View Poll Results: How much money have you spent on your car

More than $5,000

108

23.13%

$1,000 < $5,000

215

46.04%

Less than $1,000 (mostly mods, planning to spend more)

16.06%

Less than $1,000 (mostly regular maintenance, planning to save for a house, yacht, etc.)

14.78%

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How much money have you dropped into you car?

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Oct 8, 2003 | 02:07 AM

#41

Midknight MAXX

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Bout to drop some serious paper on paint and rims. At least $3K.

Oct 8, 2003 | 05:25 AM

#42

ejj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thisasian

$500 on motor, $300 on clutch... that's w/o labor right?

Correct, I do all my work myself. Free labor!

Oct 8, 2003 | 08:06 AM

#43

ohannon7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chillinmax

too much...

.............

Oct 8, 2003 | 09:15 AM

#44

97GLE

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Poor College Student

$25 FSTB
$120 RSB
$50 Homeade intake in various forms

~$195 I guess

Nov 15, 2003 | 08:03 AM

#45

kenji

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From: Beaverton, Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey07005

Lets see some pictures of these wheels and $1600 coilovers.....

he means real coilovers, not the "coilovers" you see on ebay for less than 200 dollars.

and btw, 1600 is a pretty good price on quality coilovers

Nov 15, 2003 | 08:55 AM

#46

desertmaxima

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Well lets see. Before I left San Diego for good ole germany
NOS5124 kit $500
Pressure gauge and AF gauge $100
Rims: Free hehe
Springs:Free hehe
Open cone filter:$25

Now sitting in my moms garage or inroute.
Brembro Xdrilled rotors: $139
Ceifro 1piece headlights with HID kit:$720
Diamond cut bumper lights:$45
Steel braided brake lines:$85
Apexi WS exhaust:$437
Roof spoiler:$95
Longblock,Arias pistons,eagle rods:$1700

By the time im done with it all looking at 28000 total spend aside from paint job and interior which will probably run me about 7000 after. Damn ill never be done

Nov 15, 2003 | 11:52 AM

#47

defsquad222

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I've spent $7000 in miscellenous mods(wheels, bodykit, big brake) but have my car has been broken into four times already costing $4-5k in repairs alone

Nov 15, 2003 | 05:13 PM

#48

carnal_c30

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From: Everywhere, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZEMaxima

Meccanoble,

A set of 18" Volks racing wheels/tires will set you back around $3000. Try imagine a set of Volks in 19". And if you source a 18" Nismo LM or GT4 or even any Nismo rims would set you back $2500 for the rims alone.
It maybe not worth the price for you but there are some of us that will think otherwise.

Eric

my 19" Blitz wheels costed me more than 4k

wheels sold for 1000 a piece

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:46 AM

#49

desertmaxima

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Hey Malik you were there that day I was getting the rims that are on my car now rememeber. Oh boy that was so fun that day.

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:58 AM

#50

Frank Fontaine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97GLE

Poor College Student

$25 FSTB
$120 RSB
$50 Homeade intake in various forms

~$195 I guess

Spent about $1120 for 235/40WR-18 HTR+ and 18x8 TGF rims, was pretty cheap price for 18's 2 years ago. Also $49 for K&N panel, that's it. Still have the factory star rims but can't find the lug nuts. Dang don't wanna pay Nissan for those stupid nuts!

Nov 16, 2003 | 12:31 PM

#51

Capital15

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I say about 5k.

Nov 16, 2003 | 03:24 PM

#52

2DMax

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I think I can say, around $2,000, if that.

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:33 PM

#53

Nealoc187

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I've got to be getting close to 15k now, gross, not net. Net is probably like 10k.

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:26 AM

#54

araffio

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From: Long Island, NY

Once I pay for the labor on my 5-speed conversion the end of this week, I will be just over $17k in mods alone....I need to take a break from this modding stuff....

-Tony

Nov 17, 2003 | 08:54 AM

#55

InfamousG

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I've put about $7500 in my max sofar

Nov 17, 2003 | 11:08 PM

#56

carnal_c30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by desertmaxima

Hey Malik you were there that day I was getting the rims that are on my car now rememeber. Oh boy that was so fun that day.

I know you got lucky

ehehe damn I cant wait to see what happens to your max when you get back... lotsa money saved up hahaa

Nov 17, 2003 | 11:24 PM

#57

desertmaxima

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carnal_c30

I know you got lucky

ehehe damn I cant wait to see what happens to your max when you get back... lotsa money saved up hahaa

Oh yea you know this. I just cant decide what rims I want to get. Im torn between getting some 5zigen copse 19's or maybe just some 18's dont want overkill but I do really want some TE37's bad just dont want to spend too much moeny cause I have other plans in mind. Dont worry ill be coming up to topeka as soon as I get home to meet everyone else. Oh yea Zac emailed me the other day, he is rocking a 200sx with a det in it now, he got married also. I knew he could stay away from speed.

Nov 17, 2003 | 11:26 PM

#58

Phatmax98

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From: Appleton,WI

I have dumped about 3 g's into mine, and now another 750 for rack and pinion, new bushings up front and cv boots. Oh, BTW I am selling in 6 months.

Nov 18, 2003 | 09:34 AM

#59

ilumo

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I think i have around 11k in mine without the system, then with the system is another 3k, and then all the maintainence... =/ Wow, what a money pit..

Nov 21, 2003 | 12:16 AM

#60

SteVTEC

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fi-dolla for a knock sensor
another fi-dolla for a coil

Would rather save for a house and wedding. The $5-10k I could put into a car I would rather pocket and put towards my next car so that I can get a better car.

