What does a "YouTube Car Build" truly cost? Your Cost vs Mine.
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
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"Comparison is the thief of joy." This episode serves as a reminder that RUclipsrs aren't playing by the same rules as you are - so don't crush your own spirits comparing your own project, progress, or dreams to those you watch on the internet. It wouldn't be fair to say "it's all fake" on RUclips, because it's not. But to call it reality isn't truthful either. I hope this episode shows that. 🙂
It makes me wonder when, RUclips and sponsored parts etc., will reach saturation. Like if I decide to start filming a project I'm doing with no recognition previously for doing anything will enough people watch and subscribe and then in turn would sponsors care to step up at all.
So much respect for this post!! Really appreciate you sharing the truth 💪💪
Thank you for sharing this...
I needed this episode, thanks mate.
Truth, thanks for putting this out there. Years ago I took my car to a dealer to have everything mechanical replaced from the sump plug up under the car, brakes, suspension, everything. "The big job" they called it. We had the car about 17 years and it was well worth the investment. These days I doubt I could afford to do the same thing.
Golden rule in car building: Never add up your receipts.
And always cut the total in half before telling it to your wife.
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I did. Why have I done this...
Doing this will result in pain. And the surprising realization of how well non car people can afford to live.
I wish I could show this to some of the non car people who keep asking me when my car will be done. They don't realize how often I have to save up money for a part and then have to wait on that part.
But also... maybe don't show them. They already think we're idiots 😅
I get asked the saaaaame thing about my car all the time. "When's it gonna be done?" When I have the money saved up. I don't think a lot of non-car people realize how much parts and labor (if you can't do part of it yourself) actually cost.
@@stanceworks And we may be all certifiable. But hey - what a great way to go.
Man that is exactly right
I had to wait 4 months for rod and main bearings, and almost a year to find the exhaust valves I was looking for on my volvo, not to mention machine shop time. its a loooooooong process doing a ground up build.
Thank you very much for this episode. As a hobby car builder i watch a lot of youtube and always feel bad I cannot move as fast as the pro’s do, but seeing these numbers makes it a lot less painful. I have to earn my money during the day, keep up a household and then spend whats left over on a car. So time and money is tighter than a fulltime pro with sponsorships. I know that, but sometimes I forget that and that’s why content like this is awesome.
I'm glad it resonates with you! Keep the spirits up and keep working. It makes the taste of that first drive in your finish project that much sweeter.
I'm sure this will get lost in the sea of comments, BUT as an owner of a small business that makes aftermarket automotive parts it's refreshing to see a content creator be so upfront and thankful about their partnerships. I often ask myself "Are the heavily discounted or free parts we're sending to so-and-so-creator/influencer even worthwhile to my business?" It's definitely a blow to the ego when some folks (certainly not all) hardly say thank you and our stuff barely gets mentioned in their content.
This has become one of my favorite channels to watch since I found it, especially as I've had to put off my own passion projects the past couple of years to grow a business that sometimes doesn't feel like it'll ever pay off, but quitting isn't something I'm fond of and seeing Mike continue to pursue his goals regardless of the setback is definitely a massive inspiration. Keep up the awesome work dude, can't wait to see what else is in store!
My friends and I are still relatively small in the automotive social media world, but when we get partnerships, we try to treat them like new members of our car family. The fact that they'll support us means our dreams continue and we want people to know that company has people working there that are helping make our content and everyone's builds possible. It can be hard to feel like we deliver enough value, but we try, and IDK how people can just take stuff and not care about that. Radium Engineering and Link ECU have been absolute game changers for us, for example, and I really hope we have a continuing relationship with both.
I have a question, if you don't mind answering. Being a small business owner that does sponsor out some parts, how did that come about? Did the people come and say "Hey, I'll plug you if you give me parts" or did you discover, watch, and decide to offer to them? Thanks in advance and I hope your business takes off.. boy is it a struggle the first couple years lol
@@notfred596 It's a bit of both, we have had people approach us for sponsorship and I ask them to send me some examples of their existing content and data about their audience or their achievements in the automotive space. The people who are willing to take the time to talk with me and go into details are the ones that tend to be great partners.
