i probably put about 10k into my car about 4k in fines and repairs i drive alittle too aggressively sometimes and i got screwed on my first b16, linkage, harness and mounts. My cars probably worth $1500-$2000 but i dont really car because i've gotten to use is for what i built it for. If you built a car just to drive it around and you spend crazy amounts that you don't need to whats the point so what if you beated a couple of v8's at a light. I've feel if you built your car for a purpose the money you lose at the end you really didnt lose cause you got thousands of $$$ worth of enjoyment out of it. <<<<never selling my hybrid by the way.