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Nothing, just normal maintanence 16 20.25%
Under $2,000 23 29.11%
$2,000-$5,000 14 17.72%
Over $5,000 26 32.91%
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Old 04-06-2005, 01:09 PM
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Re: You spent how much???

Most of my cars are daily drivers so I just do the normal maintenance, and some preventative maintenace on them. My pickup got a new class 3 hitch last fall to be able to tow a car carrier, and that was the extent of extra money I spent on my vehicles. My Bel Air is a different story, though, as I hope to begin restoration on it this year. It's hard to spend extra money on your vehicles when you have a family.
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Re: You spent how much???

I currently have $15k invested in a car that I paid $300 for. (that's not a typo)

I also have $7000 invested in this darn 73 station wagon, but its worth it. I consider any car worth it, provided its a personal investment, not a material investment.
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Re: You spent how much???

$3,000 in my Camry. It runs like new, though. It'll top 300K if I want it to.
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Old 04-17-2005, 12:49 PM
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Re: You spent how much???

I have no idea how much i'll put into the 944. The Tracker... maybe 1k in offroading parts.
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I'v put in about 6k in my '72 Chevelle. Alot more is to come. These cars are always a work in progress though.
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Old 07-22-2005, 06:39 AM
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Uh, do $17 wheel covers count? Other than that, I've replaced the front and rear speakers, and that's it on my $5900 'Bu.
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Old 08-27-2005, 12:53 AM
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Re: You spent how much???

Ive only speny the $2500 it costed to buy the car so far, but after i drop about 2-3 thousand in it, it will drop 2 sec off and run 10's in the 1320 (1/4 mile) without even trying.
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My Summit cost me $1,500. Car in its current state is worth its weight in gold (2600 lbs. ) if you ask me, reason being: A/C and heater work perfectly, abundance of passenger/cargo room, 25-30MPG in the city, comfortable, looks pretty nice IMO (everybody loves the Summit! ), pretty darn fast, very reliable, lots of fun to drive. What's the deal-o?

I've dropped about $400 into it so far.

- $200 - Upgraded sound system. New unit; bigger, and louder speakers.
- $200 - Tints. 15% in the rear windows; 35% (I think) in the front.

I'm not sure if I should go all out on this one. Seems like a good enough car with lots of potential, but the idea of modding a mini-minivan is probing my mind in a bad way. Suggestions?
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I am WAY over $5000 in mods.
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Re: You spent how much???

Lets see here,20" American Racing Casinos,Corsa Catback exaust,XM Satellite Radio,Window Tint,z rated tires for those wheels,just added 2 Sony subs,Sony in dash CD/DVD player,Sony amp,and yes,Sony speakers,and no repairs.About 5 grand dropped into the Eldorado.
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Re: You spent how much???

I recently spent $30,000 modifing my truck.
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Re: You spent how much???

1990 240sx pay $500 planning engine swap 5-6k full body kit suicide doors hood & hatch mods interior mods
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Re: You spent how much???

Short Ram Intake: $200
Strut Bar: $80
Headlight Bulb Upgrade: $20
Euro Taillights: $80
Rear Bumper Light Mod: $25
So about $405.

More is planned.
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Re: You spent how much???

I got over 15K in my Teg
When I sell the Teg im getting an Supra, plan on dumping about 50k in extra's in that puppy
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Re: You spent how much???

dam was that your R. makes me feel sik to see a type R go like that. RIP fosho.
anyway i have about $200 in my ford B2 on audio, and i have about $500 in my 72' porsche 914, -FI, starter, Front bumper, gaskets, cables etc
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