In other cases I've reached out to creators after finding their content and doing some research beforehand to see if a partnership makes sense. We make platform specific parts so that means I'm looking for creators with cars we make parts for because there is a good chance a portion of their audience has the same car. We've seen success and failure with both approaches so I wouldn't call one better than the other.
Their amount of subs/followers doesn't really mean all that much in my experience, rather the creator's level of connection to their audience plays a big role in how well our products are received/looked at/talked about/bought. The guy with 400 followers who interacts and talks with his audience on a personal level at any opportunity has brought us just as much or more traffic than the guy with 400k followers who interacts with some followers/comments in the first hour of content being posted and then never again, doesn't respond or even look at most DMs etc.
@@802Garage being small isn't a bad thing for partnerships at all. We have worked with a few small guys who have been great to work with! Appreciation posts go a long way for building rapport with partners too.
@@802Garagelove your channel keep it up
This is extremly valuable info for the people watching and wanting to do the same. Rare that youtubers show this.
MASSIVE RESPECT for you doing this! Don’t think I’ve ever seen another silver playbutton auto channel lift the veil like you just did.
I understand why RUclipsrs are reticent to discuss financials, especially auto build channels where partnerships and sponsors are so imperative to keep a project from stalling out. But in this age of social media the notion of “keeping up with the Jones”-ism has never been stronger and people are ruining their lives in order to flex post on Instagram or whatever.
Folks gotta realize these successful RUclips builds take a lot more support and coordination than the Average Joe gets.
But it’s a win win win scenario. These companies have an interactive means to advertise their products that is way better than magazines and forums ever were. Content creators are able to complete new build series in a few weeks or months versus once every year or two (well, some CCs atleast 😉). And the consumers get to see a personality they like/connect with use these products hands on and in a practical manner.
You’re one of the most unique creators in this RUclips automotive scene and (even at +200k subscribers) criminally underrated. Don’t change. Can’t wait for some of that 5 cylinder goodness build to kick off in earnest.
Tavarish did a nice breakdown of what he spent on his blue McLaren ($450k iirc) and Hoovie is pretty transparent about what he spends on the cars he buys. What Mike did here that I haven't seen anyone else do is provide the retail value of the sponsor parts and a genuine estimate from a shop on the labor value.
Mat Armstrong @MatArmstrongbmx usually always has a white board showing costs. Nothing weird about it. Very important and Great info on how to save money too.
Yep
This is pretty spot on. I just resto-modded an International Scout with an LS swap. My frame off restoration came in at about 65k.
That's a pretty fantastic deal for a frame-off, to be honest! Nicely done.
Rad. Looking at doing something similar with my scout. That price tag is spooky. Did you keep the stock suspension? What trans did you end up running?
@@TylerRogersUSA Its has a 4 inch lift, but is still on leaf springs, and has a rebuilt 4L60e.
I figured you'd be one of the guys to be transparent on this kind of stuff. There is a lot of downplaying on just what sponsorship, networking and favors some relative fame can afford a car builder
Or that $5k sponsor fee for slinging some shitty sunglasses or frozen meals, every single episode, that plenty of YT channels get, even on their podcasts.
Numbers check out. I restored an AW11 MR2 a few years ago. Buying parts cars allowed me to convert time into budget money while at the same time obtaining parts I needed. It's a lot of work stripping junkers, posting stuff for sale, and packaging things up and shipping them out, but it turned what would have been a $20k build into a $10k build without having to live stream the process. The key is to buy the nicest one you can afford that only needs repairs you are capable of doing yourself. Had you needed to do a ton of body work and paint, you'd be looking at doubling your all in figure unless a body shop was willing to sponsor you too.
AW11 is supreme. Fix and flip or parting out cars can be crazy lucrative. Good for you.
I did my S54 swapped E30 in 2018 and it totalled about 50K at that time. I figured you had about 30K into that swap but glad to see sponsors helping out. I always get a kick when people ask the cost to do a swap properly like this and they are expecting 8-10k.
I think that's one of the average car enthusiasts' greatest shortcomings: underestimating the cost of the project in front of them. Doing it *right* always costs more than planned, every time, no matter what.
