Anyone else wasted a ton of money on cars?

[11lemon11]

I’ve owned over 20 cars so far and I kick myself as to how much money I’ve wasted on them. I wish I could go back and just buy a nice 90’s Japanese car and learn to do everything myself. Save myself a fortune in the long run. Instead I’ve sold cars for the pettiest reason and lost money paying mechanics for simple jobs I’ve never learned to do myself.

[Krackerjacked]

I’m with you
Did the math years ago and I have spent 40k on cash cars before ever financing anything
I did usually make a profit on each car though so that’s a plus

But I can say, even if you know how to work on vehicles (Not a pro mechanic but can do a lot of stuff myself) being a car person, you’ll likely still spend too much on mods instead of repairs lol

[tunafishha]

That's why I'm so big on the 2022 Pearl white Honda Accord.

It's a knock proof car.

[ClivesTriceps]

I wouldn't call it wasting money if it's a true hobby/passion of yours.

I have so much money tied up in my 79 Camaro right now and still much more to spend, and I don't regret spending a single penny. The closer I get to being done, the more excited I get to finally drive/race it.

That's why I'm so big on the 2022 Pearl white Honda Accord.

It's a knock proof car. But it has to be a 2022 model, in pearl white, preferably non turboed

Enjoy your chitty CVT transmissions that Honda uses lmao

[Exiled93]

I've had quite a few cars. Definitely my biggest expense besides housing.

I love cars though and want to experience all different types. I don't think I could buy a car and drive it for 20 years even if that is more practical.

[tunafishha]

Enjoy your chitty CVT transmissions that Honda uses lmao

Imagine not knowing anything about cars. I bet you have AAA service, lol ****it.

The 2022 Pearl white Accord puts you in an elite club.

[nick5569]

I used to think I "wasted" a ton of money on cars until I realized what the average person spends on alcohol/cigarettes, eating out/fast food, and women (that they're simping on)

I think if a hobby gives you joy and keeps you out of trouble, then it's difficult to determine if that money was really "wasted"

[ClivesTriceps]

Imagine not knowing anything about cars. I bet you have AAA service, lol ****it.

The 2022 Pearl white Accord puts you in an elite club.

I worked for 3 years in auto repair, get phucked dummy. Have fun owning a car with a trans that can't be repaired when it goes out.

JFL at thinking owning a Honda puts you in any club besides the poors.

Negged when I'm off recharge.

[tunafishha]

I worked for 3 years in auto repair, get phucked dummy. Have fun owning a car with a trans that can't be repaired when it goes out.

JFL at thinking owning a Honda puts you in any club besides the poors.

Negged when I'm off recharge.

Changing oil and rotating tires doesn't constitute you as having mechanical knowledge(which isn't even the cause of CVT damage here)

Besides, the only credible accreditation for mechanical knowledge ill accept is ASE certified.

[ClivesTriceps]

Changing oil and rotating tires doesn't constitute you as having mechanical knowledge(which isn't even the cause of CVT damage here)

Besides, the only credible accreditation for mechanical knowledge ill accept is ASE certified.

Yeah, and having a bachelor's degree is the only proof you know how to do anything in life. Must suck being you.

[tunafishha]

Yeah, and having a bachelor's degree is the only proof you know how to do anything in life. Must suck being you.

Ill git chu, bich.

[nosirrahx]

Doesn't feel wasted at all to be honest. I've had a lot of fun and made a lot of great friends.

[MajorTendonitis]

I’m a mental midget when it comes to buying vehicles. Wasted countless amounts of money , and would be retired if I didn’t play stupid games .
To think I sold them for 50 cents on the dollars and nothing to show for it .
Kind of wish I kept my TA , as I really enjoyed cruising in it , but I ran out of room in my garage

[Krackerjacked]

I used to think I "wasted" a ton of money on cars until I realized what the average person spends on alcohol/cigarettes, eating out/fast food, and women (that they're simping on)

I think if a hobby gives you joy and keeps you out of trouble, then it's difficult to determine if that money was really "wasted"

Well put srs. What’s the point in living if you can’t enjoy it right?

Doesn't feel wasted at all to be honest. I've had a lot of fun and made a lot of great friends.

Another good point. Car people are the best bros srs. I don’t know of any other hobby where all walks of life can come together to help each other out like the automotive industry

I’m a mental midget when it comes to buying vehicles. Wasted countless amounts of money , and would be retired if I didn’t play stupid games .
To think I sold them for 50 cents on the dollars and nothing to show for it .
Kind of wish I kept my TA , as I really enjoyed cruising in it , but I ran out of room in my garage

I Hnng everytime bro
Mirin hard

[DoragonKingu]

I don't consider it a waste. Its a hobby. Some people spend money on gambling, drugs and alcohol I choose to spend it on my cars. Everyone spends money on something they like be it Clothes, Watches, Sneakers, Funko Dolls, Electronics, Strip Clubs, Etc.

If you enjoy working and modding your car just do it.

[JayJ350]

That's a part of having a hobby and interests. Not all cars were a loss for me though, I actually made a couple grand off my 02 Trans Am WS6 that I got as my first car when I sold it. The worst car I ever owned was an 09 Subaru Outback XT, it was a cool and interesting car when I got it, I actually bought it because I was looking for a practical yet somewhat compact SUV-ish sorta car, and it fit the bill. That and I always wanted to own a turbocharged Subaru flat-4, it's one of those ownership experiences that every car enthusiast needs to have these days it seems. The engine blew when I was driving between SF and LA, had it towed down to LA, got the engine fixed but then it broke down again. Ended up just pretty much giving the thing away, it was a total loss, but then again it wasn't like I had spent a fortune on some high-end luxury car or exotic.

