How Much Have You Spent On Your E Series?

[-"Glowing" EF-]

lol added up last week total of $14k

[robtek]

Originally Posted by robtek

ey..

Spent $5K+ ...not including the EA..which i picked up for $1000 4 years ago..was mint condition back then..."MINT" is the keyword hehe

should of skipped all the mods ive done and just boosted it, but then again I guess we all spend $$ on our cars..all slowly over time though, abit here, abit there..not all at once..unless you can afford it!


Robbo

forgot...above doesnt include general servicing or stereo..i.e. brakes, bushes, petrol pumps, dizzy's, coils, radiator, battery's, handles, tailshafts, TYRES! etc...uggh..now that I think about it..I could of put a deposit down on a HOUSE boys..a HOUSE! hehehe..ahwell..it was still fun

PS BIG thanks to bobman for helpin me out fitting n changing stuff over all the time..ur a champ!

Robbo

[sven]

well excluding general services i've spent just over $4k on the stereo and around $3k on engine and suspension. bought the car for $5k so i've beaten that!!!

[Gunns]

To much and counting.......................................... ...........

[dave.747]

11ty billion dollars or thereabouts.

[krisisdog]

So far I think I've spent around:
$3000 on car
$800 reg + insurance
$200 exhaust
$220 roof respray (next thursday)
$180 service n check n stuff
$200 on radiator/heater hoses n crap ( in 2 or so weeks yet)
$270 Clarion sub
$280 Pioneer deck
$90 Pioneer speakers
$170 Alpine amp


Bout $5500 so far... damn

Still looking to spend $500 on another amp n wiring, $150 extractors (2nd hand), another set of wheels for motorsport purposes.. hehehehe

Yeh it adds up quick.... I;ve only had it for a month n a half

Plus probably $50 a week on fuel.

[347_XR8]

Some days to much.....other days not enough.

[HULK EF]

$15,000 + on mods alone..

[vermiltina]

where do i start....
$1000 car
$2000 stereo
$1800 18inch wheels and tyres
$300 front seats
$300 brakes
$500 exhaust
$200 suspension
$100 el/ef mirrors
$120 ef/el door trims
$150 electric windows
$100 au centre console
$600 scorcher body kit (yet to be fitted, waiting for paint)
$800 xr front conversion (yet to be fitted, waitig for paint)
$800 ef xr engine (yet to be fitted)

and to come in the next 4 months
$2600 20 inch wheels
$2500 new paint

the list could just keep going

[red_hotxr6]

Originally Posted by vermiltina

where do i start....
$1000 car
$2000 stereo
$1800 18inch wheels and tyres
$300 front seats
$300 brakes
$500 exhaust
$200 suspension
$100 el/ef mirrors
$120 ef/el door trims
$150 electric windows
$100 au centre console
$600 scorcher body kit (yet to be fitted, waiting for paint)
$800 xr front conversion (yet to be fitted, waitig for paint)
$800 ef xr engine (yet to be fitted)

and to come in the next 4 months
$2600 20 inch wheels
$2500 new paint

the list could just keep going

It could keep growing, but at the end of the day you are driving exactly what you want...

[vermiltina]

too right
would rather spend the money on my ea than go out and spend 10 grand on something else

[Ozfords]

Oh god, it's like a monster sitting in my driveway, whispering in my ear about what it wants next, "Whats that monty? Nice darkned window tint all round, you filthy girl that'd look soo good..."

I need help.

[Sick EB]

ive spent about 3 to 3.5 grand on my eb. and im only 17. lmao. talk about broke. how does $100 in the bank sound.... and i work.

btw hit 700 posts. yes..

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by Sick EB

how does $100 in the bank sound.... and i work.

try 7 years of working and still having absolutely $0 savings lol

[offyaguts]

Same here Steve lol

I'm up to about $60K.........starting to get over it too

[sexr6tasy]

Ive brought my xr6 for $8000 about 7 months ago and have spent about 10,000 on it and its still slow so clearly most of that hasn't been spent on the engine now that i think about it its not really that good looking either hmmm the only solution to this is to spend more money honestly its crazy but after reading this thread its made me feel better im not alone with my sickness lmao

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by offyaguts

I'm up to about $60K.........starting to get over it too

Sounds like me I got over spending money on it years ago, just I had no choice as i was halfway through my project lol

[DEVL-XR]

Originally Posted by Sick EB

ive spent about 3 to 3.5 grand on my eb. and im only 17. lmao. talk about broke. how does $100 in the bank sound.... and i work.

btw hit 700 posts. yes..

I'm in the same boat, or ship we should call it to fit all us money spending monsters on!
Every time I save a bit of money I end up buying something more expensive for the car! It'll never stop either, I have no idea how I'm going to afford to buy a house!

In the last month I've spent about $700 - $800 on the car which includes:

$120 - Front lip spoiler
Under $200 - Respray both bumpers and side moulds
$110 - Black number plates
$100 - 3.5" Dump exhaust tip
$228 - Pedders sports ryder shocks

And thats not including petrol!

[pHaT`eL]

Ive spent about 10grand on mine, it doesnt go very far at all, rims, suspension, brakes, stereo and a few small driveline upgrades and there goes a fair bit of your money.
I try to save, but then the car breaks and it goes back to $0 :(

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

I'm in the same boat, or ship we should call it to fit all us money spending monsters on!
Every time I save a bit of money I end up buying something more expensive for the car! It'll never stop either, I have no idea how I'm going to afford to buy a house!