@@stanceworks Whenever I come up with a cost to do something I just double it so that I'm not surprised when I see the actual cost.
I remember asking one of the guys on the E46 M3 Touring FB groups whether his build cost more than 15k (in all honesty I knew it was way more than that) and his reaction was “you’re joking, right?” 🤣
As great as all your builds are, it's your honesty that sets your channel apart from a lot of others.
It might crush some people's dreams to see the reality of building a car, but it should also make people appreciate the builds out there.
And the labour value can not be stressed enough either! A project can easily easily take 200 hours, that's a lot of money.
I guessed 50K retail and 30K for Mike. - being a youtuber helps more than I thought on cost, but of course you put a ton of labor into making and editing content and lots of behind the scenes work. Thanks for sharing the costs.
Yeah, and he also forgot to add in all of the profits that he made from the build videos. Those would most certainly drop the cost of his build to $0.
Thanks for doing a breakdown like this Mike. Definitely helps set some things into perspective. Sure, you can get some better deals than full retail through patience and part hunting, but at the end of the day it still won't be close to the YTuber discount.
Your content still makes me want to build a car though. Just makes me realize I need more cash for what I have planned.
I didn't take into consideration that this episode could dissuade folks. That's kind of a bummer to think about. I just want to educate folks about what really goes into this stuff, and to remind people RUclipsrs aren't playing by the same rules.
@@stanceworkspeople won’t be dissuaded if the passion is strong enough. Patience is a virtue and people are responsible for keeping themselves in reality. You did a service on this episode and me and many others I’m sure appreciate it.
@@stanceworks Dissuading is a strong word for saving someone from financial ruin. 😅
@@stanceworksI wouldn't worry about that. Providing good, honest information just gives people a better base to make decisions from. People are still going to chase unrealistic dreams and make them happen in spite of dollars and sense! Thx for your honesty.
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the cost comparison here brings up a question. You were able to build connections and skills that brought a $45k-$65k project down to $20k. As you point out, ain't exactly pocket change. Ignoring startup costs if you don't have tools & assuming retail costs, how much project can $20k get you if you can DIY? What if you can't?
Great to hear a RUclipsr being honest about cost. We all have those questions, and it is refreshing to have someone with the gall to make a video like this. You produce my favorite RUclips channel, and I’m always excited when there is a new video to watch. I think a big part of being a fan of StanceWorks is seeing your willingness to take a risk on showing aspects of a build that some merely pass over or are worried to show (I.e. mistakes), but your approach shows the complete picture, at least as much a possible in the world of RUclips. I look forward to watching what you have planned for 2024.
This is why Stanceworks is the best channel on RUclips. Mike, don't ever change your formula.
Thanks for keeping it real with the breakdown, helps put things into perspective.
Currently building an e28 myself.
Awesome job! Love your channel. It’s great you do this so people have a more realistic idea into what it cost to build or restore an older car. I’m on the finishing end of my classic mini and it’s been a wild ride. Keep up the good work. Your an inspiration to us all car enthusiasts!
You’re brave for adding them up. I have all the receipts for work I’ve done on my project and just doing quick math in my head is sure to cause a headache. Was also stoked to see a Tuesday episode! Always look forward to your videos.
Fingers crossed we get a Friday Ep out too! Thanks for watching :)
I rebuilt my 1989 E30 over a period of a year and it cost me 30K doing all of the work except rebuilding the engine, which I had shipped out. I replaced and upgraded everything that could be. I've worked on my cars since I was 16 when I got my first car. I only started doing it because I couldn't afford to have it done by the shop, LOL.
What was done:
Apex Wheels 8X17 235/17 40 tires
Ground Control Coil Overs custom weighted
Stainless steel brake lines
Willwood Brakes with larger Master Cylinder
Replaced all bushings with poly
E36 Steering rack
Engine rebuilt by Metric Mechanic
1) 3200 Sport Build
2) Pulse Chamber Intake manifold
3) Lightened Flywheel
4) Deep pocketed ported Pistons (No more worry about timing belt breaking issue)
5) H Beam Rods
Aluminium radiator
Repainted all trim in black
Replaced carpet
Corbeau sport seats
SuperSprint Exhaust
UNC Short Shift Kit
I absolutely could NOT love this episode and its transparency any more than I do. This may be one of the best “what did it cost” videos I have ever seen. Content and production quality are simply unmatched in RUclips by a channel this size and even bigger. Mike, I genuinely enjoy watching every week. Blessings to you.
great vid. nice to see the clarity on build costs for something "simple" like an E30. first time i've ever seen it broken down in such a clear and concise manner.
