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Old 08-01-2007, 11:49 PM
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Default How much money???

I added more **** to my list, cause I missed a bunch of stuff

I wanna know how much money you guys have dumped into your car?? Including the cost of your car.

I have gathered up all my reciepts and am going through to see how much I have spent.

diagnostic-84.32
(2) sandpaper-2.96 each
(3) cans of flat black spray paint-4.00 each
adhesive for mirror-3.19
cone breather air filter-4.99
(5)vinyl die (swift red)-5.99 each
hose clamp-1.97
mallory ignition coil-17.99
distributer-55.88
(2)exhaust clamps-1.69 each
spark plug wires-10.99
oil filter-2.98
carpet/rug for the trunk-9.99 for the roll (8'x2')
set of spark plugs-5.98
(4) quarts of oil 10W30-1.89 each
Thrush glasspack-22.99
seat covers/steering wheel cover/seat belt covers-19.99
Wal-mart battery-59.99
100 amp alternater-79.98 771.03
tools and materials-around 25.00
light covers-FREE
100 watt amp-FREE
(2)9x6" subs-FREE
and finally, the car-300.00

totaled up at771.03 total

Oh and i live in Washington and we have I think 8.9% of tax on everything and I didnt count that but thats the base total, could have more stuff if it wasnt because of my smoking habit or the damn tax[:@][>:]

471.03 into car and probly like $40 more cause I noticed I am missing some reciepts on some stuff that I bought
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Old 08-01-2007, 11:56 PM
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ok were to start...
Car = 50.00
Alternator = like 60 bucks
Oil pump = um... 70 and a crap load of labor by me in the snow...
sandpaper = 15 bucks
Primer = 25 bucks...
Used front clip = trade for 4 inch cowl hood i got for free...
oilhere and there... i added it up about a month ago since ive had the car for two years and it comes out to around 800.00 - 1000.00 bucks...
and the car started out all messed up from a crash...
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Old 08-02-2007, 12:31 AM
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haha geez.

Well got mine for free.

I. transmission rebuilt
A. torque converter (90.00)
B. rebuild kit(100.00)
C. fluid (25.00)
II. engine rebuild
A. pistons (366.40.00)
B. connecting rods (335.00)
C. new roller cam head (280.00)
D. rebuild kit (60.00)
E. special piston rings for speical sized pistons (80.00)
F. machine shop price(317.47)
G. replacement of bad sensors (about 300.00ish)
III. turbo parts
A. turbo, manifold, exhaust downpipe, egr system (100.00)
B. stock intercooler (30.00)
C. 35 lb injectors(50.00)
D. tbird computer (35.00)
E. tbird dual cooling fans (50.00)

IV. other parts
A. performance 200 amp alternator (200.00)
B. digital temp gauge (40.00)
C. exhaust wrap (30.00)
E. intire rear brake parts (100.00)
F.AC compressor braket (45.00)
G. AC compressor for new style braket (45.00)
H. AC lines for new style compressor (comes withboth lines and accumulator)(190.00)
I. Rims (200.00)
J. tires (280.00)
K. door lock actuator (25.00)
L. window motor (50.00)

if i remember more i well add later

current total of cost of car3423.87

geez i didn't relize it was that high...and you would think my car would look better with that amount of money lol.

edit section

if were counting tools needed to work on car...that would be my intire tool set from snap on (got them when i first started working on cars and that would of been on the mustang seeing as it was my frist car.

5000.00

and i forgot i replaced all my coolent hosing (about 80.00)
headunit (80.00)
amp (100.00)
wiring and second battery (75.00)


new total 8758.87
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Old 08-02-2007, 12:45 AM
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Car - $950
$50 Paint Job - $55
Primer - $35
Molding - $10
2-sided tape - $45
Black spray paint - $5
5 Cans of high temp paint - $25
New wing - Free (thx bob)
CAI metal piping - $20
Cone filter - $15
Tune up (spark plugs, rotor, rotor cap) - $45
4L of Castrol - $15
Speakers - $20
Sensors - $30
CD Player - free (valued at $130)
Bondo - $30
Seat Covers - $20
Extra Gauge Cluster - Free (thx bob)
Gasket set - $20
APC Pedels - $15
APC Fog Lights - $20 (valued at $70)
Random tools needed - $50
Ranger Roller Cam - $15

XR4TI Engine + T-9 trans - $400
E6 Manifold - $70

Total so far.. $1905[]
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Old 08-02-2007, 12:53 AM
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just edited my post but i well just put total here. 8758.87
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Old 08-02-2007, 12:54 AM
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how much double sided tape did you get to add up to 45 bucks[]

And I found a few more reciepts... i cant believe I forgot these things
alternater-79.98
battery-59.99
ignition switch-6.99
so add like 150 more to my total[&:]
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Old 08-02-2007, 12:55 AM
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probably used the wider tape. which costs more than that ****ty half inch crap you find at napa. and that stuff wont hold the molds...which i need to put one back, i need to get some tape soon too.
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Old 08-02-2007, 01:08 AM
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ORIGINAL: alboy91lx

ok were to start...
Car = 50.00
Alternator = like 60 bucks
Oil pump = um... 70 and a crap load of labor by me in the snow...
sandpaper = 15 bucks
Primer = 25 bucks...
Used front clip = trade for 4 inch cowl hood i got for free...
oilhere and there... i added it up about a month ago since ive had the car for two years and it comes out to around 800.00 - 1000.00 bucks...
and the car started out all messed up from a crash...
dude do you have anymore pics of your car
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Old 08-02-2007, 08:30 AM
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More than I really want to put into a 4 cylinder...

[ul][*]Car- $650[*]Clear coat - $20[*]Paint- $40[*]Vinyl & Fabric paint- $18[*]Lacquer Thinner- $19[*]Primer- $40[*]Oil filter- $3.29[*]Battery- $46[*]Oil- $10[*]Hose- $1.19[*]Oil drain pump- $3[*]Antifreeze- $3[*]Lightweight B?- $17[*]Carpet- $16[*]Cowl Vent Grill- $50[*]Tape- $3[*]Window tint- $20[*]MDF- $30[*]Speakers- $50[*]Speaker wire- $10[*]Paint stripper- $27[*]Sand paper- $20[/ul]=464.87 on my credit card. $1114.87 including car Not including what I paid cash for, what my dad bought me, and what receipts I lost.

I still need to buy 4 new tires, an amp, a head unit, 2 tweeters, and a sub.
...I really hope I can get more than a grand for this car when I decide to sell it.
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Old 08-02-2007, 11:13 AM
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Haha I thought I was spent the most on mine, good thing maniac came along[8D]

Car $1200
Gas getting it home @$100
Tires $248.88
Brake pads/shoes $33.85
Tranny flush/filter $109.20
Front pump seal replaced at Ford(who had the cheapest price tag) $398.94(he told me it would be under 400 lol)
Drums turned and installed shoes $77.57
PCM and 3/4th gear solinoid, wires, and tranny fluid $760.83
center console part $37.74
Stuff I don't have reciepts for

Starter@$90
Battery cable(1gauge) $120
belts $30
soliniod $30
wiper blades(2 sets so far) @$40
oil/oil filters(3 oil changes so far) @$100
led bulbs for failed intrument experament $15
25% tint @$120
small piece of hose(the hose that goes from valve cover to intake) @$2.00
pony rims(that I haven't out on) $135
radio panel $65

so lets see....roughly $3779.01
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