Crunching the numbers

[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.

[e30_609]

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

[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.

[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.

[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]

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

[mamzak]

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

[e30s52]

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

[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.

[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

[raafhimself]

Alright so the consensus is out of sight- out of mind. I gotta admin that its a lil disheartening to see how much I've spent, but I'm in this one for the long haul.

[StereoInstaller1]

I say either you have a car that is a "good value" that continues to depreciate or you have a car that continues to appreciate and has "soul"....Hmmmmm....you figure it out.

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

[bmwsun]

i have records and i know that i have spend more on my e30's (2) that i did on my wedding in december.

[sharky]

I kept track of all the restoration and S52 swap stuff over the past year and a half and its somewhere in the 15k range, this doesnt include the 5k 7 years ago for the car and the other years of parts and maintainence. I would say somewhere in the 23-25k range. Oh well I still love her, spending 1k this week on Alpina wheel refinishing and Alpina airdam paint. Ugh my CC hates me

[kid325e]

Don't even want to throw a number out there without actually knowing FOR SURE how much i've spent on it since I bought it March 5th, 2010.

Looks like you keep track of your finances!