,500 for it. I've got over $40K in parts and labor.
Jr.
Jr.
Paid 8k for the car... 12k parts and labor...more parts then labor since i do most the work
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I refuse to even think about it.
When ever I think I have too much money into a car, I just think about the guy driving out of the shop at Underground after having them install the works on their Lambo.
When ever I think I have too much money into a car, I just think about the guy driving out of the shop at Underground after having them install the works on their Lambo.
Yeah, I always avoid adding it up.
Bought it for 24k in 08 with 15k miles. Has 21k miles now.
Blew the motor a few years later, fully built with a teksid. I've done 3 whipples, a tvs, and i just ordered a hellion twin 67 hell raiser kit a couple weeks ago. Did a budget fuel system and then an entire fuel system with ID1000's, seats and harnesses, roll bar, full tubular front suspension, built solid rear axle, I've done the rear suspension twice, wheels and tires, true forged tabks, billet idlers, blew up my built rear end once, dual aeroforce gauges, McLeod RXT, brand new stage 3 cams and ARH headers sitting in my garage. Just a never ending list.
But I've got to have between 50-60k and me and my buddies have done almost everything ourselves.
I don't really mind though when I think about people dropping 70k plus on a brand new and then modifying the shit out of it and it losing value. My goal, which should be close now... is 1000 rwhp. I'm planning to do one more motor build and then eventually an auto swap. Never selling this car.
Bought it for 24k in 08 with 15k miles. Has 21k miles now.
Blew the motor a few years later, fully built with a teksid. I've done 3 whipples, a tvs, and i just ordered a hellion twin 67 hell raiser kit a couple weeks ago. Did a budget fuel system and then an entire fuel system with ID1000's, seats and harnesses, roll bar, full tubular front suspension, built solid rear axle, I've done the rear suspension twice, wheels and tires, true forged tabks, billet idlers, blew up my built rear end once, dual aeroforce gauges, McLeod RXT, brand new stage 3 cams and ARH headers sitting in my garage. Just a never ending list.
But I've got to have between 50-60k and me and my buddies have done almost everything ourselves.
I don't really mind though when I think about people dropping 70k plus on a brand new and then modifying the shit out of it and it losing value. My goal, which should be close now... is 1000 rwhp. I'm planning to do one more motor build and then eventually an auto swap. Never selling this car.
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So my car has 82,xxx miles and is an 03. I bought it knowing it needed some work but it ended up needing more than the seller advertised. I finished the car this spring and am happy with it but would have liked to had less money in it.
Here is my list. This down the penny on the car. Nearly lol.
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Cobra $12500•
Taxes $500•
Total =$13,000•
Parts
Paint $500•
Carpet $190•
Chin Spoiler $185•
Transmission-
5th driven gear
37 tooth, syncro
Rebuild kit,
All snap rings $441•
Fogflights/Bezels $60•
Shifter, cluster
bezel, trim paint,
trunk carpet $180•
Stock Springs $100•
Hood Blanket $75•
Mats $50•
Predator Tuner $60•
Rear Toe Links $53•
Cup Holder $10•
Complete Brake Kit $148•
Pilot bearing,
Axle seals and
Bearings, tank
Donut, and
Throw out
Bearing $116.90•
Fuel line clips $10•
Chrome 03's $500•
Fender Liners $36.05•
Lug Nuts $25•
Oil Cooler Rebuild $65•
Dr. Colorchip $58.90•
Working 6 CD $60•
Cooling Fan $60•
2.93 Pulley & Hub $100•
R-134a, Orifice
Tube, PAG Oil,
O-rings, Idler
Bearings $98.66•
Accumulator $30.39•
AC Compressor $178.95•
Intercooler Pump $93.50 •
AC condenser $97•
4 more 6203 bearings $57.60•
Water pump,
Inner belt, battery,
All fluids from NAPA $248•
New OEM Supercharger
belt $17•
2.93 Supercharger
belt $24•
New Bosch Alternator $168•
Dual Interceptor Gauges $315•
Dual Pillar Pod $33•
Aeroforce SVT bezel $25•
Satin Tires/Wheels $600•
Total Parts Purchased $5,067.95
Sold
Old Mats -$30
MGW Shifter -$155
Carbon Fiber
Intake -$25
Aeroforce Gauges -$350
Pulley, Tuner, Belt -$200
Cobra R's -$200
Total Sold =-$960
Need to sell
Machined wheels/tires $500
Eibach Kit $100
Total for the Car
Net for Parts $4,107.95
Car+Taxes +$13,000.00
=$17,107.95
The car this past summer:
The "build" thread:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1041694-Back-in-a-Cobra&highlight=
Here is my list. This down the penny on the car. Nearly lol.
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Cobra $12500•
Taxes $500•
Total =$13,000•
Parts
Paint $500•
Carpet $190•
Chin Spoiler $185•
Transmission-
5th driven gear
37 tooth, syncro
Rebuild kit,
All snap rings $441•
Fogflights/Bezels $60•
Shifter, cluster
bezel, trim paint,
trunk carpet $180•
Stock Springs $100•
Hood Blanket $75•
Mats $50•
Predator Tuner $60•
Rear Toe Links $53•
Cup Holder $10•
Complete Brake Kit $148•
Pilot bearing,
Axle seals and
Bearings, tank
Donut, and
Throw out
Bearing $116.90•
Fuel line clips $10•
Chrome 03's $500•
Fender Liners $36.05•
Lug Nuts $25•
Oil Cooler Rebuild $65•
Dr. Colorchip $58.90•
Working 6 CD $60•
Cooling Fan $60•
2.93 Pulley & Hub $100•
R-134a, Orifice
Tube, PAG Oil,
O-rings, Idler
Bearings $98.66•
Accumulator $30.39•
AC Compressor $178.95•
Intercooler Pump $93.50 •
AC condenser $97•
4 more 6203 bearings $57.60•
Water pump,
Inner belt, battery,
All fluids from NAPA $248•
New OEM Supercharger
belt $17•
2.93 Supercharger
belt $24•
New Bosch Alternator $168•
Dual Interceptor Gauges $315•
Dual Pillar Pod $33•
Aeroforce SVT bezel $25•
Satin Tires/Wheels $600•
Total Parts Purchased $5,067.95
Sold
Old Mats -$30
MGW Shifter -$155
Carbon Fiber
Intake -$25
Aeroforce Gauges -$350
Pulley, Tuner, Belt -$200
Cobra R's -$200
Total Sold =-$960
Need to sell
Machined wheels/tires $500
Eibach Kit $100
Total for the Car
Net for Parts $4,107.95
Car+Taxes +$13,000.00
=$17,107.95
The car this past summer:
The "build" thread:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1041694-Back-in-a-Cobra&highlight=
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I'm probably somewhere in the low 30s, maybe a little less. I figure it's worth at least 25k or more. No plans to sell of course.
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