One of these days I will *finally* run into a Honda/Acura that can show me its tail lights and then I guess I will have to break down and get an Intake and y-pipe.

Nov 21, 2003 | 01:48 AM

#61

foetray

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$4500 in paint, bodykit, etc.
$3500 20"tires, wheels & spinners
$6500 Audio/Video/Security setup
And that's just what's on/in the car now.

Nov 21, 2003 | 05:12 AM

#62

araffio

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From: Long Island, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by foetray

$4500 in paint, bodykit, etc.
$3500 20"tires, wheels & spinners
$6500 Audio/Video/Security setup
And that's just what's on/in the car now.

Needs another $500 in suspension work, that front gap kills the look of the car....

-Tony

Nov 21, 2003 | 09:23 AM

#63

foetray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by araffio

Needs another $500 in suspension work, that front gap kills the look of the car....

-Tony

Saving up for bags. Not gonna lower with all that fiberglass and not be able to raise it if I need to.

Nov 21, 2003 | 09:26 AM

#64

foetray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed95

And another few $K to fix the damage that has already been done.

Someone else who wants us all to look the same.

Nov 23, 2003 | 09:55 AM

#65

Battle Max

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The way i figure it ive bought mods sold them and bought other mods...In a way i broke even....go figure...

Dec 8, 2003 | 08:28 PM

#66

Oblongshapes

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chasing the dragon.. means smoking opium buddy....

Dec 8, 2003 | 10:08 PM

#67

BOZOnPJs

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about 1,500 here including bulbs and other nick nacks... i'm saving up to start up my own small business.

Dec 8, 2003 | 10:50 PM

#68

SXN

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From: San Bruno, CA (SF Bay)

all those super expensive bulbs?

Dec 9, 2003 | 04:03 PM

#69

ivelweyz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed95

And another few $K to fix the damage that has already been done.

Agree 100%. A $150 grinder/sander could take care of some of it. Get some matches and gasoline for the rest...

Dec 9, 2003 | 04:07 PM

#70

SXN

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From: San Bruno, CA (SF Bay)

hammer would fix the altezzas and wing, why do you need a sander

Dec 9, 2003 | 07:55 PM

#71

AsthmaMax11

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From: Atlanta, Georgia

ACT Clutch and Fidanza Flywheel 600 parts 275 install
Stillen Y, UR UDP, Eibach Pro kit, GR2's, PR CAI $1600 (w/shipping)
Tires $420
Misc. Maintenance $1000
Warpspeed Y-pipe, B-pipe, JWT Popper, Muffler Free (came w/car)
Crappy Sprint springs and Front Sway Bar Free (came w/car)
Red/Clears and front clears Free (came w/car)
240sx Wheels Free (came w/car)
25% tint Free (came w/car)
Burns 1/2 Qt oil a week also free and came w/car

Wishing I had researched Maxima.org and bought a 95 5-speed in the first damn place instead of a 99 auto: Priceless....and very EXPENSIVE!!!!!

Dec 9, 2003 | 08:12 PM

#72

Broaner

2060lbs and falling...

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From: Madison, WI

If you go my route resale is impossible. Seeing as it would cost almost $2K to return to stock. This would include MAF, Ehaust, springs, removing tint, etc. I will definitely keep the Max until it decides to completely ****. I'm hoping this is at least 70K away. Want it to get me through college. I wish I could post a spreadsheat. I have every repair, service, and mod on record since it was delivered on 6/30/1994 with 12 miles. Mod Total = $3,735.66 This will go up signigicantly over the next month because of Sound instal UDP, and SS Brakelines, and Red LED everything.

Dec 9, 2003 | 08:18 PM

#73

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2060lbs and falling...

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That is without paint because I don't consider that a mod. Add that and I've got a $6K car.

Dec 9, 2003 | 10:09 PM

#74

SXN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurchdogg11

Burns 1/2 Qt oil a week also free and came w/car

it burns 1/2 a quart per week? what the hell is wrong with your car?

Dec 10, 2003 | 01:31 AM

#75

foetray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ivelweyz

Agree 100%. A $150 grinder/sander could take care of some of it. Get some matches and gasoline for the rest...

Are you talkin' about my car or some rash you caught?

Dec 10, 2003 | 05:38 AM

#76

maxNYC

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$2800 on body work
$600 on body kit
$800 on wheels and tires (i30 wheels, continental tires)
$800 on exhaust system (stillen y pipe, high flow cat, apex'i catback )
$750 on suspension (maxspeed springs. kyb agx struts and shocks, cattman RSB, FSTB)
$400 on diagnostics and various sensor replacements
$200 in maintenance.

New found passion for the car... Priceless

Dec 10, 2003 | 10:05 AM

#77

jdmmax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gtr_rider

Question, all those that spent over 5k.. What would happen when its time to sell and you only get 8k including your mods in that price?

Only way I would see getting some money back is parting out, but some dont do that from what ive been seeing here.

exactly the reason i will not be selling the maxima. she a keeper.

Dec 10, 2003 | 11:38 AM

#78

AsthmaMax11

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From: Atlanta, Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXN

it burns 1/2 a quart per week? what the hell is wrong with your car?

Most of the time it's like one and a half quarts but lately it's only been half. As to what's wrong with it....all I know is if it was something simple, then the previous owner would have fixed it a long time ago being that he is a car enthusiast himself. I replaced the oil pressure sending unit and nothing changed.