RUST FARKEN!!!! none of this mechanical bull**** rust is the bitch But in 6 months 1 diff 1 CV joint 1 Tailshaft $1000 worth of electrical problems etc 1 auto 1 coil 2 CAS 2 Distributors 1 Water Pump 6 sets of tyres (not many but it gets expensive especially when its the 18's) 1 timing belt 1 throttle cable 1 bonnet release cable 1 set of lifters fark i dunno too expensive especially in 6 months but the more you fix the less likely it will break soon

- blew the highflow T03 (courtesy of an aimless yonnie) - went through two Jatco's - running out of petrol a zillion miles from the nearest servo several times, thanx to the stoopid inaccurate fuel gauge

yeah my brake light globe was costly, just getting back on my feet now, it happened 9 years ago.

Quote: Originally Posted by Alsynon Since I've had it:- Turbo - 1994 ($1250) Centre Bearing - 1995 (?) Water pump - 1995 (?) Diff - 1996 (1000) Clutch - 1996 (400) Springs & Shocks Bushes etc - 1997 (800) Windscreen - 1996 (200) CAS - 1997 (?) Coil - 1998 (?) Power transistor - 1998 (?) AFM - 1998 (50) Clutch - 1999 (250) Clutch again lesson learnt - 1999 (500) Air Con - 2001 (700) Bearing Plates - 2003 (200) Springs & Shocks - 2003 (800) Brake Booster - 2004 (?) AFM - 2004 (10) Head - 2005 (600) 4 Disks - 2005 (400) Fuel Pump - 2005 (150) Injectors - 2005 (250) Windscreen - 2005 (200) Diff - 2006 (300 + drive to Melbourne) Clutch - 2006 (700) MX7 - 2006 (1600 full reco) + Consumables like timing belts, tie rod ends, ball joints, brake pads, rack boots etc Don't add it up I don't want to know..most of the big stuff is my own labour thank god. sorry but i have to add it together lol, by what you have given us the total cost is lol $10360, lol i don't think you will get your money back on that VL, but its always good to know how to DIY Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

the car talks to me. Im serious. Everytime i take it out it wants to go fast. and sideways. It only sounds good under full boost and driftin sideways. It stops talkin to me when the cops do. Yea id have to agree. More fines than i can remember and on me 3rd suspension, nearly a divorce. Missus told me to sell it, I told her to get back in her box. Car never stopped on me. most of the money was wasted on problem solving, eg plugs, leads, pumps, filters. Horsepower costs money, doesnt matter what breed it is.

Quote: Originally Posted by vlcalais3 sorry but i have to add it together lol, by what you have given us the total cost is lol $10360, lol i don't think you will get your money back on that VL, but its always good to know how to DIY Gee ta....all I can say is far-q very much for that....... Adding that to the original purchase price makes it a $30,000 VL.....before including any money actually spent modding it....... but if I look at it over the time I've had it it's only around $2K a year or 10c a km and that's not bad I suppose. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

this is my 1st vl and in the 10months ive owed it i have done the:: afm cranck angle sensor fuel pump timing belt and jammed the valves reco head auto on its way (allready lost overdrive) 2nd head unit cos of scratched cds(hitting it 2 much) ohh and when i took my auto for a service he said he found metal shards in my oilpan..thats all i can think of atm..but im sure there is more

had my car 3 months had a few pop offs (just annoying when cruising) massive misfiring issues (replaced spark plugs, serviced car, temp sensor, dizzy, etc.. all the little things) spent about 700 to get it rwc spent about 300 on uni joints spent about 300 on fuel pump as it was stuffed not working at all now have new whining, squeaky noise also reverse stutters alot and 1st doesn't feel the best, im thinkin auto gearbox rebuilt shortly ive had it for 3 months and spent about the same money on it as the purchase price.

A head gasket, which has turned into a rebuild.

mainly dopping off into atable drain.that ended up costing me $6k.on this car just dodgy fuel pump wiring and a blown alternator.once i turbo it again the problems will begin.

Well Well where can i start with my car lol.. 1k new turbo setup $900 RWC $500 on new tyres for RWC , new intercooler (old one had cracks and leaks in it ) Had to fix leaky injectors .. But now i have a new motor /gearbox/Turbo system going in as my auto / engine **** its self... Alot of $$ spent but hopefuly its paid off doing everything at once.

Fryed A Bottom End, Blew An Auto, Spat A Rollerbearing, Usual Sh*t, And Then Some--- Water Pump

Quote: Originally Posted by peteaimee the car talks to me. Im serious. Everytime i take it out it wants to go fast. and sideways. It only sounds good under full boost and driftin sideways. It stops talkin to me when the cops do. Yea id have to agree. More fines than i can remember and on me 3rd suspension, nearly a divorce. Missus told me to sell it, I told her to get back in her box.Car never stopped on me. most of the money was wasted on problem solving, eg plugs, leads, pumps, filters. Horsepower costs money, doesnt matter what breed it is. Hehehehe....nice post man... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

replaced: 2 motors, cas, timing belts, 2 doors, guard,elec arial, mirrors, rebuilt auto, all seats, carpet, 4 manifold gaskets, 4 head gaskets, 3 ****ed heads, front panels, headlights, windscreen, taillights, fuel pump, 7 injectors, alternator, starter, loom, computer, lots of plastic parts, 3 front bumpers, 2 rear bumpers, everything electrical, all brakes,wheels, driveshaft,diff.. so yer, just about everything now... oh and today my new battery shat itself.

hahaha, yup thats it it sux so much . . lol

Owning a VL is such a financial hardship. I've spent thousands and thousands, that's all I'll say. My VL is probably 3/4 of the problems that rest in my head.

snaped gearbox rubbers and lost lights on the cruise last friday. blew the head gasket 1st time i started my turbo motor, gone thru 3 alternators sofar, going thru a box atm it never ends realy

pretty sure i have replaced every part on my car twice! engines, gearboxes, suspension, steering racks all included they say the poor man pays twice so i try to do things properly i am very unlucky so my new saying is everyone pays twice, well at least i do

try owning a rotor......or 4 of them at the same time, throw in a VL and you are a mechanic as a second job..

yes thats y u dont need a mrs wen u got a vlt ... cause she demands all ur brain power n $$ then she furk$ u!