Wife should never see this thread (how much $ we have spent)
Tadas
Wagonist
Hello guys,
So it has been a few years since I have been building my wagon, and I wonder how much is too much spent on our lovely cars?
Do any of you keep tabs or have a rough idea of how much money does our hobby swallow?
I have spent about ~10'000 euro in my estimation so far, and I still need good new brakes, various engine upgrades, steering rack upgrade, swaybars, sound system and a few interior bits.
So it has been a few years since I have been building my wagon, and I wonder how much is too much spent on our lovely cars?
Do any of you keep tabs or have a rough idea of how much money does our hobby swallow?
I have spent about ~10'000 euro in my estimation so far, and I still need good new brakes, various engine upgrades, steering rack upgrade, swaybars, sound system and a few interior bits.
Comments
I think that people spend money on their hobbies. Some people airsoft, some people buy lots of games, some are into bicycles, crafting, woodworking, skiing, etc. Working on cars is my hobby...it's where I spend my money and get enjoyment from the work I do with my own hands. I think that there isn't anything wrong with spending your own money on something you love doing.
Now if it's an obsession and you're putting off other things like buying a house, paying for stuff for your kids etc...then you just have a problem. lol
This is the best reply ever.
Superhatch, I agree that spending money on the hobby is the right thing. Also, our hobby is way cheaper then for example racing is.
I just find it interesting that we put so much time and effort into silly cheap wagons that are just so cool at the end!
yeah....3 motors, shocks, quickrack, and a lot of spherical bearings later. I'd really rather just not.
And that was the budget for the new project. I blew through that 4500 on my new wagon in minutes. Had to buy it- fly to Phoenix to get it. Drive it back. A couple of "rare" interior parts. Tint. Professional cut and buff. RT wheels. New Tires. and that was about all that 4500 bought.
I probably have spent 2000 since... maybe more.? That is terrible to think about.
The problem is- its a terrible investment. lols. SO if right now I'm 6500 in to it--- I could never recoup that money- even in a part out situation. Same with my last wagon- I was probably 10,000 plus in to that one.
But the odd little machine brings me so much joy for some reason. I don't know why I like it and continue to blow money on it?
I prefer not to think about how much I have spent on sundries/OE parts, let alone the rest of it...
A year of owning the RT4WD and I have about $700 into it (studless snow tires and a timing belt kit)... It's so cheap to own these cars! I love it
If I had a wife, she would learn to deal with it or it wouldn't be a good fit.
Quaife and you have to use a dx rack and subframe. No, but you can use a quickener.
But it I have owned her for almost 5 years and I have loved every minute, I love driving it.
Sorry, I can't tell ya. She could find this thread. It would be uncomfortable. I would be called out on multiple downright lies and well-timed redirects. So, sorry, I cannot tell you how much I have spent on my Wagon. Hope you understand. :indecisiveness:
ohhh man i stopped counting after about 10k ...
i was keeping a running tally on my honda tech thread but after around 8 on there and realizing i still basically just had a stock wagon i thought it was better to not think about it any more but i still kept a tally in my head i full on stopped at 10 tho like i said... lol
"$5905
+MC and fluid-45
+tires install-320
+Exhaust piping/labor- $180
=$6450 and the year isnt over yet." this was a post from 2010... I got the car in 09 i think it was.
http://honda-tech.com/appearance-build-threads-122/eklums-91-4wd-civic-wagon-2626129/page13/