Props to you! The honesty is very much appreciated and puts more than a few things in perspective. Big fan of the channel and continue to be impressed 👍
Got to know the channel for a different build video but saw this unit on the background and imediately fell in love lol Nice that you have a full video like this. Love it, insane build.
Man, I’ve violated the golden car rule myself and tallied up costs before so I figured I at least had it in the ballpark of $16/$32k but was real off on the top end. Kudos for you for doing this… it’s a real service to younger car folks to peek behind the curtain and know what things really cost.
Love the transparency, thank you Mike!
Good info. and this is one of the best channels out there IMO. I have an e30 that I am restoring and I feel much better after watching how fast the costs add up. Luckily I have done all of the labor which as you mentioned, is a huge savings and also you will be able to answer any questions because you did the work! I found many of my parts at salvage yards, and although it takes time, I think it has paid dividends. I am a bit fortunate to have raced for some solid companies over the years, so getting a discount or even free parts has been a blessing. I am stoked to have an e30 in my possession and not only are they fun to rip around, but these cars are great to wrench on too. Keep the content coming ......
A phenomenal episode! Your honesty, storytelling and transparency are deeply appreciated in an internet of filtered realities. Thanks for leaning in towards reality as much as you do.
I enjoyed this video a lot, as a person that is constantly thinking about going on RUclips since I have very interesting cars like a MB 190e 2.3 16v Corsa GSI Mitsubishi Pajero, etc, it was interesting to see the real costs of going into something like this. RUclips is definitely not all roses, it takes a lot of work and initial investment to start something like this. It was great that you addressed such a tabu topic like this but I’m pretty sure it helped a lot of people understanding the reality of the business. The more videos I see of you the more I realize you are just built different, a total gem in this crazy RUclips world, it really looks like you are just a regular guy like us, trying to make it out there and also helping everyone of us with as much explanations as possible about the things you do. It’s a pleasure being able to enjoy your videos, really, keep up the good work 👍🏽
This is an amazing episode. Thanks Mike for showing this. Also really appreciate you doing this on what is essentially a build that can be done with the E30 using "off the shelf" parts unlike the Ferrari (which is all custom) .
It really puts into perspective the builds that us normal guys do on our driveways and how much time it takes to save up for that one part that we really want.
Glad to see the channel doing well and keep it up.
thanx, for the transparency, love watching these build shows, but known body reveals the bottom line, so I really appreciate that, and what you are doing. Only wish I had money and space to do my own
It's awesome for you to share this! On the other hand while you saved on the parts with "RUclipsr" connections, it's a ton of work to produce these videos and it's hard to factor that into bottom line. Even taking it as a enjoying sharing the content, the additional work to film/edit the product beauty shots and scripting/approvals from sponsors does start to even the costs out pretty quickly.
I was floored by how low the ballpark for labor on that build was, compared to the state of the world that seems really reasonable.
Great content! Really appreciate your approach in sharing and being transparent 👏🏿
I recently finished building/restoring my Civic from high-school. It's basically a track car with plates but fresh pretty much everything. I had to have the car appraised for insurance as it's technically a classic car, so I went through something like in the video. It wasn't too crazy and the appraiser was actually over my figure which was nice, but wow! It adds up quick and doesn't include 4 years of weekends and weeknights
It’s great to see a RUclipsr being open and honest about this stuff. I think we all know that a lot of stuff is sponsored and that’s fine when you’re doing it as your job.
My Rusty Urquattro project had a very optimistic 1 year timeframe and $15k NZD budget. It took 7 years and multiples of my budget, but I got there and can now daily the car. Channels like this are my inspiration and kept me going when it seemed I was over my head, both in mechanical skill and budget. Keep up the great work mate.
