Addicted To Modding How Much Have You Spent Will It End ???????????
03-08-2006, 10:40 PM
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Addicted To Modding How Much Have You Spent Will It End ???????????
I have spent quite a bit on mods probaly like 2K after my new up and comming mods I will probaly spent 4K on modifications by summer. So the question is I plan on keeping my car about another 3 years what do you do with all these mods ? What do you do with the car ? Will some of you trade the car with it all modded up like this ? I know making sales on modded cars are hard plus you lose alot of money also. For those that keep it stock is smart. But me I gotta just have it look the way I want it to look. So how much have you spent in mods alone ?
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
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C32 Brakes about $900 installed
H&R Cupkit about $900 installed
Pulley $871 installed
Next mods AMG sway bars
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C32 Brakes about $900 installed
H&R Cupkit about $900 installed
Pulley $871 installed
Next mods AMG sway bars
exhaust
The feeling of a different car priceless
Never add the costs, you never get the money back
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03-08-2006, 11:58 PM
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I spent $8 for a set of genuine AMG valve stem caps. Salesman told me they were lighter than the stock caps, reducing my unsprung weight. Improves handling and lowers E.T.'s!
03-09-2006, 12:04 AM
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'14 CLA 45
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I spent $8 for a set of genuine AMG valve stem caps. Salesman told me they were lighter than the stock caps, reducing my unsprung weight. Improves handling and lowers E.T.'s!
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03-09-2006, 12:30 PM
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If i was planning on keep my car for 3 years i wouldnt even mod it at all! IMO.
i've had mine for over a year and i have spent over 2K, nothing major (yet).
i've had mine for over a year and i have spent over 2K, nothing major (yet).
03-09-2006, 02:09 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I'll be at 10 G's by the end of the year, no question.
If you're only planning on keeping the car for 3 years, it all depends on how important the "re-sale" value is to you and whether you're willing or able to swap parts when you're going to sell the car.
I don't intend on selling my car or getting rid of my car for at least another 8 years and by that time, I'll be in my mid 30's and will most likely be out of the mood to mod anymore (then again, I should never say never).
No matter what, it all comes down to whether you're willing to dish out money now, lose money later on, and/or have the money to expend. If you're not someone who "mods" cars as a hobby and enjoys it. Do the little things and stop there.
If you're only planning on keeping the car for 3 years, it all depends on how important the "re-sale" value is to you and whether you're willing or able to swap parts when you're going to sell the car.
I don't intend on selling my car or getting rid of my car for at least another 8 years and by that time, I'll be in my mid 30's and will most likely be out of the mood to mod anymore (then again, I should never say never).
No matter what, it all comes down to whether you're willing to dish out money now, lose money later on, and/or have the money to expend. If you're not someone who "mods" cars as a hobby and enjoys it. Do the little things and stop there.
03-09-2006, 03:19 PM
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I'll be in my mid 30's and will most likely be out of the mood to mod anymore
I'm at about $14k right now or so in mods. A couple of grand short of what an M3 would have cost me in total.
03-09-2006, 03:32 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
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Drex, I doubt that! You'll just start with more expensive cars. Hopefully, with a manual tranny in the future.
I'm at about $14k right now or so in mods. A couple of grand short of what an M3 would have cost me in total.
I'm at about $14k right now or so in mods. A couple of grand short of what an M3 would have cost me in total.
03-09-2006, 03:54 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Convex Mirrors= $300
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
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03-09-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
Convex Mirrors= $300
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
is there any other w203 owner who could beat you in quantity? lol
03-09-2006, 04:06 PM
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i remember replying to such a thread when i just join the board (year 2002). In the past 3 years..i spent approx 10k modding my car. i cant say it is money well-spent, but it definitely makes me fonder of my car.
03-09-2006, 04:29 PM
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is there any other w203 owner who could beat you in quantity? lol
is there any other w203 owner who could beat you in quantity? lol
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03-09-2006, 04:53 PM
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For the people I know in the show scene, this cost may range anywhere from $30g's to $50g's easily. Dont ask me why, i guess cuz we are just hardcore fanatics....LOL 
I honestly stopped counting after $30g and that was like one year ago.....
I honestly stopped counting after $30g and that was like one year ago.....
03-09-2006, 05:35 PM
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IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400 <------- i want this where can i get that lol
i don't even wanna a total on how much i spend cuz i still have alot of spending to do. and i am planning to keep my car for couple millions of miles and then i will give it up
i don't even wanna a total on how much i spend cuz i still have alot of spending to do. and i am planning to keep my car for couple millions of miles and then i will give it up
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
Convex Mirrors= $300
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
Illuminated DoorSills = $200
SL E-Brake Pad = $10
W211 Indicators = $100
2003 COMAND = $1500
2004 COMAND with SAT = $1500 (still paying that off)
AMG Sways = $250
AeroWipers = $180
Climatronic = $220
Electronic Folding Mirrors = $600
AMG Brakes = $800
PTS (Full) = $2500
2004 armrest = $200
UHI & Linguatronic = $800
OEM FireExtinguisher = $100
full 2005 front end = insurance deductable
2005 grill and tail lights = $200
IMS w/ CLK switchrow= $400
20mm Spacers = $180
SilverMesh $20
6000k Philips Ultinon = $250
PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs = $80
Euro Impact strips 2003 = $180
Euro Impact strips 2005 w/ PTS=$180
over $10k!! i know there is more but i can't think of anything else right now. alot of these prices i think are lower, i cant remember exactly what i paid for everything ov er a 3year time frame.
03-09-2006, 06:34 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
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is there any other w203 owner who could beat you in quantity? lol
is there any other w203 owner who could beat you in quantity? lol
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03-09-2006, 06:38 PM
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I have spent quite a bit on mods probaly like 2K after my new up and comming mods I will probaly spent 4K on modifications by summer. So the question is I plan on keeping my car about another 3 years what do you do with all these mods ? What do you do with the car ? Will some of you trade the car with it all modded up like this ? I know making sales on modded cars are hard plus you lose alot of money also. For those that keep it stock is smart. But me I gotta just have it look the way I want it to look. So how much have you spent in mods alone ?
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'02 C240 + '03 ML320
Bought it in August last year...got a little more than $5k in it so far, and no end in sight.
Then I went and got the wife one so I can start on hers when I get bored!!
Then I went and got the wife one so I can start on hers when I get bored!!
03-09-2006, 10:32 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Damn, I just went through the #'s and I've already spent at least $8,450. I'm sure I forgot a few things here and there.
For the remainder of the mods I have in mind, it's going to total around $18,200...
For the remainder of the mods I have in mind, it's going to total around $18,200...
03-09-2006, 10:36 PM
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End, waht do you mean end? there is no end......
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