Motorcycles are what I had the biggest losses on in general. I had a Suzuki DRZ-400SM, great starter bike but chitty ex-buddy ended up wrecking it and I ended up just parting it out and didn't get much. I got a Ducati Hypermotard 796 later, awesome bike but it ended up getting stolen when I was still living in Hollywood and I had some cheap ass insurance that didn't cover chit because full coverage was about a quarter the price of the bike.

[Jasonw1178]

Yes and no. I had a mustang addiction back in the day. The amount of time and money I spent on it, I can't even figure it out but it was a lot. Almost all of my expendable income went into that car, and I have nothing to show for it. Sure, I had some fun, but doesn't justify what I had in it.

[JayJ350]

Yes and no. I had a mustang addiction back in the day. The amount of time and money I spent on it, I can't even figure it out but it was a lot. Almost all of my expendable income went into that car, and I have nothing to show for it. Sure, I had some fun, but doesn't justify what I had in it.

That's car restoration/modding for ya. You will always lose a ton of money on it at a certain point.

[MajorTendonitis]

I Hnng everytime bro
Mirin hard

Sure miss it ,as i enjoyed traveling to areas where I thought I could get decent pics . I belonged to a TransAm forum in Ohio , and they enjoyed mountain pics .

[Krackerjacked]

Sure miss it ,as i enjoyed traveling to areas where I thought I could get decent pics . I belonged to a TransAm forum in Ohio , and they enjoyed mountain pics .

lol my non car buddies always make fun of any trip pics because my vehicle is always in the pics

[bsmit107]

Starting to now....at 35.

Finally to a point in life where I can though. Have dreamed of these days for the last 15 years.

Dropped $3500 on a 2003 WRX about 6 months ago....dropped $2k into it, sold it a few days ago for $4k. lulz....it had bad rust issues (was originally a northern car)

Currently building a 402 Chevy Big Block and TH400.....plan on dropping at least $3k....full rebuild (its got a spun bearing) big cam, single turbo, fully built manual valve body for the transmission.

Just bought a "home" for the big block....1972 Skylark for $6k....needs about $3k worth of work before the motor goes in. I plan on this being my "life long" project and as long as I don't find any serious issues that I cant fix, Im not selling this one.

[GainzMcgee]

Enjoy your chitty CVT transmissions that Honda uses lmao

Honda fanboys "hrr drr the engine can last 500k miles

Meanwhile the power steering module goes out: $2,000.00

jfl

[dogorman7]

No but all I’ve owned are American trucks lol

[engj]

The time I had to work on cars I had no money. I would buy/sell fox body mustangs for cash, trade up/down/for parts, usually had 2-3 of them going. Keeping in mind this was late 90s when you could find workable ones for 3-4k and beaters for $900. After 7-8 years of it I wound up with a 10 second 5spd LX hatch.

I kind of look back at it as lucky, if I had any money back then I would have torched it buying parts.

Now all I really want is that clean 89 I had back without all the chopping and other chit I did to it.

[knightofday]

I used to think I "wasted" a ton of money on cars until I realized what the average person spends on alcohol/cigarettes, eating out/fast food, and women (that they're simping on)

I think if a hobby gives you joy and keeps you out of trouble, then it's difficult to determine if that money was really "wasted"

Seconded.

If you love it and its in your blood the money is far from wasted

[knightofday]

Starting to now....at 35.

Finally to a point in life where I can though. Have dreamed of these days for the last 15 years.

Dropped $3500 on a 2003 WRX about 6 months ago....dropped $2k into it, sold it a few days ago for $4k. lulz....it had bad rust issues (was originally a northern car)

Currently building a 402 Chevy Big Block and TH400.....plan on dropping at least $3k....full rebuild (its got a spun bearing) big cam, single turbo, fully built manual valve body for the transmission.

Just bought a "home" for the big block....1972 Skylark for $6k....needs about $3k worth of work before the motor goes in. I plan on this being my "life long" project and as long as I don't find any serious issues that I cant fix, Im not selling this one.

sounds like a bad ass build mirin

[TXBuddy]

The time I had to work on cars I had no money. I would buy/sell fox body mustangs for cash, trade up/down/for parts, usually had 2-3 of them going. Keeping in mind this was late 90s when you could find workable ones for 3-4k and beaters for $900. After 7-8 years of it I wound up with a 10 second 5spd LX hatch.

I kind of look back at it as lucky, if I had any money back then I would have torched it buying parts.

Now all I really want is that clean 89 I had back without all the chopping and other chit I did to it.

You know my story bro. This was my 89LX ~97, supercharged, heads, cam intake, etc..


Years later i'm back in the game. 93 GT. Vortech, H/C/I, basically everything front to back. there is always something to buy/fix

[Weezy32]

I’m with you
Did the math years ago and I have spent 40k on cash cars before ever financing anything
I did usually make a profit on each car though so that’s a plus

But I can say, even if you know how to work on vehicles (Not a pro mechanic but can do a lot of stuff myself) being a car person, you’ll likely still spend too much on mods instead of repairs lol

Wasted money on cars
Made profit on cars

Pick one

[Krackerjacked]

Wasted money on cars
Made profit on cars

Pick one

lol I stopped making money once I started financing cars. Should’ve clarified.