How much money have you put into your car?
How much money have you put into your car?
So ever since I've gotten my Cobalt I've keep record of everything that I've purchased for it so far. Today I was curious as to how much I've actually spent on it so far and I thought I would share with everyone. Here's my breakdown:
Parts: $2,874.14
Labor: $ 780.30
Shipping: $ 174.76
Misc: $ 181.20
Tax: $ 28.01
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Total: $4,038.47
No wonder why I'm always broke.
Most of my labor was from when I got my huge scratch removed from my rear bumper. As is the Misc section. You'll look at the bill breakdown and there is always the Misc. charges.
In parts I've also included the Radar Detector I bought plus some stuff I've gotten that I haven't put into my car yet like my Shift Light and Exhuast.
Just curious if anyone else would like to share.
Parts: $2,874.14
Labor: $ 780.30
Shipping: $ 174.76
Misc: $ 181.20
Tax: $ 28.01
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Total: $4,038.47
No wonder why I'm always broke.
Most of my labor was from when I got my huge scratch removed from my rear bumper. As is the Misc section. You'll look at the bill breakdown and there is always the Misc. charges.
In parts I've also included the Radar Detector I bought plus some stuff I've gotten that I haven't put into my car yet like my Shift Light and Exhuast.
Just curious if anyone else would like to share.
parts: about 2gs in parts
labor: about 500
shipping: 0 gotta love turbo tech
so that bring me to about 2500 so far. not too bad but i still have to get stage one or 2 lower it and get rims and maybe a new clutch flywheel before im happy. so ill be around 5 or 6k before im done.
labor: about 500
shipping: 0 gotta love turbo tech
so that bring me to about 2500 so far. not too bad but i still have to get stage one or 2 lower it and get rims and maybe a new clutch flywheel before im happy. so ill be around 5 or 6k before im done.
ok here goes...parts and shipping together....
3rd brake light cover - $16.95
headlight covers - $60
k&n drop in - $40
tail light covers - $70
stripper - $9
Injen Intake - $220
sill plate covers - $70
duplicolor caliper kit - $16
high temp clear coat - $5
decals for calipers - $15
chrome chevy frame - $20
TOTAL = $541.95
3rd brake light cover - $16.95
headlight covers - $60
k&n drop in - $40
tail light covers - $70
stripper - $9
Injen Intake - $220
sill plate covers - $70
duplicolor caliper kit - $16
high temp clear coat - $5
decals for calipers - $15
chrome chevy frame - $20
TOTAL = $541.95
Originally Posted by tsmock
Wow that's a pretty cheap stripper...
haha my fiance bought me this stripper girl which goes on your antenna and spins around when you're driving...got it from spencer's......i'm gonna have to take some pictures.....lol
Originally Posted by Deaf_Dog
So ever since I've gotten my Cobalt I've keep record of everything that I've purchased for it so far. Today I was curious as to how much I've actually spent on it so far and I thought I would share with everyone. Here's my breakdown:
Parts: $2,874.14
Labor: $ 780.30
Shipping: $ 174.76
Misc: $ 181.20
Tax: $ 28.01
-----------------------
Total: $4,038.47
No wonder why I'm always broke.
Most of my labor was from when I got my huge scratch removed from my rear bumper. As is the Misc section. You'll look at the bill breakdown and there is always the Misc. charges.
In parts I've also included the Radar Detector I bought plus some stuff I've gotten that I haven't put into my car yet like my Shift Light and Exhuast.
Just curious if anyone else would like to share.
Parts: $2,874.14
Labor: $ 780.30
Shipping: $ 174.76
Misc: $ 181.20
Tax: $ 28.01
-----------------------
Total: $4,038.47
No wonder why I'm always broke.
Most of my labor was from when I got my huge scratch removed from my rear bumper. As is the Misc section. You'll look at the bill breakdown and there is always the Misc. charges.
In parts I've also included the Radar Detector I bought plus some stuff I've gotten that I haven't put into my car yet like my Shift Light and Exhuast.
Just curious if anyone else would like to share.
Here goes:
1 - Tint: $150
2 - Vinyls: $350
3 - Painted Headlights $200
4 - Grille Mesh (Installed) $75
5 - Eibach Sportlines $550 ($150 Install)
6 - Apexi N1 Muffler & Resonator $485 ($50 Install)
7 - DC Sports Strut Bar $170 ($30 Install)
8 - 18" Blizzak Winter Tires $1400
9 - 18" HD Spinout Wheels $1300
10 - Shorty Antenna $10
$4690 Tax incl. (Canadian Funds)
About to spend ?? on Injen CAI, GM Stage 2, PIAA Bulbs and custom paintjob.
To date - $1100 (CAN) winter tires and wheels
April - $5100 (CAN) est. parts taxes shipping and some room for misc costs.
GMPP Stage 2 Supercharger Upgrade Kit
NGK BKR7E Copper Spark Plugs
Injen Cold air intake
DC Strut Bar
Eibach Sportlines w/alignment kit
JBP Poly Control Arm Bushings
ZZ Performance Engine Mounts
Konig unknowns 18
Goodyears F1 DS G3 225/40/18
April - $5100 (CAN) est. parts taxes shipping and some room for misc costs.
