# how much money you have in your RIDE.. and was it worth it? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 1, 2004, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509 "2004-10-01T16:06:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![oneslowbowtie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/d78d45/32.png) [@oneslowbowtie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowbowtie)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2004, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/21 "2004-10-04T19:17:34Z")
72 chevelle- way to much- close to $15,000 94 formula not done yet… would I do it again, nope. I be making fishing lures in my next life. ---
**Author:** ![Pucci](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Pucci](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pucci)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2004, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/22 "2004-10-04T23:01:39Z")
2000 Grand Am GT…$21,700 total mods…$13,000ish Worth…$20 bucks Pucci ---
**Author:** ![fattyvr6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/977dab/32.png) [@fattyvr6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fattyvr6)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/23 "2004-10-05T02:45:03Z")
> [@ShalerPunk](#): > > Pioneer CD player - trade for Quarter Pounder ($3.50?) it was a double quarter pounder, plus the value meal, bitch… ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/24 "2004-10-05T06:52:16Z")
1973 MG MIdget = Free battery=$50 plugs, wires, coil=$90 oil,filter=$20 starter=$60 total = $220 Still not running ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/25 "2004-10-05T07:09:17Z")
vw gti - 19k - 2k tied up - runs 13’s vw cabby - 700 - spent nothing on it so far - 10k shopping list ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/26 "2004-10-05T12:28:45Z")
'99 Z28 (M6) - $19k (Bought 1year old w/ 15k on the clock) Powertrain: • Whisper Lid/IAT Sensor - 80 • GMAF (currently not using) - 150 • MAC Headers w/ off-road Y-pipe - 475 • SLP Resonator Cat Back - 200 • HPP III - 150 • Pro 5.0 Shifter - 160 • TA Rearend Cover/Girdle w/ Stud Kit - 100 Subtotal: 1315 Apperance & Random: • SLP Bowtie Grill - 100 • ’69 Z/28 GM Emblems - 50 • Harlan Shift-Light - Gift Subtotal: 150 Suspension, Brakes & Chassis: • KVR Black CAD plated Xdrilled rotors and semi-metallic pads (all 4, brand new on GP) I think it was like - 400 • Earl’s Stainless Steel Brake Lines - 75 • LG Torque Arm w/ Heim Joint - 75 • Global West Double Spherical Bearing Lower Control Arms - 200 All of the following suspension I got for ~$1k with 2-3k miles on it from a friend who sold his car (his finace got pregnant so he had to buy a 4 door… he got an Evo 😉 ). • Koni Double Adjustable Front Shocks • Ground Control Coil Overs w/ Eibach 500# Springs • Suspension Techniques 35mm Front Sway Bar • BMR Strut Tower Brace • Poly Front Control Arm Bushings • Bilstein HD Rear Shocks • G2 Adjustable Panhard Rod with Rod Ends • 1LE Rear Sway Bar with Poly Bushings and Endlinks Subtotal: 1550 Wheels & Tires: • 17x9 OE ZR1 and 17x11 AFS ZR1 (GS Offset) Wheels 800 (with brand new tires) • 17x9 OE '00+ SS Wheels and 275 Kuhmo Victoracers 400 Subtotal: 1200 Mods Total: 4215 So a bit over 4 grand in mods (only $150 of which is for looks, the rest is all perf.) on a 19k car for a Grand Total of around $23,000. Is it worth it??? HELL YES. My car is a jack of all trades for me. Great daily driver, good looks, gotta love the T-tops, gets the girls’ attention, but most importantly it performs great in all respects… it outhandles most cars on the road. Of course I bought the car about 4 and a half years ago. If I were to go looking to spend $23k right now I could probably get a highly modded SS or something (though 99% of them are modded for dragging only, not handling like mine). Still, it’s hard to think of a car that does everything I ask it… and does it well, for $23k. It’s also worth noting that by shopping the classifieds and GPs I’ve easily saved thousands on my mods. My front shocks alone go for like $350 _each_ and I got that whole setup for $1k w/ the coilovers, STB, sway bars etc. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![OLDS\_ROCKETMAN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/olds_rocketman/32/5942_2.png) [@OLDS\_ROCKETMAN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OLDS_ROCKETMAN)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/27 "2004-10-05T13:23:10Z")
