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TReK
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: NYC
and the re-sale value is 7-8k...maybe 10k on a good day given the corrosion issues. Heaven forbid some idiot texting while driving hits you and totals your rig. Ain't no way an insurance company is going to fork over the whole enchilada. Then you find yourself driving a 2004 Honda Civic. Too many eggs in one basket.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,079
Likes: 227
From: IL
Let's not forget that fancy pants misfiring engine! 
$50k? Well what can I say? Really love my girl
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,891
Likes: 787
From: Huntington Beach CA
$50k? Well what can I say? Really love my girl
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
I guess the Turner short block was free, the rack was free, the ultra rare wheels were free, UltraGauge free,decals/flags/flag pole free, Amazon gear free, and what tires are you running? Not to mention any used parts you might have purchased. If I can remember to add those items to your bill there must be a ton more.
I'm sorry, not trying to beat you up too hard, and my 50k might be an exaggeration, but you and I know that the math you presented is not the complete picture. Besides the engine Install you have never had a mechanic touch your rig?
If I were you I would only calculate the costs like you did, if not it could be depressing.
Last edited by abran; Feb 22, 2017 at 09:21 AM.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: mini soda
it's quite the tome...both inspiring and facepalm-inducing.
A man determined to build his dream by conducting a case-study in abject financial irresponsibility
A man determined to build his dream by conducting a case-study in abject financial irresponsibility
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TReK
Joined: Aug 2011
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You would know it's your rig.
I guess the Turner short block was free, the rack was free, the ultra rare wheels were free, UltraGauge free,decals/flags/flag pole free, Amazon gear free, and what tires are you running? Not to mention any used parts you might have purchased. If I can remember to add those items to your bill there must be a ton more.
I'm sorry, not trying to beat you up too hard, and my 50k might be an exaggeration, but you and I know that the math you presented is not the complete picture. Besides the engine Install you have never had a mechanic touch your rig?
If I were you I would only calculate the costs like you did, if not it could be depressing.
I guess the Turner short block was free, the rack was free, the ultra rare wheels were free, UltraGauge free,decals/flags/flag pole free, Amazon gear free, and what tires are you running? Not to mention any used parts you might have purchased. If I can remember to add those items to your bill there must be a ton more.
I'm sorry, not trying to beat you up too hard, and my 50k might be an exaggeration, but you and I know that the math you presented is not the complete picture. Besides the engine Install you have never had a mechanic touch your rig?
If I were you I would only calculate the costs like you did, if not it could be depressing.
You got me there as I forgot to include the block and roof rack, still a far cry from $50k though. Amazon kit is another story. The accessories can always be utilized on other vehicles so I dont factor cost of traction mats, tools, light bars, radios or hi-lift into the equation.
Regarding the other blokes comment about responsible spending; you cannot define what is responsible spending for everyone else because we all have different needs, different careers, varied pay grades and very different ideas for an american dream. Not everyone dreams of settling down in an urban neighborhood with kids, mortgage, car payments and debt hanging over our lives.
My lifestyle is about traveling, seasonal contracts around the country, meeting new people, new experiences, making fast cash and living a minimalist lifestyle. My truck serves as a camper, transportation, toy etc so everything works out for me just fine. I dont have a mortgage but I still have a college loan, insurance, taxes and other bills like anyone else. Needless to say I pay my bills on time and activly working on raising my credit score. Big plans and always thinking about the future and my goals.
Last edited by TRIARII; Feb 22, 2017 at 03:49 PM.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 801
Likes: 84
From: Seattle, WA
$50k? Well what can I say? Really love my girl
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
But in all seriousness your math is off by $36,596.45... Let me spell it out for ya:
$5,500 for the rig.
Atlantic British parts since 2012: $2,219.37
Rovers North parts since 2012: $5,684.18
Labor charges for engine swap and diagnosing $4k ish.
Total $17,403.55
Plus a couple hundred bucks to John Craddock. Plus cost for premium fuel and lubricants over the years. Lets try to refram from making false or otherwise exaggerated accusations hmmm? Lets stick to the facts.
With help from John Craddock, Turner Engineering and other UK suppliers I could probably do a full restoration on my D2 plus accessories and still cost less than asking price for "like-wise condition" Defender 110 with all legal documents etc.
***edit I see you didn't include the block and some other stuff.***
Abran, If you can find nice trucks in California, mind sending me some links? Occasionally, i'll find a nice one with a blown engine up here and buy it but for me it has to have zero rust, perfect body and interior. Engine i'm indifferent about.
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TReK
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I won't doubt your numbers Julian but that's actually not bad. I know a lot of people that budget ~2k/year to keep their rigs on the road. I'm into mine for way more than that just in parts. Are you including your accessories and stuff in that total? I have to have ~3k just in the ARB front bumper, rear bumper, sliders and SD rack.
***edit I see you didn't include the block and some other stuff.***
Abran, If you can find nice trucks in California, mind sending me some links? Occasionally, i'll find a nice one with a blown engine up here and buy it but for me it has to have zero rust, perfect body and interior. Engine i'm indifferent about.
***edit I see you didn't include the block and some other stuff.***
Abran, If you can find nice trucks in California, mind sending me some links? Occasionally, i'll find a nice one with a blown engine up here and buy it but for me it has to have zero rust, perfect body and interior. Engine i'm indifferent about.
Robert: let me know what you wanna do regarding black d2.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,891
Likes: 787
From: Huntington Beach CA
04's in my area, sorry for the thread hijack!
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6013498083.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...993769272.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...962688595.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...987117464.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...984355427.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6013498083.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...993769272.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...962688595.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...987117464.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...984355427.html
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: mini soda
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Regarding the other blokes comment about responsible spending; you cannot define what is responsible spending for everyone else because we all have different needs, different careers, varied pay grades and very different ideas for an american dream. Not everyone dreams of settling down in an urban neighborhood with kids, mortgage, car payments and debt hanging over our lives.
Regarding the other blokes comment about responsible spending; you cannot define what is responsible spending for everyone else because we all have different needs, different careers, varied pay grades and very different ideas for an american dream. Not everyone dreams of settling down in an urban neighborhood with kids, mortgage, car payments and debt hanging over our lives.
That's all wonderful and sounds fun, but none of that precludes you from building a savings account.
