How many "projects"do you have on the go currently?

[Y282]

Ok, so after my ned beatty/redneck style interface with the taxman i've been looking around at what i spend money on and in doing so it hit me that i buy way too much crap and am in the process of too many projects at the same time. Here's a list of ongoing money pit projects i throw cash away on:

The m3 (general upkeep and tarting)
The capri (restored but currently dormant)
Fireblade (restored but still mucking about buying tat for)
Cafe cb750 (in process of rebuild now. Most bits bought but project stalled for bit)
Xr400 (very kindly detonated its engine, now rebuilt, reason the cb wasn't)
Raleigh record sprint (pushbike, finished but never really used. Totally pointless exercise in nostalgia)

So those are the main ones. Before anyone posts a "worst how much crap i own/how much disposable income i have thread" message, the reason for doing this is to seek perspective. Is it normal for people to toss about doing stuff like this or am i now officially due an intervention?

[soad]

This belongs in the General Gassing?
So long as you looking to complete those projects and enjoy it, why not

[Y282]

soad said:

This belongs in the General Gassing?
So long as you looking to complete those projects and enjoy it, why not

Sorry, if it's in the wrong place mods please move it.

[Zwoelf]

A man must have his hobbies. It could be worse, you could spend it all on playing golf or maintaining a mistress.

Edited by Zwoelf on Sunday 11th September 16:11

[Y282]

Zwoelf said:

A man must have his hobbies. It could be worse, you could spend it all on playing golf.

Not while i have a hole in my arse.

[kamilb1998]

I have 2 with a third one coming

Jag - under restoration, now with a blown headgasket as well
Quad - engine seized on Friday
Soon to come a Sinclair C5 - stood in a barn since 1988

[Y282]

kamilb1998 said:

I have 2 with a third one coming

Jag - under restoration, now with a blown headgasket as well
Quad - engine seized on Friday
Soon to come a Sinclair C5 - stood in a barn since 1988

See, the c5 is a perfect example. Theres absolutely no reason logiclly that you should buy, own or restore one and yet i totally understand the feeling of wanting to.

This is why i still have a mortgage isnt it?

[PaulB81]

Just 1 for me. Pajero being improved for off roading. Next job is winding up the front torsion bar then take out the aircon

[Big News]

Just the MGB GT.

[rog007]

It's a disease...and I'm contaminated too. Think it's a strain that affects mainly males. Cure?

[lance1a]

Saab 99 Turbo complete rebuild. Waiting for parts.
Lancia Beta Coupe VX complete rebuild. Waiting for paint.
Mercedes W114 280CE restoration -recomission.
BMW E30 Touring ongoing running resto.
Mercedes 300SE W126 ongoing running resto.
Mercedes W111 250SEB coupe light restoration.

[AUDIHenry]

Have two 280CE W123s which are awaiting restoration/customization. Can't decide whether to keep both or not!

[Steffan]

Zwoelf said:

A man must have his hobbies. It could be worse, you could spend it all on playing golf or maintaining a mistress.

Edited by Zwoelf on Sunday 11th September 16:11

How the f--k would be maintaining a mistress be worse?

I love cars but not in comparison with women. SURELY!!!

If cars give you that much pleasure am I missing something?

[Zwoelf]

Steffan said:

Zwoelf said:

A man must have his hobbies. It could be worse, you could spend it all on playing golf or maintaining a mistress.

How the f--k would be maintaining a mistress be worse?

I love cars but not in comparison with women. SURELY!!!

If cars give you that much pleasure am I missing something?

As in The Wife tends to object less when your mistress has a V8 than she does when she has 34DDs.

[J4CKO]

Just the Fiat 500, a seemingly endless quest to make and keep it roadworthy for the wife to use.

The M3, not a project in that I own one, trying to get to be in a position to buy one and convince the wife its a good idea. I am thinking that I will probably be in a postion to buy one in 2060 whilst on my deathbed and she will then relent and let me get one. Annoying thing is we are really in aposition where it would not actually be noticed, sell a poorly performing ISA or two but no, not on the cards, oh well, will see next year if the share option does ok but have promised the kids a trip to America, theres a decent E46's worth of flights and stuff, trouble is, cant really not do that and get a car as they are getting older, not that many years before they wont be coming with us. Why is it never simple !

Edited by J4CKO on Tuesday 13th September 12:21

[Robatr0n]

VIXPY!!!

[Tom H]

The simple answer is ... Not enough, as at the moment I'm spending alot (don't read too much) of time with the girlfriend.

[nightflight]

I think this is a condition I may contract when I retire. I've got a Caterham which I am just about to get back on the road, but all my other cars/bikes are in use. I have several projects going around in my head!!!!!!!!

[soxboy]

Audi Quattro - head gasket gone and taken head with it, awaiting decent funds to restore properly.
Golf 16v Mk2 - mechanically there and now MoT'd, now just needs exterior fettling. Held up due to:
W124 E280 estate - eBay impulse purchase, need to put private plate on retention, send off to friendly mechanic for minor fettling before selling.

Must also stop trawling fleabay for next runarounds with the above outstanding. Audi 80 cabrio or Range Rover V8 Classic are dangerously tempting. Of course I need a 4x4, I live in the Dales!

[crofty1984]

Most I've ever had was 5 on two different occasions (and yes, all 5 vehicles were different)
Now I have a sensible commuter car in the clio which ALWAYS needs something doing to it, a Kawasaki GPZ500R, and a Sealine 22.
The boat is currently sucking up all of my money.