In the last month I've spent about $700 - $800 on the car which includes:

$120 - Front lip spoiler
Under $200 - Respray both bumpers and side moulds
$110 - Black number plates
$100 - 3.5" Dump exhaust tip
$228 - Pedders sports ryder shocks

And thats not including petrol!

you're young, you'll have it finished and buy a house by 30....lol

[98elxr6]

on my el xr6 i spent $2,600 on anz 19'' mesh wheels plus bought some throwovers and white dials, stereo,other than that mine is stock ill be posting pics tommorow

[mean & green]

had my car over 12 mths has cost me about $200 in repairs and maintenance so far ,and its my daily driver and puts a smile on my face every time i get in it


i love my car!!

[LiL_Macka]

I've spent millions........ Nah bout 3 k already and i've had the car for like 2 and half months muhaaaaa.

[CATman]

I think i've spent around 3 or 4 on mods, inc 18's lowering, sterio <-- this is most of it.
Now it gets nothing. I brought a house and the car sits there wanting more. :(

[Age182]

lol thats cheap iv blown my budget 10 times over iv spent 15g on the car thats all mods and repairs i only paid 10g for it so it owes me alot lol but im happy with it a 14.6sec Fairmont GHIA AUTO is something to be happy about especially because the motor is unopened and naturally aspirated
PM me if you wanna know how

[[Tonko]]

On my EL -
$50 on bonnet badge
$200 on Alpine flagship HU which is still under my bed, lol
But it wont start, so it has been sitting in my carport for 4 weeks, Ive forgotten what its like to drive...
Total: $250 on top of $5000 purchase price
The EA:
MODS:
$300 - Kenwood HU and 7x10's - new
$250 - US Audio BMF-15 Godzilla sub - new
$500 - Kenwood 1800w mono block amp- new
$50 - Wiring for it- new
$6 - Screws for home made 30mm MDF sub box
$30 - Seat covers - siiiccckkk
I still have the whole stereo, sitting there
MAINTENANCE:
$90 - 3 alternators (stereo related)
$50 - Head gasket
$20 - Fan belt
$50 - Acceletator cable
$6 - primer lol
TOTAL: $1352ish?
The EB XR8
$50 - drivers side seat cover.
MAINTENANCE:
$150 - water pump
$50 - inlet hose, modified from Rav 4
$200- oxy torch to remove clutch fan
$40 - Engine cover (thanks rob)
$280 - Alternator
Got rid of that after ~8 weeks, 2 were spent on the road...
$620 on top of $3100 purchase price
And for fun.
XD
$1000 - parts car, which had 351, pacies, 3 inch exhaust, SL's, etc..
$400 - Holley 650 vac sec - new- and adaptor plate
$60 - Electric full leather interior
$150 - sports steering wheel
$50 - Mechanic to do the timing
$400 - NL concorde rims, with RW rubber
$500 - Misc items
$2560 on top of $1500 purchase price
I think the XD has been the best value, its so enjoyable to drive, and i dont feel like a passenger in it.

[XR6TickfordBoy]

Tip- dont spend a heap on ur car then only have it insured for market value, incase u right off your car, like I did! Ive lost approx 3.5-4 grand due to a market value payout so if you spend alot on mods its worthwhile to spend the extra on agreed value insurance!

[bucko]

$20 000 + and still counting! That’s just 2 full re-sprays first change of color (blue print) second due to an accident not my fault but the blend job they done was less than satisfactory so full rub down and start again & full body kit with BA XR8 boss bonnet bulge $10 000, engine re-build with chrome almost everything $4000 turbo setup still to come, Haltech ECU installed and tuned $3000, new 17inc wheels then getting them polished $1700, Diff upgrade to LSD and ratio change and re-build $1100, Interior - SAAS bucket seats front & re-foamed rear seats custon balck/blue with head rests, new vinyl dash $2000 still unfinished I think you get the picture!!

[El Venom]

My car owes me $2500 (Purchased with insurance payout from last car) minus servicing cost since i got the car in Jan. The previous owner had spent ove 15 grand on it and I added my dvd system and exhaust tip from my previous ride. I made $1500 when my last car was written off, so with what I was able to salvage and what I have spent, I should make money if I was to sell now and not spend any more money on it(lol like that will happen)
$380 pioneer dvd player
$259 10.4ich lcd touch screen
$133 digital tv tuner
$300 hi flow cat and engine pipe mod
$100 (out of pocket) 19 ich mags and tyres
$80 bonnet scoop
$50 boot lid
$150 ELGT boot spoiler
$20 clear side indicators
$550 paint and misc paint related stuff
$40 seat covers
$240 pioneer subs
$79 2 channel amp
$60 amp wiring kit
$70 cruise buttons
$11 for vinyl
$20 tail lights

[Fordmuscle1965]

My EBII S Pack owes me: $2000 What I paid for it
$45 Clear indicators
$250 ED 15" XR6 Rims
$50 Exhaust tip

Soon to be followed by:

$135 Ultralow springs(back)
$650 17"XR8 Wheels.