The most expensive turn signal light ever

I'm about to redo all my rear lights on my next day off. Just did all the fronts. It is a bit of a chore since they can only be reached from behind. I knew this car wouldn't be cheap to restore, but doing the labor yourself takes out like 80% of the cost, Id say.

Don't regret your purchase. These are such awesome cars and any and every compliment or stare you get will make you feel better

dwarner928;7026 wrote: So I bough a pair of bulbs cause my right rear signal was out. Unfortunately for me the the metal clip that makes contact with the back of the bulb was dangling due to a broken plastic anchor.

$2.75 for the bulbs. $200 to take off the bumper to get to the tail light assembly. Wow!

I now have a weekly appointment schedule with the shop that just says...drive to Universal Imports and open wallet.... $13,500 and climbing on a $6000 purchase. I am an idiot.

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So is what you are saying is that it cost you $200 to get it fixed? but the shop is teasing you saying you can spend lots but your still in an old car?

If that is the case then they are jealous.
Lots of gear heads spend 25-50G on a 67 camaro and still drive in old technology.
I have spent $10G on mine in 2 years.
1/4 of that was maintenance, 1/4 stereo upgrade, 1/2 performance upgrades and tires

this wheel was $500


needed more tools like this engine crane $300


aftermarket computer system $4500


stereo and sub $3000




You need to turn it into your car
Then it all starts to be justifiable

928mac;7046 wrote: You need to turn it into your car
Then it all starts to be justifiable

Very well said.

Absolutely MAC. Make it yours, set a goal and work towards it. I have spent what I bought mine for one year ago and I am still 10-15k less than if I bought a new Mustang, a V6 even!

Driving it and making is nicer is the reward. With 928s you pay to play.....but I think it is usually within reason, considering what new cars cost ,,,,and you get a Super Car...albeit 25-30 years old....still fun.

Thank you all for your words of encouragement! I really do love the car...and Roger Tyson and I will now be exchanging Christmas cards. I wish I had the skills to wrench myself...and the time... and place.
I'm acutally thinking of purchasing an 85 Euro so I'll have one for the shop and one for me. (They have to practice on something )

dwarner928;7053 wrote: Thank you all for your words of encouragement! I really do love the car...and Roger Tyson and I will now be exchanging Christmas cards. I wish I had the skills to wrench myself...and the time... and place.
I'm acutally thinking of purchasing an 85 Euro so I'll have one for the shop and one for me. (They have to practice on something )

Ha Ha Ha ROTFLMAO that it a good one.