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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Default Just curious...paying for thier TURBO

Just wondering, for the people that are getting turbo's how they are paying for them. I wanna get one but just tryin to see how i can pay for it the quickest.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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I would imagine with their hard earned cash. I dont think u can finance for a turbo system. :D
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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I know, i am just tryin to see if people used credit or loans or cash or what. Just to see what was used more.

Guess it really doesn't matter since i don't have to nickels to rub together
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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my savings
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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if anyone pulled out a loan to buy a turbo kit, isn't very smart.
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboMe
if anyone pulled out a loan to buy a turbo kit, isn't very smart.

Thats something i would do.
but yea that would be dumb
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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I'm just using the money that I'm saving up working this summer (almost 2 grand) plus the $1,400 that my dad owes me. After that I'll just do odd-jobs, get a parental-loan, and/or skip a few meals over the next month to get the rest.

I'm gonna feel so empty once I see all that money gone... but so full when I'm walking over my friend's cars.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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If you seriously have to save up for a turbo, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dmikon
If you seriously have to save up for a turbo, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place.
Why do you say that?? Really how many people have that kind of money layin around. You would have to save some at least.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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If you dont have the money to pay for a mod in cash dont get it. Piggy banks really do wonders, i saved up 300 dollars but that was back before i discovered this little thing called shopping. That money is all tucked away in my bank and stuck in there until im 18.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Um, use a credit card. If you don't have one...give the money to someone that does and have them order it for you. Protect yourself.

Money order, cash, check ...if by chance something happens...you're toast.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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credit card and cash.....im working 2 jobs this summer to pay it off and is going well. i will also have enough money left over. so far i worked my ___ off and have seen nothing, it sucks......come on zpi relieve my frustration!
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Originally Posted by wowguytc
credit card and cash.....im working 2 jobs this summer to pay it off and is going well. i will also have enough money left over. so far i worked my butt off and have seen nothing, it sucks......come on zpi relieve my frustration!
wow work for that turbo!
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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work hard and save money like wowguytc. working hard for the money and earning it yourself is the way to go. better than those rich spoiled kids that can get one from mom and dad!
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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if you can just barely afford the turbo, then what happens with the engine blows up due to detonation? or a part fails causing problems?

either way, how many of you guys actually have turbos on your car that you have paid for?
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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I have a salary, and I still have to save up for a turbo. It's not like going to the store and buying a pack of gum you know.

And don't count out those people who are actually sponsored. I would say their are more people able to afford such expenses because they are sponsored, and not because they are rich.

Rich people = 600+ hp Supras, Vipers, Vettes, etc...

Kids on a budget + sponsored = turbo TC, Civic, Neon, Eclipse, etc..
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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I'm going to sell a kidney.. and blood plasma every other week...
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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i bought the turbo kit with my credit card. paid it off already this past week.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Save up cash, slap the turbo on the credit card for security reasons and pay the damn card off before interest attacks.
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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I put the scionspeed stage 2 turbo ($3600), 18" Axis reverbs with falken azenis tires ($1850), tein s-techs ($160 +$60 install), clutchmasters fx400 ($360 + $250 install), lightweight flywheel ($330), + greddy spec B boost controller ($300)on my credit card. Yes thats about $7000 of debt from mods on my credit card, and in 3months I already lowered my debt to $1500 while paying about $1000 in regular bills monthly. Keep in mind Im 19 and work in a craphole hardware store and dont make too much money. So dont give me excuses that its too expensive, because if theres a will theres a way.



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