I'm about to start my restoration of an Audi I've owned for 18 years, until now I just kept the car on the road but over the last year I have amassed everything (hopefully) to achieve a really nice restomod. One thing I would say is that I don't compromise on part quality (eg my parts list includes H&M, AP, OZ, 034 etc etc) but I spend time researching prices, snap up sale offers and almost always ask for a discount if buying several parts. Cool video, hi from Europe 👍
I'm currently wrapping up some bits of my m52b28 swapped e30 touring. I'm more or less into the M52/ZF for free after parting out the rest of the 328, but between buying the car and refreshing the whole motor, clutch, cooling, etc, I'm easily 20k+ into the swap, and I still haven't done the suspension and interior stuff yet. It adds up so quickly, even when wheelin' and dealin' parts with friends an such.
I think it's important to see the difference in numbers you shared, and how it may play into some of these other youtuber's builds or collections.
I tried to grow my RUclips channel with my 2 builds a RB30/26 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR Vspec and 20b FD Rx7(both builds on my channel). But never got it to take off. And I was doing it back in before most of these channels grew. I've owned both for most of my adult life buying the first (RX7) in 2006. (Skyline) 2013. Truth be told, I cannot keep up with other RUclipsrs because I'm paying everything out of pocket. I also believe there are additional factors that play a part in channel growth. This was a good video.
Love transparency videos like this. Even people revealing their mod lists. Really informative to what can be done to these cars.
im in the process of rebuilding my e36 vert. prices hurt. i havent done any major work i just keep collecting parts. what gets me is the whole "while your in there". I try not to half ass anything. Its really cool to see a channel drop some serious truths. these cars we all know and love will just keep getting more and more expensive. thanks for what you do. keep it up.
I'm glad you got help and God you got sponsors. Love your channel. I've been following and joining your channel when you started the Ferrari build and I became a fan ever since
Thanks for the transparency, it's a rare thing these days. The upside of spending that much is it's "done", as you've mentioned before it's hard to not keep modifying/ improving a project but at least you can have some fun and really enjoy it now. I can't seem to ever finish a project anywhere close to this, mostly due to budget constraints and more than one project at a time. My hat off to you sir.
Thank you for sharing. I assumed fifteen grand on parts and another ten on a shop doing the work. With the right knowledge and budget three years and fifteen to stay around your price. Great job.
I love your channel. Obviously I’m a jeeper and have built a handful rigs. The truth is I love all builders. You do amazing work. I appreciate you being honest about things cost because I know how things can spiral out control but as far as I’m concerned, it is worth it!!!! Nothing better than driving, racing, or wheeling something you have touched every bolt …. You are awesome keep it up!!!
Just love that you are so transparent. You see that you just love what you do and don’t do this stuff for more likes etc. Offcourse that’s also import for you, but you do it more “human”. You’re just living the dream!
This is awesome thank you makes me realize what I'm really in for on my build
Appreciate the transparency! 👏
I love this video, actually! Really appreciate the transparency, and for those of us that start to get deluded by what you do into thinking may we need one of these projects in our lives, it's a really helpul warning/heads up. Would love to see this for some of the other star projects on your channel and from other Auto RUclipsrs in general!
I like this topic and wish more RUclipsrs would do the same. Appreciate the honesty.
Love the transparency ,I wish other car tubers would do this , glad I subscribed
Well, I super appreciate this vid man. A someone with no wrench skill but a big love for old cars and UTubers working on them this is really very interesting indeed. I wonder what your car would bring on bring a trailer?
thank you for this episode, this is so true. I am just finalizing very similar built right now, but mine was more complex as I did all the bodywork and full painting of the car. Agree with the cost that you presented here.
Interesting topic, I often wondered on the cost of doing a build. Thanks for the cool info and great content.
Yeah definitely appreciate the feedback and transparency. This was really cool to see and honestly, the numbers added up pretty close to what I was expecting. I mean, everything is expensive now days, none of us make the kind of money we should or could (that's a whole-nother subject matter). Retail for nearly $60-70 g's, if you can't wrench it yourself? Yeah, that seems about right. I mean ok sure, you can probably save some money here there on the seats or wheels and tires etc etc, but all in all this was really insightful. Thanks for sharing Mike!
