you 3sgte swappers are some BALLERS!, how did the swappers get the money up? just curious Options

[easternpiro1]

Ive been wondering for all the swappers out there, how did you get your money up? its been on my mind for a while, never really asked.
different strokes different folks! would love to hear some stories too! (not limited to engine swaps)

ive been considering working in the boom boom room on ladies night....

and i think carsponsorships.com is a pimping device...

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Jun 23, 2006 - 2:06 PM

[brianforster]

i saved up a little by doing misc things, i started spending less at school, used a little refund check, and did a medical research study

[Fastbird]

Had $10K that we were going to use as a down on a 4Motion 2006 Passat V6......decided to forgo the Passat and mod the Celica (wife's Idea at that). So......that's how we got the money. Already had it.

[BBoYRuGGeD]

work i'm a natural born saver, so i'm pretty good with handling money. financially stable even with college tuitions and the dreaded "girlfriend fund". having a good paying job also helps

bboy

[eggman40]

I saved money. No Shopping for myself except for nececities. I was being paid 9.50 /hr at the time and going to school part time. It was hard, but if you really want it, its easier to give things up. Well worth it in the end

[lagos]

pimp by night

[snapshotgt]

...and did a medical research study

Do you still have your feet/legs? ...b/c that would suck to do a med study where you feet got chopped...shifting would be harder

~snap

[Aaagogo]

Worked my ass off summer, plus i'm asian, so i'm a natural saver, and cuts all and any corners i can.

food was free, that means more savings

I only spend on my car and my scuba diving stuff.

[soulshadow]

Not really a 3s but got 4a from refund check

[Glitch001]

2 jobs, massive deals, top ramen for 6 months.

420whp later its payin off. Now its time to enjoy it.

Takin a loan out is killer, just make a budget and the hardest part is sticken to it.

[zipstrips]

got sick of fixing my 7a, broke the tranny got pissed off, took out my loan to get do it. wish i went with a st205 motor but the 2nd gen is fine for now. so yea, get a loan and make your payments.

[Supersprynt]

I have alot of children around the area...I just dont know them.

[dustin15brown]

I have alot of children around the area...I just dont know them.

sperm bank?

[Defgeph]

I worked two jobs for half a year. All the money from the second job went to the clip fund. most of the money from the first job went to parts fund. Stopped going out, and I stopped buying clothes for a while.

[devilsden97]

I worked two jobs for half a year. All the money from the second job went to the clip fund. most of the money from the first job went to parts fund. Stopped going out, and I stopped buying clothes for a while.

hope u didnt stop showering too, cuz that would be just nasty

[x_itchy_b_x]

i donated bone marrow and sold a kidney for 7k.

[devilsden97]

^ no ****ing way? really?

now seriously thats dedication

[Kadett]

Taking a Loan to buy a car/mods for it, is just plain stupid. If you can't afford it at that moment, wait untill you have saved enough cash to do it straight up.

I'm 22 and working full time since I'm 20. Living at home so no constant costs each month. I worked (besides school) since I was 13 or so and saving everything I had. Not buying needless stuff like sigarettes or Scooters/Mopeds. Bought a Cheap car (300 dollar) when I had my Driving License (19 at the time) and another one (2000 dollar) when I was 20. Bought the Celica when I was 21.

[celicasteve]

Taking a Loan to buy a car/mods for it, is just plain stupid. If you can't afford it at that moment, wait untill you have saved enough cash to do it straight up.

I'm 22 and working full time since I'm 20. Living at home so no constant costs each month. I worked (besides school) since I was 13 or so and saving everything I had. Not buying needless stuff like sigarettes or Scooters/Mopeds. Bought a Cheap car (300 dollar) when I had my Driving License (19 at the time) and another one (2000 dollar) when I was 20. Bought the Celica when I was 21.

So then taking out a loan to buy a house is stupid also, Everyone just save up to buy a house full in cash, it so stupid that you don't have $300,000 just for the cost of the house, then add everything up...what? you don't have that in your bank account? Lazy!!! You've been spending all your money on like rent? why when you could live at home???

Sorry some of us have responsiblity and bills!! And fiances

no hard feelings

i agree on modding the car, but buying a car? Atleast its a loan and not a credit card!!!

Steve

[Kadett]

So then taking out a loan to buy a house is stupid also, Everyone just save up to buy a house full in cash, it so stupid that you don't have $300,000 just for the cost of the house, then add everything up...what? you don't have that in your bank account? Lazy!!! You've been spending all your money on like rent? why when you could live at home???

Sorry some of us have responsiblity and bills!! And fiances

A Car decreases in value over the years. Car that you buy for 30k euro is worth 1/3 after 5 years. So what do you have left. 20k euro lost in 5 years = 4000 a year, makes 350 dollars/month. Maybe by that time you have payed out the loan with also alot of interest.

When You buy a House its completly different. A House usually increases in value. Its a long time investment you make which, when your moving away to another (bigger/expensive)house, can be used to either upgrade your mortgage or do something else with it. OKAY in both cases its not really your own property but at least with a House you can't total it or be totaled in traffic!!! And what does the payment+interest cost for a house maybe 6-700 dollars a month. Double that of my example of the car but at least have more then only 4 seats and a steering wheel in your possesion!!

The Mods and swap and the Car itself I bought with money I had on my Bank Account. With more to ad. I have enough money on the bank to Buy a Real GT4 and mod it to 500 BHP and still having money left. And what do you have then. A 12-7 year old car that is not worth anything when you sell it. Buying a House in 1-2 years I can decorate the Entire house and buy a piece of it making the mortgage lower therefore the rent is lower.

This post has been edited by Kadett: Jun 24, 2006 - 12:08 PM