Are you guys made of f#cking money

[Dat8687]

Originally Posted by BMC So I bought a new 2013 with the tech package because I like them and read that they were a great platform to build on and that for little $$$s I could get big horsepower. Hmmm. Around here they go for around $31,000 (taxes in, on the road). I then proceeded to bolt on the stuff listed below. That added another $5500 and that's just for the parts as I did the installs myself. Add a pro tune and there's another couple of hundred. Overall I'm quite pleased as I got a pretty big bang for the buck. I'm now at about 310whp according to the virtual dyno ... BUT ... I am now pushing $37,000 out of pocket. I have a modest goal of 400whp in mind and figure its time to do the rods and pistons, if I don't want a ZZB. Since that shit is way over my head, I take it to a local speed shop. Sooo, they figure on 15 to 20 hours at $80/hr which adds another $1700, to remove the motor, tear it down, ship it out/back and do the reinstall. They farm out the internal stuff to an engine rebuilder. Manley rods, pistons and bearings, about $1500 plus an install cost of about $800Then there's the bigger turbo I'll need (GTX 3076) which is another $1500, plus say another $1000 in odds and ends before it’s on. Then I'll be fuel short so I need to go meth injection, another $500, as we've only got 91 octane locally. Plus side and trans mounts, plus a bar map, plus f#ckin' this and a f#ckin' that which puts me to about $45,000 out of pocket and that's without a single suspension or brake upgrade. WTF!?!? and it's still a $30,000 Speed3! How do you guys reconcile that, especially when it comes time to sell? Hence my question, "Are you guys made of f#cking money"? To make matters worse, as my wife pointed out, for less than that $45,000, I can get a winter-stored 08 Z06 with 40,000 miles on it, babied by some old guy, running 500 whp. I've looked at it, the godamn thing is mint. Don't get me wrong, I love my little car but am obviously becoming disillusioned. Feedback/pep talk/shit upon all welcome. Thank you for allowing me to rant.

YOU GOT RAPED.. there were 2013 techs down here going for 23-25 brand new not to long ago. guess your market is higher

[speedfreak44]

He lives in canada. It was already discussed.

[BMC]

Originally Posted by Dat8687 YOU GOT RAPED.. there were 2013 techs down here going for 23-25 brand new not to long ago. guess your market is higher

As was pointed out by others, I did a lot of this to myself by purchasing new and not having the discipline to wait for bargains. So, I guess that would make me somewhat of a willing participant in the "RAPE". Thanks for the input.

[BMC]

Originally Posted by InkedInspector Since we are adding up money spent, I stand at $3,900 so far. Not bad at all.

Looks like money well spent.

[BMC]

Originally Posted by hamfisted The Vette has a lot of bang for the buck and is pretty hard to beat if your goal is raw speed. Also keep in mind that when modding, you probably won't recoup most of your investment if you decide to sell. Parting out will probably help you recoup more than selling the car with the mods, but you'd still probably be out more than what the Vette would lose in depreciation. And of course you can't easily part out a built motor like you can bolt-ons. Modding is one of those things that you do because you love it, not because it makes sense.

I've been giving this a bit more thought ... plus the snow has just receded enough to get my car back on the road. I am now officially less disillusioned. The vette was just a "for instance" to make a point. I'm not a "vette guy" at heart. I get a great kick out of my speed3. It was just the end of a ridiculously long winter (record snowfall/cold temps) and I was feeling sorry for myself. Yes I know "waah waah , boo hoo" and all that.

Anyway, through the forum here, I managed to connect with a fellow in the immediate area who seems to have a pretty solid knowledge base and has offered a hand. Time to do some more mods. And, you're right, it doesn't have to make sense. Wait, what's that sound ... I think I hear a BT coming.

Thanks for your input and perspective.

B

[Dat8687]

Originally Posted by BMC As was pointed out by others, I did a lot of this to myself by purchasing new and not having the discipline to wait for bargains. So, I guess that would make me somewhat of a willing participant in the "RAPE". Thanks for the input.

Its all good.. on worries