How much is too much?

[T-Sho]

I hope this question isn't too personal but I was wondering how much have you guys (and girls) spent on modifications and upgrades to your stangs. For me, I've already poured so much that I know that there would be no point in selling (not that I would EVER consider selling my stang in the first place) because I wouldn't be able to come close to recouping the expenses. And is anyone ever really done modding???

 

[whyask]

around 13, grand......
Damn brembos and suspension

Modding is like herpees...hahaha, its the gift that keeps on giving !

 

[deftsound]

yup im up to around 12-15k,

 

[mustanggt3685]

Mustang= money pit In retrospect though, I'm glad I didn't blow the cash on something else. I'm addicted.

 

[BurningRubber]

Im probaly right around or just over 2k now. The gears really added alot on, install was semi expensive and all of the bearings and fluids really add up.

Im still EXTREMLEY FAR from happy with the damn thing...

But, as long as the sun rises, I can turn a wrench, and the green doesnt run out Ill keep throwing parts at it till its right...


The way I look at it, if I were to buy a new car I wouldnt find one that id drive for under 23-25k off the showroom floor, so I will keep the Stang and my Jeep and just fix what breaks instead of buying something brand new. And if for some reason I do decide to sell I will look for a Mach 1 or 05+ GT if it fits my needs at the time. Ill save buying a new car for later in life after I hopefully get the ball on a career rolling, only 19 now.

 

[T-Sho]

Im probaly right around or just over 2k now. Ill save buying a new car for later in life after I hopefully get the ball on a career rolling, only 19 now.

When I was 19 I didn't have two nickels to rub together let alone spend 2 g's on my car.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Hmmm, I probably got bout $400 or so in it

 

[Maza4ever14]

like 1500 for me

 

[SXYXC]

umm with my exhaust coming in around probly the $200 range maybe $300 tops

 

[bakos24]

I'm probaly around 12-15K. Wouldn't go back on it though. Stangs FTW

EDIT:
Man, there is a lot of stocks ones that voted. I thought Killy was the only one.

 

[Shiroelex]

My True Blue was a little over $5000. My new Sonic Blue is around $30 or so

 

[streethorse]

More than I thought...... $2500 worth. It was hard to remember all the mods.
Just a mix of cosmetic and performance. I also have another addiction......
guitars. Just bought a brand new SRV stratocaster yesterday for about half the
cost of a blower.

 

[T-Sho]

My True Blue was a little over $5000. My new Sonic Blue is around $30 or so

What did you buy for $30???

 

[04GTMustang]

ive got about 2 grand into it. I am also 19 ive been slowly buying stuff for it since i got it when i was 17. ill probably call it quits on this stang when i get around 8k. I want to buy a cobra or the new z06 when i graduate college. ive got an insanely good job lined up when i get out so a new z06 or porsche wouldnt be hard at all to pay for.

 

[04YELLOWGT]

Mongoose Kit ...................$3700
Vortec BPV .......................$ 300
VT Shortblock and Cams ...$4000
Paxton A/A IC ...................$1500
MPH Boost Pipe ................$200
X Pipe and Catback ..........$750
JBA LT Headers ................$800
Gears ...............................$200
Cobra Tank and Pumps ....$1000
8 Rib Kit with Pulley .........$675
SCT Tuner ........................$300
Installation of parts .........$2800
Dyno Tunes .............. ......$800
Running 11s......................Priceless

TOTAL: $17,025

Note: Every thing was bought brand new and this doesn't include tires, rims and stereo upgrades.

Wow Im gonna go cry myself to sleep now.

 

[96BlueStangGT]

I have over $8,000 in mine which includes every little thing. I'd say "too much" is when you spend more on your car then what you paid for it and what it is worth. I spent too much on mine already and still have nothing.

 

[bryan0]

I too am 19, I bought my car used with 60,000 miles, and it came with cobra r's and tires, tb and plenum, and catback, which was probably about $2,500.

Since then, I've put another $5,500 in it. Now I'm at the point where I can either be done with the car, or get a shortblock, which wouldn't be for about a year from now. I'm in college (commute) and working a lot, and I've realized that there are much more important things in life than how fast my car is. I'm probably not getting a shortbock for a long time, if at all. I need to keep my money to one day buy a house and more practical car.

Now that my modding is complete, I can't say I regret spending a penny on the car, I absolutely love it. The car is the most "me" thing I've got.

"You only live once, so live it up while you can." -my motto

 

[whyask]

04YELLOWGT

Mongoose Kit ...................$3700
Vortec BPV .......................$ 300
VT Shortblock and Cams ...$4000
Paxton A/A IC ...................$1500
MPH Boost Pipe ................$200
X Pipe and Catback ..........$750
JBA LT Headers ................$800
Gears ...............................$200
Cobra Tank and Pumps ....$1000
8 Rib Kit with Pulley .........$675
SCT Tuner ........................$300
Installation of parts .........$2800
Dyno Tunes .............. ......$800
Running 11s......................Priceless

TOTAL: $17,025


DEAR GOD MAN....I THOUGHT I SPENT SOME CASH !!

 

[Gearbanger 101]

For what I've spend on my Cougar, I could have been making payments on a newer car right now.....with a warranty.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

i have over 20,000 in mods. the most notable would be a viper T56, built 8.8, new engine (almost done), and intercooled paxton