[Parker986]

I have only owned the car since late September, and here is my list:

Pre-purchase inspection & oil change $465.81

IMS Replacement and all those 'While you are in there' things:
LN Engineering Ceramic Bearing IMS $1,754.59
New Clutch $534.40
New Water Pump, Coolant & Expansion Tank Cap $753.14
Gearbox Shifter Update Kit $360.49
Oil Change $80.00

New Wheels & Tires:
808-Series 18" Wheels from Wheel Dynamics $1,599.00
Michelin Pilot Super Sports $987.03
Mount tires & wheels & 4-wheel alignment $377.80

Double DIN & Amps & Speakers:
Alpine INE-S920HD $530.00
iPhone / iPod cable kit $29.99
Micro Bypass for parking and foot brake $26.98
2 DIN Install Kit $149.00
JL Audio ED 700/5 $380.00
JBL GTO-5EZ Amp $269.95
JBL GTO-504EZ Amp $139.99
AudioControl 2XS (used) $35.00
JBL Xti 5.25" speakers (used) $125.00
Morel Vitrus 402 two-way Component Speakers $344.00
Morel Elite EW538 Woofers $382.75
Focal Utopia 13KS $250.00
NVX Sound Dampening $44.67
Amp Install Kit $86.45
Misc Connectors $129.15
Labor (not finished yet) $500.00

Total $10,335.19 not including sales tax, the cost of the car, or the plane ticket, hotel to drive down and pick the car up.

Wow, that is more than half of what I paid for the car! Looking forward to enjoying it next summer.