ano Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Well over 15k with the 6k laying arround. Those will add another 3k on the account when installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica_Mad Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) So far, since buying the car at 2700.. wouldnt count that in my 'what ive spent on it though' £300 stereo/dvd/gps entertainment system + £50 fitting £150 front lip + £380 fitting, moulding £200 radiator supplied and fitted £38 gear knob + gaiter £12 steering wheel badge + celica sticker for boot £30 hid kit £180 brake discs and pads kit + £90 fitting (doing over this week) next up this month ive got to start on my audio .. oh god now the real moneys gna come in £280 custom ice boxes + £150 2 JL audio subs + £300 JL audio amp + £15 ish .. amp wiring dont even want to add that up! ive only had her just shy of 6 months!!! oh just remembered the £362 i spent on an invidia exhaust as well its not arrived yet! Edited August 3, 2014 by Celica_Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 So far, since buying the car at 2700.. wouldnt count that in my 'what ive spent on it though' £300 stereo/dvd/gps entertainment system + £50 fitting £150 front lip + £380 fitting, moulding £200 radiator supplied and fitted £38 gear knob + gaiter £12 steering wheel badge + celica sticker for boot £30 hid kit £180 brake discs and pads kit + £90 fitting (doing over this week) next up this month ive got to start on my audio .. oh god now the real moneys gna come in £280 custom ice boxes + £150 2 JL audio subs + £300 JL audio amp + £15 ish .. amp wiring dont even want to add that up! ive only had her just shy of 6 months!!! oh just remembered the £362 i spent on an invidia exhaust as well its not arrived yet! eek! 200 isnt a rip off as most suppliers will charge nearly 100 for the Rad, but always check on here if you can. I paid £30 for one just last week thanks to as tip off from Kev16v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docterozlo Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 1500 for the car 700/800 or there abouts on meisterR coilovers 350/400 on Cone lip and TRD sideskirts (reps) 45quid on strut brace and have a under rear strut that I picked up but never put on 125quid on double din stereo And all the general stuff tyres etc probs around the 400quid again Though I need to sort a set of wheels out as I hate the epic tuck it has grrr And a 2zz engine to convert and roof rails, TRD valance, a exhaust system , turbo , everything to go with said turbo lol , diffuser , I can't stop modding lol !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica_Mad Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 eek! 200 isnt a rip off as most suppliers will charge nearly 100 for the Rad, but always check on here if you can. I paid £30 for one just last week thanks to as tip off from Kev16v. I must be like 1/4 of the way finished with how I want it to be, I've still got like, trd skirts, rear valance, JDM spoiler, lowering springs, new wheels and tyres, full car wrap, induction kit, strut brace etc still to buy and get fitted .. God I don't think I will let the car go after all this lol she is stuck with me forever!! Then ofc there's things like clutch which will need doing soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I must be like 1/4 of the way finished with how I want it to be, I've still got like, trd skirts, rear valance, JDM spoiler, lowering springs, new wheels and tyres, full car wrap, induction kit, strut brace etc still to buy and get fitted .. God I don't think I will let the car go after all this lol she is stuck with me forever!! Then ofc there's things like clutch which will need doing soon. Yup! I have the attention span of a goldf Consequently usually change car every 18 months. I have only spent in the last 18 months what my last car depreciated in percentage terms. Major spending on bits is now done.That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! At current rates it will be another 5 years before it tops 100,000 miles and I get twitchy. This bunny is a happy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica_Mad Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yup! I have the attention span of a goldf Consequently usually change car every 18 months. I have only spent in the last 18 months what my last car depreciated in percentage terms. Major spending on bits is now done.That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! At current rates it will be another 5 years before it tops 100,000 miles and I get twitchy. This bunny is a happy one. I'm at 100,000 miles already (bought it with 95,500 miles) but I hope to keep until about 130,000 which will prob be about 3 years or so til it hits tht mark. Then I might buy something new, like a gt86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm at 100,000 miles already (bought it with 95,500 miles) but I hope to keep until about 130,000 which will prob be about 3 years or so til it hits tht mark. Then I might buy something new, like a gt86 I was reaaaally disappointed they were slower 0-60 but the track guys say they are very quick through the gears because of their extra mid range, soooo as prices drop............mmmm maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica_Mad Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I was reaaaally disappointed they were slower 0-60 but the track guys say they are very quick through the gears because of their extra mid range, soooo as prices drop............mmmm maybe? yeah if prices drop! they are rear wheel drive also .. yeah strange they are around 200bhp but slower 0-60 but i guess there pretty heavy the new cars eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintthomas Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Mines at 125,000 now, just going to keep going until it can't do no more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica_Mad Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Mines at 125,000 now, just going to keep going until it can't do no more! Aww, an engine can last as long as you want it to I guess! Just needs a little tlc and maintenance now and again. I'm sure yours will go on forever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Mines at 125,000 now, just going to keep going until it can't do no more! Like Triggers broom Bud. Just keep changing handles and heads and it will run forever! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintthomas Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Aww, an engine can last as long as you want it to I guess! Just needs a little tlc and maintenance now and again. I'm sure yours will go on forever! That's the plan! I've yet to change the spark plugs actually, they're iridiums and are supposed to last a very long time, and the idling is perfect so I've been reluctant on buying some new ones. Might just grab some just for the sake of it, along with a new cone for the SRI. Looking at a black foam 'Ramair' filter Like Triggers broom Bud. Just keep changing handles and heads and it will run forever! Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex282 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) First Gen 7 I bought in May 2013 Cost £1995 Insurance £660 Tax £40 since it came with 6 months and I SORNed it at 7 and a half months 2 tyres fitted £180 Towbar removal £40 Backbox £77 fitted HIDs and other bulbs £40 Radiator £190 fitted Service and aux belt change £90 Petrol £1000 Insurance admin fees £40 Wrote it off unfortunately but managed to break even with the large excess by buying it back to break it and sell the parts For my second Gen 7 140 I bought in Febuary 2014 Cost £1550 Insurance £645 Tax £225 New caliper + 2 new discs + pads £280 fitted 2 post JDM spoiler £85 done myself 4 new rainsport3 tyres + fitting £275 Custom catback exhaust £290 fitted HIDs and other bulbs £60 done myself Sparkplugs £8 done myself Oil + filter £42 done myself Apex lowering springs £109 done myself Petrol £1000+ Both been extremely reliable and been used more than once a day on average, always start first time and never broke down. Not really needed any repairs except consumables or stuff corroding Edited September 23, 2014 by alex282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus3476 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 The first one wasn't reliable - it crashed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 what - all by itself??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Had the car 5 years now, not really spent too much on her apart from the usual service parts, Full brake & suspension rebuild last year did put quite a big hole in the savings that was about £1200.00 but did include paying a garage to do some work which i just couldn't be bothered / didn't have time to do. (BIG mistake) I suppose over the years it soon totts up so I sopped counting really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGT Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 "Honestly Dear.......I haven't spent a penny on this old car. I just get the parts out of the shed.........." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 ... and I thought it was women who hid new things at the back of the wardrobe and then said "I've had this for ages!!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGT Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 ... and I thought it was women who hid new things at the back of the wardrobe and then said "I've had this for ages!!" I used to do that with guitars!!!! I would buy a new guitar and put it under the bed where I kept a few. Then when the missus came in I would pull it from under the bed and start playing it! "Is that a new guitar???!!!" "No dear.........it's the red one. You know, the red one I have." Worked for years until a mate dropped me in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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