So who is the cheapest bastard?

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11-07-2005, 10:30 PM
black roadster

So who is the cheapest bastard?

Who is the cheapest of the cheap?

I want specifics.

Give examples. Points deducuted for paying retail for anything! ;)

I think I'm out of the running with my polished Hard Dog alone. ::Clown::

Does not necessarily need to be Miata purchases only. Share your tips on saving ::2Dollar:

Examples:

I only buy food items when they are on sale and even bring adds to WalMart to get them to price match competitor's ads.

or

I made my own rollbar out of lead pipe and epoxy.

BTW, my aunt reuses coffee filters. Now that is cheap!
11-08-2005, 12:18 AM
blackzx3_13

I've heard that sammm is pretty cheap, as for me, I painted my stock focus rims myself, and I pinstripe my own helmets. My girlfriend buys lunch most of the time, and I know of a few free lunches in Sherman that I use regularly.
11-08-2005, 07:33 AM
Miatamoto

Anytime you are look for electronics check this site out:

www.xpbargains.com

Never pay retail for anything. I got my MiniDV camcorder for $179, with stacked rebates (about $150 off).
11-08-2005, 08:05 AM
rootdown_53

'Moto - This sums up your philosophy on almost everything, eh? BTW, I saw the wheel pics in another part of the forum...nice job.
11-08-2005, 08:10 AM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootdown_53

'Moto - This sums up your philosophy on almost everything, eh? BTW, I saw the wheel pics in another part of the forum...nice job.

That's right!

Also try

www.woot.com

They've got one overstock item on sale a day. Some pretty interesting things come up now and then.

Always remember that your someone always wants your junk. Ebay is your friend. ::Teacher:
11-08-2005, 08:14 AM
srivendel

My buddy's dad uses Coke cans and zip ties to patch the holes in his exhaust. It don't get much more TCB than that. :albino:

S.
11-08-2005, 08:48 AM
Jiggerachi

Lets see...

Civic:
JVC Head Unit: free
Race wheels: ebay special - $300 w/ tires
2 replacement azenis: dont remember $, but were on sale
used RSX sway bar: $50
Custom Endlinks: $60, I think
K&N Intake: Group buy, I think it was 180 or so, still expensive, but I think they retailed for $240
Momo shift knob: $90, Ok, that was way too much to pay, I was young & stupid...
DC Short Shifter: Ebay special, $50
Cheapo harness for autocross: $80, I think.
Total spent on Civic: ~ $1,050

Items yanked before trade in & sold...
Used RSX Sway bar + custom endlinks: +$80
K&N intake: +$100, I think
DC Short Shifter: +$50

Total recovered at trade in: $230

Miata:
Race wheels: Same as Civic, same tires also :D
FM springs: $150, I think, used off Miata.net
KYB's: $300 shipped, ebay special
Momo knob: pulled off Civic.
Replacement Top: $50
Replacement radiator: Free

Total spent on Miata to date(not including maintenance): $500, I think...

Future mods (immediate future)
Replacement cat back exhaust: $50
Custom cold air intake: ~ $15

Most CDs & DVDs I buy used from online shops for ~ $5
Build my own computers, do all my own labor (w/ help of course)
Buy generic...everything, unless theres a reason not too.
Go to garage sales (more for my wife, but I like them too)
Shop at IKEA, uber cheap & halfway decent...

Thats all I can think of right now. Im learning as I get older...
11-11-2005, 12:23 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

I want specifics.

Give examples. Points deducuted for paying retail for anything! ;)

I think I'm out of the running with my polished Hard Dog alone. ::Clown::

OK... I'm already out of the running thanks to my full-retail polished Hard Dog, but I think I have done a good job on TCB go fast parts, with nothing retail, and no fleabay no-name stuff:

Used Jackson Racing SuperCharger Kit
Used Rod Mullin Header
Used Flyin Miata High Flow Cat ($33!! WooHoo!)
Discounted Racing Beat Duals (Long story... you can find it in the pointy archive)
Discounted Jackson Racing Big Boost Kit (TDR Dog house discount)
Discounted TDR Intercooler (TDR Prototype discount)

Total retail: $5250
Total TCB: $3450