How much money do you put into a car?

I try to be frugal, I do everything myself, sometimes you have to spend coin to get a better product, something costs a certain amount that you can't avoid, and let's not forget the do-overs and the unforeseen.

As far as totals, it is what it is, I think I'll be somewhere in the 10k range on mine. I quit keeping count it just adds stress to something that can be a PITA.

64GT is right, the people who made these cars are dead, or pretty close to the door, like a cheap Merlot from the 70's, they will only increase in value over time. :D