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How Much Have You Invested?, More than your car is worth? |
vesnyder |
Jan 17 2006, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
I want to get an estimate of how much everyone has invested in there cars- now be honest! Has everyone invested more than they are worth? I would estimate an investment of at least $8k - estimated value $6k (optimistically!). Pictures welcome!
I'll start - I have $5,500 invested and would be luck to get $4k. I am going to quit counting. Will have to post pics later - wrong computer |
double-a |
Jan 17 2006, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
paid $400 for a 75 914 1.8 that had been sitting in a portland garage for 20 years. this was back in december 04 (see signature).
a year later. i'm finally doing the body/paint in a few weeks, which will easly match the $5k or so that i've put into it so far. but i can't complain, i've managed to install some nice components: - new windshield + trim - new gas tank and fuel lines - new fuel pump/filter - all new german vacuum lines - new afm - new pushrod tube seals - temperature sender - pressure sender - optima battery with cutoff switch - backdated exhaust setup with new ssi exchangers - bursch exhaust - turbo tie rods (the only thing i didn't do myself) - euro turn signal lenses front and rear - euro driving light mod - h4 euro headlights - koni sports all around - adjustable rear spring collars - sourced new, uncut door panels - dr evil visor mounted rearview mirror - third brake light - passenger side mirror - backdated to chrome bumpers - factory new fog light grilles - pilot fog light kit with stainless mounting bracket - fog light switch - set of five mahle wheels (in the process of being sanded and polished) - set of bridgestone potenza re950 tires - new brake rotors all around - rebuilt and polymer coated calipers + speedbleeders - new soft brake lines - welt 22mm front swaybar - factory rear swaybar - triple gauge temp + pressure + fuel from palo alto speedometer - momo steering wheel + porsche crest horn button - rennshift - new shift bushings - new headlight switch - new ignition switch - new double relay - new rocker panels and valences - cocomats! - stripped and rebuilt pedal cluster, installed bronze bushings and new springs - new 19mm master cylinder - i'm sure there's more... and coming soon: - new bf torino le mans seats with custom orange plaid insert fabric - bodywork and paint - new horns every time i get behind the wheel... priceless. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) ~a |
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