GMPP Stage 2 Supercharger Upgrade Kit
NGK BKR7E Copper Spark Plugs
Injen Cold air intake
DC Strut Bar
Eibach Sportlines w/alignment kit
JBP Poly Control Arm Bushings
ZZ Performance Engine Mounts
Konig unknowns 18
Goodyears F1 DS G3 225/40/18
Well I put 500.00 for labor and parts for a new oil pan, when I hit a freaking curb and made a whole in my old one only a week of having my car...LOL...other than that, I put 150 in tint. But going to get some mods together here soon, first one a intake. So right now its 650, but more 2 come...thats for sure.
720 exhaust
210 intake
45 install exhaust
150 tint
1100 body kit and wing paint and install
10 antenna
5 air bag stickers
50 neon lighting
10 liscense frame and cover
total= $ 2300.00 spent so far
$2500 in savings ready to be spent on turbo kit which will be about Maybe $4,000 altogether
210 intake
45 install exhaust
150 tint
1100 body kit and wing paint and install
10 antenna
5 air bag stickers
50 neon lighting
10 liscense frame and cover
total= $ 2300.00 spent so far
$2500 in savings ready to be spent on turbo kit which will be about Maybe $4,000 altogether
I'm pretty done with everything I want to do right now. Body kit? Maybe. If one comes out that I like. But I'm right on the same boat with celicacobalt right now. Saving for the turbo.
i havent come up with a grand total as of yet because cars still being worked on. finally got a 2 week span set away for paint etc.
rims, kits, and anything else i decide to get done b4 april is going to probably wipe out what i have put away which is as of right now 5800 dollars + 1500 from my rims which i sold
rims, kits, and anything else i decide to get done b4 april is going to probably wipe out what i have put away which is as of right now 5800 dollars + 1500 from my rims which i sold
SS
tint - 185
sportlines - 220
install/alignment - 250
zzp motor/trans mount - 280
injen intake - 210
cat-back/tip - 450
install - 100
exhaust manifold - 225
install -150
oil change - free
hurst short-throw shifter - 140
ssc door sills/engine cover/fusebox cover/fuelrail cover - 270
flashers - 185
3 dyno runs - 200 (2@75 and 1@50)
dc strut bar - 85
cobalt ss licenseplate frame - 15
lower grill insert - 35
cobaltss.net stickers junk - 155
visor replacement stickers - 5
gm pedal kit - 50
aeroforce interceptor gauge - 220
total: $3430
left to buy
stage kit (installed) - 750
clutch/flywheel - 1000
wheels/tires - 2000
69 GMC - $8500
tint - 185
sportlines - 220
install/alignment - 250
zzp motor/trans mount - 280
injen intake - 210
cat-back/tip - 450
install - 100
exhaust manifold - 225
install -150
oil change - free
hurst short-throw shifter - 140
ssc door sills/engine cover/fusebox cover/fuelrail cover - 270
flashers - 185
3 dyno runs - 200 (2@75 and 1@50)
dc strut bar - 85
cobalt ss licenseplate frame - 15
lower grill insert - 35
cobaltss.net stickers junk - 155
visor replacement stickers - 5
gm pedal kit - 50
aeroforce interceptor gauge - 220
total: $3430
left to buy
stage kit (installed) - 750
clutch/flywheel - 1000
wheels/tires - 2000
69 GMC - $8500
Last edited by Doc; Mar 2, 2006 at 06:58 PM.
oh god i dont want to think about it lol
heres a start
rims=1200
hood=700
turbo parts so far=800
intake=200
strut bar=100
hids=300
springs=250
alarm/remote start=600
im sure there is a lot more little stuff.... ugh and a lot more money to be spent on it
funny thing is all that and the cost of my car brand new is still under 14000 ha
heres a start
rims=1200
hood=700
turbo parts so far=800
intake=200
strut bar=100
hids=300
springs=250
alarm/remote start=600
im sure there is a lot more little stuff.... ugh and a lot more money to be spent on it

funny thing is all that and the cost of my car brand new is still under 14000 ha
Not enuff in the SS yet .
Injun - $240
DC STB- $90
Borla Turbo XL muffler , various mandrel bends to go from res. back $250
B&M shifter $150
Aeroforce guage - $220
Halo HID , PIAA plasma yellow fogs $350
$1050 .....damn , more than I thought . Adding stuff up is NEVER a good idea . I made that mistake doing that with my Trans Am convertible I sold earlier this year .
Total investment in that , not including the cost of the car = $21,000 and some change . I will have damn close to $30,000 in the Z28 when alls said and done .
I couldnt live without cars and hotrodding , but man , I will be poor the rest of my life because of them
Injun - $240
DC STB- $90
Borla Turbo XL muffler , various mandrel bends to go from res. back $250
B&M shifter $150
Aeroforce guage - $220
Halo HID , PIAA plasma yellow fogs $350
$1050 .....damn , more than I thought . Adding stuff up is NEVER a good idea . I made that mistake doing that with my Trans Am convertible I sold earlier this year .
Total investment in that , not including the cost of the car = $21,000 and some change . I will have damn close to $30,000 in the Z28 when alls said and done .
I couldnt live without cars and hotrodding , but man , I will be poor the rest of my life because of them