Great breakdown I have 9K into a 47 Jeep CJ2A and verry little is actually complete! (I have all the engine machining done, parts to reassemble, and transfer case is rebuilt) but still have a lot of things to but (New guts for the T90 Transmission, brakes on all 4 corners, suspension and body....plus plus plus... it doesn't take long to pile up!
This is a great video. I was in the ballpark but, watching you do this made me want to build one. Then I priced everything and decided to be happy with my F80 M3, because it’s all of a sudden really good value.
I think videos like this are important, as much as the build videos themselves. Inspire people to build something themselves, but also be real about the investment required so people don’t jump in then find out later and the world ends up with more half finished projects.
It's like with any car company. You have the passionate engineers/designers, and then you have the bean counters.
Keep them away from each other. Don't count your receipts, enjoy the hobby. 😂😂
Well done, Mike. 👍🏽
Thanks for doing that. It really put the perspective on it. Like the car 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This video is very refreshing to see. The shop labor is the biggest hurdle for me and many other people. Everyone says “just do it yourself”, but not many people have a garage full of tools to work on a project car; or even a garage to work in with how bad real estate is.
This is amazing! I think we all really appreciate the time to break it down the way you did and give us a completely honest glimpse into your perspective ❤ to complete this journey, the only thing I’d be curious to learn is net position for the build process - we saw total cost, but including revenue and net position would be equally appreciated and intriguing
It's amazing that you put this video together and are transparent to all your viewers Mike. Thanks for sharing the details of the costs which puts it into perspective for the average person.
Thanks Mike, I enjoy hearing about the numbers.
Well done, Mike. This brings it home with real clarity.
thanks for the honesty and including labor cost is also fair info
HUGE thank you for this video. It brings a lot of things into perspective. I dont even dare add up the cost of restoring my e30 but what I took away from this is that hard work pays off if you have to pay for everything. I think the current wave of influencers can really lower spirits of car enthusiasts, myself included. But this made me feel much better so big props!
THANKS!! This is always my biggest question and, in the back of my mind, I try (and fail) to do a running tally as your videos go along. From my perspective, my additional costs to what you added up would be all the tools I don't have...
Great episode, thanks for sharing!
That’s really helpful for setting people’s expectations, great work. To match the perfection of the build, I’d love to see a full body and paint job on the E30 if you could find a shop to sponsor that.
Super helpful video ! I’ve Been looking to start in on my first build and this was most definitely insightful & informative opening one’s eyes a bit more on some smaller bits that may be overlooked ..either purposely or unintentionally with young boy math 😂
It is a subject some are hesitant to discuss. Everyone isn't lucky enough to have sponsors but with time and patience they can get costs down. Doing everything yourself is the biggest cost savings for sure. I know I have continued to learn and I work on my projects. My recent decision to start a YT Channel wasn't to get sponsors but mostly to just help document and share the progress of my projects. Keep it up, I like the things you work on and how you explain things!
Such a good episode Mike, fair play for doing this. I think of youtube as aspirational and inspirational. And when you are into a build, you can always do something new or better no matter who you are, thats the joys of a project.
Refreshingly honest breakdown of cost was awesomely brutal, even for you, I could hear it in your voice. Subscribed. 👍
Insane! Thanks so much for the insight, I think it's really important to hear about this stuff!
Really cool and really respectable video for you to make. People may get jealous or hate on this but you worked hard to get what you’ve got regardless. At the end of the day I’ve been FAR MORE than entertained by these builds and inspired. Keep the builds up, keep the driving up, I’ll be here to support and hope more free parts to see more insane builds!🙏👊
Props. Love the transparency.
This was actually a super helpful episode as most people keep this close to the chest, giving the rest of us no idea how to budget for a build, and end up throwing money we don’t have at the project. I wish a video like this would’ve come out sooner
Thanks for the video Mike.
