[KevinH1990]

Although major repair costs are a constant threat, I've found overall costs lower than expected. I think the reason for me is that there are so many good DIY sources that aren't available for non-enthusiast cars. Between my Bentley manual and the various forums I'm usually able to find 3 or more write ups of each job. This allows me to tackle some fairly major projects with a fair degree of confidence.

The things that have cost me are the various modifications that aren't a temptation with other cars. I've added a hard top, 996 gauge cluster, heated seats, rear speakers, a 6-channel amplifier, garage door opener, variable intermittent wipers and various other enhancements that make the car a little more personal. I've managed to keep the costs fairly reasonable, but they have added up.

My next scheduled modification is a dual din navigation system.