l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Sorry if this has been posted before!!! I am just about to spend a good 3 k on my glanza with my plans after already spending so much money on it already just wonder what other people have spent or thinking about spending ??? Thanks to anyone who commentsSorry if this has been posted before!!! I am just about to spend a good 3 k on my glanza with my plans after already spending so much money on it already just wonder what other people have spent or thinking about spending ??? Thanks to anyone who comments Edited June 8, 2014 by l1 jev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fremyjay Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Spent over 3k and its still not anywhere near being on the road yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks for that buddy I have got mine so mint now with a good 4 k or so if I add it all up but like I say looking at spending another 3 k on tuning it with the best parts I can get only buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fremyjay Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I've still got at least 2k to spend before its ready for the road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 In the 14 years I have owned it I dread to think! But a grand a years would be 14000 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I've just got back into the starlet game after a year out and a few boring Hondas..new ep should be here tues or wed and I'm budgeting myself to 15k over 2 years.. I've found it helps a lot if you have had a few and you don't waste your money on pointless shit..now that I know a bit about the cars I've got a specific parts list that I'm going to stick to so won't be choping and changing set ups like in the past and wasting money ..do your research and spend your money wisely is the advice I'd give you dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks guys!!!Yer I research everything and only buy the best parts and take my time on it so never waste money my car is worth more than I pay for it 6 years ago, but I am looking at a apxi ecu and map plus blitz front mount and jam racing maini fitted which I have got, already got blitz decat with blitz nur spec, so will be mint in the end just alot of money to see under 200 bhp but then u can bear there handling, mpg, tax and tyres cost !!! That's why I have had mine for 6 years and never will sell it !! Wish we could put pics on this too that would be ace! But this is mine if anyone wants to look http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/70075-pick-my-black-glanza-v-up-from-full-respray-and-engine-clean/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fremyjay Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/70901-jays-forged-build/That's mine been building it for 7 months now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Fare play buddy good luck with the build ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Depends what you spend you money on.Idrees or browner etc can likely build a car for free with abit of effort shifting parts around.Simplest way to budget for a build is really understand what you want yourself and what you need to get there and then buy nothing outside the essentials.Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Yer that's a good thing to do but sometimes it changes with what u fancy or how u want to build something I am more interested in what people have spent on there's !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have spent 3x what i payed for my gt on parts since buying it in september and it's miles from where I want it to be. Have not started on the exterior yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I spent about 9k on my old gt and still wanted about another 3k to finish it ran out of spendo lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grum-glanza Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I dread to think at the moment I have about 10 grand in it and it needs another 2000 to get on the road and another 2000 for a full respray its just never ending Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 In the 14 years I have owned it I dread to think! But a grand a years would be 14000 lol Yeah I think shit loads sums it up best!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrygt Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 14k over two years and its still not done. By the time mine is mapped it will owe me over 17k i reckon. The way i look at it is that it will destroy many cars that cost 5 times that....so its cheap really ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 i am around 8/9k on all 4 off my starlets tho i didnt spend a penny on the v but did forge my glower and sadly havent driven it in 2 years !!!! still not complete los of job so will stay so untill i win the lotto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 This is brill guys thanks for all the comments nice to know we are all in the same boat, what els would u spend it on your endUp pissing it up the walls or up your nose if u didnt,They are amazing fun cars, hope more people comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I hate this question because people who don't understand why we spend so much on these are basically well you coulda had this n that etc I say I don't want that I want this lol I blow most of my wages on my V it never stops when you catch the bug! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I understand why people spend a lot on their cars but i dont get people who have no life because of it lol. I spend a fair bit on cars and have always had tuned / modified cars but you have to draw the line somewhere.Was speaking to a chap with an Astra VXR recently who lives with his parents, doesnt go on holiday or nights out and i assume he has no friends or girlfriend, cunt just spends every single penny on his car.Fair play to him hes got a 400bhp mint looking VXR which has a map so it pops and bangs lol but seriously is that any way to live your life.Ohh yeah if there is anybody on here which meets that criteria then dont be afraid to speak up lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
l1 jev Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Yer I can understand why u don't like this question but I love it and u don't have to answer it!!! I get the same off the wife all the time u could have got this or had this !!! No I love my v and love it when people look twice bec they don't see one every day 10To 15 times, Total agree u got to have a ballence!!! I have a house with mortgage, wife and dog but still spend a lot on my v even when paying for my wedding, so it's about balance !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrygt Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) I've spent a mad amount of money but i still leave enough left to live comfortably. I've got my motorcross bike to keep me entertained aswell and i also live with my girlfriend and our daughter. i spend my money on what makes me happy....which is any of the above. anything else is just a waste Edited June 8, 2014 by garrygt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eynonz Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I don't drink alcohol, or smoke which frees up a lot of money for someone my age. I just rather have something to be proud of to spend my money on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) wow jeeeez about 8k in 6 months plus 2k from the begging only had the car 11 months then sold LOL argghhhhhhhhhhh calmed right down now thow taking my time and spending else where aswel as my deposit for my house hehe spent almost a K there for new wheels from usa Edited June 8, 2014 by iamlegend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Lately I have been thinking about what I have apart from the V in terms of material stuff and other things I want to do which I can't afford lol I have came too far now but I could have alot more things but the for sale section on here has my life lol but Dan yeah it's a good point missing out on things with people and nights out needs to be balanced. I may have to sell up one day but it won't be to pay for a wedding or out fuck that lol trip to Japland ohhh yeah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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