i got too many cars but i mostly spend money on my SS. Car= 5,500 intake- 150 new nose( not installed yet) 200 carb- 250 motor dress up, wires, valve covers etc etc. - 400 tires(used from the rosewood) 60 SS emblems- 35 new dash- 75 seats- 250 but i sold mine for 250 = 0 headliner(not yet installed) 50 new upper air box shroud - 120 digital gauges and gauge pod- 600 first head unit 180, 2ndhead unit- 250 stolen, new head unit free- stolen, replacement- free alarm -210 collar lock- 50 2 set of exhaust tips- 50 floor mats- 60 head light covers- 40 door weather strips- 80 front speakers- 60 rear speakers 119 bass cap- 100 stereo wiring and accseories- 150 two amps- 450 old box- 80 two subs- 200 stolen amp 200 misc- 400 wear and tear repairs- 1400 Gn wheels-65 then traded for SS wheels all the labor was free but there is probably 3000 in labor into my car atleast i guess i got about 11.5 grand into it. Its not that fast but its a clean SS. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/28 "2004-10-06T07:09:46Z")
1977 Ford F-150 2wd 4-spd - $400 plugs, wires, air filter, fuel pump, starter, fuel filter, carb rebuild kit - $103 ring gear - $30 now I have a beater truck with an 8 ft. bed that runs great for $533 I plan on tearing it down to frame and doing a complete rebuilt that will cost around $8000 and take a few years to complete. Will it be worth it? Who knows, but I will have the truck I have wanted for 15 years and will learn a lot about cars in the process. ---
**Author:** ![SSsuperchargedE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sssuperchargede/32/5958_2.png) [@SSsuperchargedE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSsuperchargedE)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/29 "2004-10-06T07:43:56Z")
1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi car - $9,900 XM Radio and all that other stereo junk - $2,100 approx. Chrome set of factory wheels - $325 (ebay) Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EPT on all four summer wheels - $500 Total: $13,835 (and I’m pretty happy with the car) ---
**Author:** ![s14M3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@s14M3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14M3)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2004, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/30 "2004-10-07T13:14:19Z")
car-89 M3 Price…Dont worry about it bilstein shocks-$600 H&R sport springs-$200 TMS chip-$250 Everything was worth it ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/31 "2004-10-07T13:23:32Z")
> [@s14M3](#): > > car-89 M3 Price…Dont worry about it > Everything was worth it sissy - everyone else posted how much they paid, why does it matter? ---
**Author:** ![Sight\_N\_Sound](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sight_n_sound/32/5950_2.png) [@Sight\_N\_Sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sight_N_Sound)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/32 "2004-10-08T01:03:33Z")
Car - 12,050 **Motor:** (some of this stuff is still sitting in the house waiting to get installed) -Intake - 175.00 -Cat Back - Inital 350.00 / Changed muffler +215.00 (bought a real apexi to make fun of someone) -Header - 260.00 -Magnaflow Cat - 99.00 -MSD Blaster coils - 90.00 -MSD 8mm wires - 58.00 -DEI CryO2 Kit - 874.00 (includes main kit, Intake, Fuel Rail, dual purge) -RSM 62mm Throttle body - 210.00 -RSM Intake Mani - 150.00 -RSM 12oz Crank Pully - 160.00 -Polyurethane Upper and lower motor mounts - 60.00 **Exterior:** -WW kit - 720.00 -Aerogear Hood - 385.00 -APR (boeing) wing - 300.00 (on car going bye bye) -Prostock Wing - 210.00 (awaiting install) -Enkei Wheels W/ inital tires - 1050.00 (going bye bye) -Falken Wheels W/ New rubber - 900.00 (not on yet / for next year) -Koni Red adjustables - 500.00 -Eibach Prokit - 210.00 **Interior:** -Corbeau Legacy seats W/ Brackets - 700.00 -Back seat and doors reupholstered to match - 400.00 (cloth from Corbeau / Labor) -Shift Knob / Leather boot / pedals - 225.00 -Autometer A/F, Vaccum, Tach - 300.00 -Trunk lid liner from Toyota cavalier - 75.00 (the cav was marketed in japan under toyota and they had lid liners) **Electronics:** -Current In Car Entertainment - 2500.00 (not including obsessive changes totalling an additional 1-2 grand) -Alarm - 650.00 -Various lighting - 500.00 Total Modifications Including Changes = $14326.00 Total cost of the car = $26376.00 Worth it? To me yes because its a hobby Going to get my money back out of it? Fuck no Done with it? Nope, motor work is just starting now that the warrenty is winding down. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/33 "2004-10-08T04:34:06Z")
:offtopic: :offtopic: KEEP IT ON TOPIC BOYS!!! ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/34 "2004-10-08T05:55:06Z")
> [@s14M3](#): > > I’m not trying to start a argument i’m just havin a good time jerkin you guys around ohhh you’re soooooo cooooooollllllllL!!! :weak: :finger2: on topic please!!! ---
**Author:** ![1320](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1320/32/5949_2.png) [@1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1320)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/35 "2004-10-08T07:39:04Z")
alright… 1991 Nissan 240sx = $1000 redtop sr20det = $2200 Tein full coilover suspension= $700 slightly used Blitz FMIC = $200 (little blemish on it) Greddy Type r BOV= $100 used Volk Racing gram light wheels = $1200 Tires = $500 Tomei 555cc injectors = used $250 Bee-R 3" exhaust = $250 used Blitz downpipe = $100 used Apex-i AFC = $200 used Nissan 300zx brakes= $300 for calipers and rotors from salvage yard stainless lines = $120 Turbonetics t3/t4 turbine= already had from previous turbo kit t3/t4 manfold = $200 Greddy EGT guage = $120 Autometer boost guage= $40 ACT 6 puck clutch = $350 Misc heater hoses, Mandrel IC plumbing = $200 secret services tuned ECU = $500 300zx MAFS = $100 Elec. Boost controller = $200 Paint, clear, flakes misc painting items = $400 (dad sprayed it for me) total = $9230 11’s and awesome handling for under $10,000… id do it again. Only next time id start with an s14 ---
**Author:** ![s14M3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@s14M3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14M3)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/36 "2004-10-08T09:07:48Z")
> [@fshowcars](#): > > ohhh you’re soooooo cooooooollllllllL!!! :weak: :finger2: > > on topic please!!! I know i’m so kick ass ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2004, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/37 "2004-10-08T09:28:04Z")
> [@8.1crew](#): > > :offtopic: :offtopic: KEEP IT ON TOPIC BOYS!!! ---
**Author:** ![Broken041](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/broken041/32/5968_2.png) [@Broken041](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Broken041)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/38 "2004-10-12T15:02:53Z")
Good deal. 3800 stall $ 750. N20 $ 500. 2 sets of Nitto’s $ 500. Lid $ 50.? Headers $ 400. That’s a little over 2k. Not bad to go mid 11’s. ---
**Author:** ![dappie99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@dappie99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dappie99)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2004, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/39 "2004-10-14T05:47:06Z")
wow which setup…i’d say the most impressive bang for the buck i’ve had was with a stock 5.0L stang (bone stock from throttle body to oil pan). 1200 car and motor 120 two T3’s and two super coupe intercoolers 300 SFMU 50 +(an eec IV) - in exchange for 30# injectors 150 70mm mass for 30# 250 tubing and exhaust 10 flex fan 130 255lph fuel pump 75 3.73 gears 150 flowtech 1 5/8" headers 100 guages 250 8-point rollcage 90 1/2 inch head studs 250 driveshaft loop and scatterproof bellhousing 300 msd 6al 150 SSM south sides $3,575 to run 11.59 @ 122 (and some of this shit above really wasn’t needed to go 11’s) ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-money-you-have-in-your-ride-and-was-it-worth-it/169509/40 "2004-10-24T17:06:03Z")
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