[littlejessie]

Well I know that some of you guys work very hard out there to get your mustangs the way you want em. I myself am just confused how some guys can afford to do so much to there cars.....

I mean between my mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, ect I can barelly find the time OR money for that matter to do the things I want to, to my Mustang. I still have yet to get my 2001 Mustang running, she needs motor mounts, the tranny swapped, new tires and the exhaust manifold replaced. The 2004 needs a front end alignment, and I'd like to get the windows tinted and smoked headlights but that even in itself is a VERY expensive task with my income.

It just makes my curiousity start clicking when I see people pour thousands apon thousands of dollars into these cars. I sure wish I had that kind of money to throw around LOL.

[05horse]

buy a part here, a part there all to one component, then put it together and in on a weekend! thats how i manage lol

[shartley]

Yes, things can get tight. For me I simply only fix what needs fixing.. no more mods until things pick up financially.

But yes, when things break it can be a real pain finding the funds to take care of them. Thankfully I was able to take care of all my major mechanical issues this past year.

[rfcsoulja]

You'll be amazed at how quick $30 here and there will add up. Thats what I'm doin. I should have my whole setup done within a year including tokico blues, H/C/I , and 8.8 rear end w/ 3.73 gears.

[b1lk1]

2/3 of these guys don't have to worry about big bills. The rest work very hard. I also don't get to do much to my Mustang, I am just glad to have it even in stock form.

[232-K7]

what ive been doing seems to be working out pretty well:
at the end of each month whatever money i have left over from insurance, tool payments, rent, gas, food, etc etc etc, i tuck away into a savings acount. when i have a good chunk stashed away, i smash the metaphorical piggy bank and run to the "candy store" to buy oats for my pony

[Dick]

Well most of us dont have unlimited funds just a plan. I bought my stang used in 2001 its a 95GT had it a year before I did anything to the car. I just saved some money here and there and had a plan. I understand its not easy but you have to keep things real and within your budget. Keep in mind your family needs should be first and be patience and a smart shopper there are good deals on parts new and used check web sites and swap meets.

[rfcsoulja]

Originally Posted by Dick

Well most of us dont have unlimited funds just a plan. I bought my stang used in 2001 its a 95GT had it a year before I did anything to the car. I just saved some money here and there and had a plan. I understand its not easy but you have to keep things real and within your budget. Keep in mind your family needs should be first and be patience and a smart shopper there are good deals on parts new and used check web sites and swap meets.

It's easier for me for this very reason. I wanna get al this done before I have my own family.

[shinerstang]

My 2 boys are grown up, and my daughter is 17, so it's "me time" now. We do all the work ourselves, so that saves a ton of cash. I rent a shop to work on our cars, and spend more time there than I do at home-even if it's just sitting around when people stop by. It has become quite the hangout for everyone, and we have parties there often. Just give us a reason.....

I'm on here to try to help you guys to save some money rather than taking it to a shop every time something goes wrong. I don't know everything, but I know enough......

[littlejessie]

Thanks guys for the responses. I hope to be able to put back for my wish list.

1. In-Screen stereo w/ subs and amp
2. Dual 40 series cats w/h-pipe
3. GT rear bumper with dual exhaust cut outs and blacked out lettering like my stock one.
4. 20% tint all the way around
5. Smoked H.I.D. headlights w/ fog lamp projector kit
6. Sequential rear tail light kits
7. Billett rims
9. Sequential rear center brake light...if it exist.
10. Blacked out center panel of trunk lid (where license plate goes).