H&R is going to probably get my money one of these days because every time you mention them, I got look at their site. I have springs and other h&r products, just custom coilovers are going to have to be approved by my other half
didnt know ur channel before but this video came up and I am really surprised to see the transparency and honesty in the video. I always knew it was cheaper but not that much cheaper and also for having 215k subs which is a lot but not as much as some other channels that do builds I can now know that they prob got most of the parts for free. Great Vid!
Appreciate the transparency
Slowly saving up for something for what I don’t know but I know once I’ll stumble upon it. love your build videos so far!
I’m not a car guy, I watch a lot of car restoration vids for the creative buzz.
The figures don’t surprise me, and was really pleased to see this breakdown as it puts the whole process into perspective.
Kudos to you for your transparency, not only is it a good thing for your viewers, it’s also a much better service to your sponsors than most RUclipsrs perform.
And yeah - the biggest ticket item is the labor, can definitely understand that one.
Great episode.. Thanx for all the upfront honesty. I was off by a grand on both #’s.
Great episode Mike! It's really good of you to break down actual vs RUclips cost for people to see what a build really costs.
Excellent video. It was a shocking eye opener!
Great episode! I've always been curious of the true cost for your builds to you...Thanks for the behind the curtain!
I never would’ve guessed that number! It sucks being old. I always tend to price things in my mind at the amount it use to cost years ago. Your transparency is greatly appreciated!
Hey, it’s a good video, I love your cars. We are not so lucky in Norway about the rust. A 35 year old car in Norway is rusted to pieces. Your best videos is the cad engineering, but that’s because I am a cad engineer. Love your content 🤓😎👍
So you are telling me I need to start a RUclips channel, work my backside off like you for years, build up a substantial following and then I might get some freebies for my car project.....if it was easy everyone would be doing and that is why you deserve it!
Yes it might feel weird talking about it but I think it's much-needed information. I think it cuts both ways too - yes the end number is sobering, but at least it's a number. That's valuable information for someone going into a project, or even just deciding whether to start.
This is excellent info, please do this for all your builds
I always appreciate transparency on budget for RUclips builds. So many people nowadays will use crazy numbers as clickbait and what not. Being a RUclipsr is a business like another and I like seeing people being honest about it.
Great post. It's good to see the truth in pricing. Respect.
He Mike, very informative. also makes me feel a bit better of taking 6 years on my previous e36.
and now starting with a new one without the need to finish it in a month.
About e36's. will there ever be some sort of feature of yours just driving, beauty shots etc.?
I feel like the build series for that thing never got a so called conclusion.
I know you made that video about it never being perfect. But I would love more content on that thing.
Your e36 has been my PC wallpaper on for ~10 years now, and it is what gets me going on mine.
Owning a restomod has always been one of my desires, but I don’t intend to do the work myself. I was pleasantly surprised to see that labour only came out to 19k, since I was imagining it to be at least 1:1 parts to labour cost given the complexity and time. Really glad that you could share a realistic figure for the everyday folks! It certainly gave me more confidence when tackling a restomod project. I always thought that retrofitting modern technology into older cars will come out close to buying a brand new entry model Ferrari type of price tag. You’ve definitely got yourself a new fan❤
This was a great episode. The honest no bullshit info about what is going on behind the scenes is a refreshing change to most of social media faking it. I was about 15K off retail the before labor price. So when you try to sell this e30 for 25K people will say its a rip off when you can't replicate it for 45K.
What great content! Really good and honest video!!
Major kudos to you for the transparency and honesty. Most folks don't understand the costs and the "benefits" of building as a RUclipsr. When you get to a point where the income from making the project actually pays for the project, versus "normal" folks who are paying for retail parts with their daily job.
Thank you for this informative video now I know building my 1988 325is is not a priority with it costing so much, maybe one day. I’ve seen a couple other cost videos and it’s a lot more than I ever expected even doing work yourself . Will say the car is stunning and it being “worth” it is all on perspective. I just went outside there's a puddle of power steering fluid from the steering rack. This is a positive because I want to do things right the first time, and that will take a lot of time.
I really appreciate the honesty of this video.
Akin to DIY reno shows on TV the real cost is never given; so many many many thanks for sharing the truth and opening a lot of eyes to the reality of car builds costs ... RESPECT !!