Kitcat Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 OK, there is a thread asking how many miles driven thus far. How about a different measure of Seven love/devotion: money & time. Unlike the previous 2 years, when I was trying to bankrupt myself on my Seven, I am comfortable reporting: $o so far on maintenance/improvements, and zero time spent fixing/improving things. I know I have set the bar pretty low, can anyone beat those numbers:) (Hopefully your wives don't read this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiva Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Being the first year with the SR27... my $ per smiles is higher than yours! Improvements: - Fan controller 125$ - Seats 1000$ - Roll cage 2500$ - Custom made top 500$ Repairs: - Fuel pump (had a spare one) - AFM connector 40$ all that in cheap canadian money! The summer is still young tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West7se Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Again first year of ownership here as well. I had upgradeitus from day one I`m afraid, I already knew what parts needed fitting as soon as I went to see the car, and as such gave myself a very loose budget - something which I now regret. However ( I will try my best at converting this to dollars, please bear with me) Cost of car - £5000 ($7,741.80) Complete rebuild of front suspension - £1500 ($2,323.05) New rad and fan assy - £150 ($232.148) New rear dampers - £200 ($309.405) Rear roll over bar (UK race spec) - £250 ($386.831) new cycle wings - £100 - ($154.543) misc items ( paints and stuff) - £200 ($309) Adding that up, I will not get my money back should I sell it, however I don`t intend to. Time spent around 2 months. Dont mind the wife reading this I`m not married :p Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi7ot Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Replaced a fuse holder for the main power relay $3.00 Other than that, fuel. I've only done about 150 miles as my hay fever has been the worst and it's so early in the year. If this keeps up, my season will stop in august m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've spent about $200 on my camera system, $1100 on tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I have a running tab at NAPA Autoparts. I told the clerk when I get over $100,000 they will give me a name tag that says "Co-owner" of the store. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 this year i feel like im buying my car all over again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've spent about $200 on my camera system, $1100 on tires. I knew there had to be at least one drawback to all that V8 power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I knew there had to be at least one drawback to all that V8 power! heh, one of many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 lets see... 200$ on the reworked flywheel. 130$ on the new clutch. about 120$ on new seals and gaskets. new dash clock for 20$, clock velcro 3$..(will also use on boat). new header wrap at 30$ about 3$ on some new breather hoses. 30$ on wax and polish. new headlight bulb and new tailight bulbs. whatever those cost. not fair to count regular maintenance and petrol.. we have about 300+ miles on it this year. unless something breaks... or we find some outrageous great deal on something we need/want, we are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ok first year of owning the car from January 2009 $1NZ = 0.66USD (Kiwi $$$$) Car $14250 Seats $1500 Momo Wheel $350 Quick release hub $90 New Side indicators $11 New Harness x2 $200 Exhuast $400 Tyres x4 $700 (US $$$) Car $8554 Seats $900 Momo Wheel $210 Quick Release Hub $54 New Side Indicators $6.60 New Harness x2 $120 Exhuast $240 Tyres x4 $420 Thats it so far next up is NZ $500 for a rear panel fitted and polished and im finished do the upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 drat. i can't stop. bought a new set of springs yesterday for $160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West7se Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 drat. i can't stop. bought a new set of springs yesterday for $160 Glad its not just me then, I just HAD to order those new dash clocks last night !!! - read didnt have to at all there was nothing wrong with the ones I have. I must get medical help Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I think I would either cry or puke if I calculated the money spent per mile right now. Hopefully I get her certified today and the ratio can drastically change. Right now, I feel like I'm the guy at work that spent $7500 to go hunting last year, and I didn't see a damn deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibbie Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hank, I know exactly how you feel. Took me 2 months to get the State happy enough to let me have a title and tags. Up until my car was legal I kept very acurate records of expenses. Since the car has been street legal, I just throw the receipts in the box. It is ALOT more fun to drive than do paperwork. My wife knows of the total outlay thru tags. Now I just tell her we needs some "Improvements". As she never passes on a chance to go riding with me, I get no complaints for these "Improvements". Just ordered a set of wire wheels and tires for the rear ($1800) and got no hassle from her. Life is good. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 The key is...that Mary drives the car as much as i do. it's so much easier to spend money on it that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I don't keep track, the receipts go in a drawer. However I just received a new Soft Bits for Sevens half hood and half doors yesterday. A little over $300 for both delivered across the pond via DHL. Took the first drive with the half hood this AM. It cuts down the buffeting of the left ear to a very acceptable level. More than I was expecting. OTOH, getting out of the car is more difficult with my bad shoulder but that will improve with time. Getting in is not a problem. I do smell the rear exit exhaust a bit more at certain speeds with the half hood on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I kept a running list of expenses for the first 2 or 3 years of ownership. But after some major upgrades (EFI/Emerald/cams/head work/tranny, LSD, wheels/tires/tons of small parts and material etc.) I noticed the scary bottom line number just diminished the fun. Nowadays I just buy what I think I need and can afford, throw the receipts away (if not warranty) and am much happier. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I kept a running list of expenses for the first 2 or 3 years of ownership. But after some major upgrades (EFI/Emerald/cams/head work/tranny, LSD, wheels/tires/tons of small parts and material etc.) I noticed the scary bottom line number just diminished the fun. Nowadays I just buy what I think I need and can afford, throw the receipts away (if not warranty) and am much happier. Gert Like Gert I quit keeping track of the costs of owning my 7 several years ago as it is a toy for me and a way for me to relax so expense is not a big issue all though my wife has made a couple of comments when she was looking at some of my expenses for tax reasons about why I bought so many engines and parts for the 7 (two complete engine rebuilds since Aug 08 first engine lasted 66.4 mils, second new engine is still going strong [actually the third engine for the car]). So as long as my wife dose not complain and I have a good time then it really does not matter I would say. (:>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 damn. I'll try to not post in this thread every day. yesterday Frankn7 overheated in unusually HEAVY traffic. This is not normal, as even with the V8, she has no trouble keeping it cool even in the hotest days. so... I determined it was a failed electric fan, which is blowing the fuse. Sad... the fan, radiator, and headlight brackets are the only original Rotus parts left. Well, new fan is installed tonight, and she's ready to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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