Crunching the numbers

[Jon325i]

I don't even have a clue about what I've spent - never was that thorough with tracking all my car repair expenses. However, I've owned it for almost 6 years now and it hasn't required lots of attention to keep it running well. I'd say I've gotten my moneys' worth out of it.

Jon

[Hartge_H27]

raaf: I have more than u have spent on one receipt. The real problem is i have a couple of those BIG receipts.

[e30s52]

I think I am around 11-14k on my car right now.

[mamzak]

You spent $60 on fucking cup holders!?
:shock:

[StereoInstaller1]

You spent $60 on fucking cup holders!?
:shock:

I will say though, I see a TON of money that could have been spent more carefully on that spreadsheet.

I bet altogether I am into BOTH E30s less than $5,000

[raafhimself]

You spent $60 on fucking cup holders!?
:shock:

yep! from the dude on here that makes 'em fit infront of the shifter-- best cup holder ever

[StereoInstaller1]

yep! from the dude on here that makes 'em fit infront of the shifter-- best cup holder ever

Yeah, alright, I can see that one.

[Gladeoffer]

Spent less on my E30 ///M3 than my S50 swapper so far, ha that wont last though. If anyone wants to feel better about their spendings; go over to s14 same thread name, ouch! True love and passion never finds the bottom of the pocket. As a new E30 ///M3 owner I am just starting to understand this sickness. I suppose my first track day with her, it will make more sense. If not than I will just have to learn to kick myself in the balls.

[e30_609]

I got bout 155 bucks in to my e30 so far so good

[noE30]

Ive had my e30 since june 2009 and ive been keeping track of what i spend for insurance reasons in case something happens. I know I'm over 2k already, mainly maintenance/ tires/ and misc stuff to make the car look better. Aftermarket stuff comes this summer coils/wheels etc.

[yberther]

you spent $333 on a rear valence???

[raafhimself]

^ yep, shipped from california....e30's are hard to find in s.fl rust free

[ortholithiation]

This is a good exercise and one I constantly battle. It's a little hard to scrimp and save with cars and doing your own work certainly pays off, but if you have the attitude that eventually you want to sell the car and recoup some of the investment it makes the decision a bit easier. I personally have no problem dropping money on good tools because they are forever, I will use them for years to come.
If you do this analysis and buy say a 20K newish car you find that over 4 years you spend 5K per year! That’s why I plan on selling my e30 and purchasing a newish sport bike. I would also consider buying a newish mustang or a 350z or an older well taken care of vette and keeping it stock... for awhile.

I love wrenching and driving but as I get older I find myself loving driving/riding more than wrenching. It is a time and a bang vs. buck thing.

This may be because I have spent the winter prepping the fucking car for paint and fixing a lot of corrosion or because I face upcoming layoffs. I guess I am bitching, but I cannot just justifying dropping 5K into a 3K car to have it worth only 7K in the end.

[CorvallisBMW]

I think I am around 11-14k on my car right now.

Me too. I don't have a lot of the reciepts (bought through CL/R3v/etc) but I'd imagine I'm somewhere in the 12K range, not including current engine swap.

[10Toes]

I have had mine for a year and I'm around $6000. Its is almost done, only have another ~$800 to go.