Tell to confess! How much did your really spend on your Bronco?

[redneck0372]

after buying it putting in a new motor new rad and new tires and other odds and ends i think im right at about $4000 the bronco itself cost me $1850 the motor was $1000 wheels and tires were around $500 the rad was $200 and like i said other odds and ends $?

 

[blubuckaroo]

Two things to remember:
1) Don't lie to your wife.
They'll never forget and will never really believe you again.
2) Chocolates will help at this point.

 

[70 sport WA]

I bought mine for $7000 and have put about $2500 into it for parts, repairs, upkeep (like new tires). I've also bought and sold some parts in the range of $5000 profit so I'm way ahead on costs.

I decided a long time ago that I wouldn't put more money into a vehicle than it could be sold for. Kinda like paying $10,000 for a $2000 car.

I call it my $43 principle. If it costs more to fix the dog than euthanize it, get out the needle, doc.

 

[BRONCOchild]

I bought mine for $7,500 and have never added it up but put over $10,000 probably. I still need the rest of the parts for my turbo set up. Still living the single life so nobody to put a cap on my spending.

nice color scheme...me likes!

 

[sprdv1]

Over 15K and I haven't drove it yet! Be thankful when the wife gives you the silent treatment - it can be a blessing (been married 21 years).

No doubt.... Congrats to ya for that, it's an accomplishment these days

 

[plumbdoctor]

I have about 22k in mine and my wife ordered most of the parts for me. She is a Bronco Nut also.

same here! Now she wants me to find her a '73
Anybody have a good deal on one?

 

[rsharpnm]

I don't wanna add up how much money I have in the Bronco, but I know the wife cost me more

 

[76_bronco]

My total on my '76 resto. is at 27k so far and still not finished but then again even when they are finished your never done spending money on it but in the end its all worth it ;D

 

[eblightning]

$7200 and counting.... worth every penny!

 

[bosshoff]

I bought mine in 1993 for $450. It is a piece of shit. I love it, but I would not be suprised if it added up to be a $20K piece of shit.

 

[FRANKO289]

in the last week over 600 alone !!! ;D

 

[73bronco]

I have about $4000 into mine and my wife knows that! I couldn't even think of trying to hide money from my wife! I love my bronco, but I love my wife far more!

 

[ryoungbronco]

I have about $4000 into mine and my wife knows that! I couldn't even think of trying to hide money from my wife! I love my bronco, but I love my wife far more!

Is your wife on here? It sounds like someone is trying to get more bronco money.

 

[hrleydavdsonEB]

nice color scheme...me likes!

Thank you, the poor thing needs a wax job or something doesnt shine like it used to.

 

[73bronco]

Is your wife on here? It sounds like someone is trying to get more bronco money.

That is funny! ;D She is not on here though. I am just one of those guys that is man enough to say what I feel!

 

[pierr]

~$8,500 & it still looks the same(on the outside) as when I bought it...for $1600;D. It's a HOBBY vehicle to me & spread out over 5-6 years I don't feel bad about it at all! Another $5-6K & it "should be finished"...Pierr

 

[blubuckaroo]

I don't think my wife cares so much about the cost as how much time I spend with it alone in the garage. I tell her I'm just attracted to big rearends.

 

[Don65Stang]

Remember that a lot of the buying has been over the course of many years. By my account, I've only spent about $800-900 as an average over the past 13 years.

PS-I don't mind giving my $ to a vendor that deserves it. Good customer service and quality parts is what I look for.

oh I'm just as guilty of spending money on my mustangs as many of the guys are on here with their broncos. ;D

 

[Ned]

2500.00 entry fee and the silent TX when I told her the price as we were driving away from the bank to go pick it up. At lest she didnt call it a lemon truck like he sister called the chevy silverado my brother-inlaw was given (non running) and is throwing money at %). I was given the benifit of the doubt and another 2k to play with befor I have to beg for money.
So far I have spent about 700.00 of the no questions asked money and I am about a month into owing this thing. Hopefully I can get her up to speed quick so the trickel in eccect can happn and I can just start buying things here and there unnoticed

 

[Pearlcoat]

Judy, you and Filly should start a special counseling course for EB wives. Charge 50 bucks a head; the hubby's will gladly pay it.;D

Great idea Bill, that way Filly and I can raise some $$$ for our ongoing bronco projects. Some women buy shoes...I buy bronco parts (you can tell by looking at my shoes the next time you see me ;D)