Physics. Totally engrossed in it. Not exactly a money pit but I can see it heading in that direction. The books are getting pricey as I get further into it....
hobbies/money pits other than biking?
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Fishing, Hiking/Backpacking
My 401K
My kids are my money pit
Bikes of course; current stable is Turner Highline, Banshee Spitfire, Trek 8500
Car, this wasn't supposed to be a hobby or money pit but is sort of becoming one
Lowered mode
Lifted mode with AT/S tires
Buggy, super time consuming money pit here. The wrenching:riding ratio is about 10:1. Built from scratch, started life as Baja SAE project, then I rebuilt it over the last two years and just put the finishing touches on it a few weeks ago.
Something always goes wrong, which means more money and wrench time...this was after 5 minutes of racing.
Other stuff...guitar/amp, home theater system, two computers, lots of tools
Car, this wasn't supposed to be a hobby or money pit but is sort of becoming one
Lowered mode
Lifted mode with AT/S tires
Buggy, super time consuming money pit here. The wrenching:riding ratio is about 10:1. Built from scratch, started life as Baja SAE project, then I rebuilt it over the last two years and just put the finishing touches on it a few weeks ago.
Something always goes wrong, which means more money and wrench time...this was after 5 minutes of racing.
Other stuff...guitar/amp, home theater system, two computers, lots of tools
Back country skiing for me. I am just getting started collecting the gear.
No kidding! I put all my money into savings so I don't have to work when I am in my 60's.
Some of you people must have really really high paying jobs!
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Just a short life expectancy. If I'm around at 60, I'll be a greater at WalMart, or maybe work my way up to the night shift leader at McDonalds.No kidding! I put all my money into savings so I don't have to work when I am in my 60's.
Some of you people must have really really high paying jobs!
Yea, there's alot of gear crossover between the two. The beauty of it compared to mountain biking is that once you sort out your kit and gear it can last for a decade+
or really high debt to asset ratiosSome of you people must have really really high paying jobs!
In theory I'm with Ciaran on this one, but sometimes the shiny things call out to me.
Kids/Wife.
Hockey.
Trying to make sure I retire comfortably in the South of France...or somewhere similiar.
Hockey.
Trying to make sure I retire comfortably in the South of France...or somewhere similiar.
Dont get me wrong, that is pretty cool. But just waht in the hell are you going to do with it? Maintain a ski area for Smurfs?I am in the process of building from scratch a 1:10 scale radio controled Bombardier snowcat. It is not really a money pit yet. It has become a great way to kill time though.
The body starting to take shape.
Some more detail done on the body.
Building is the fun part. How much will it run after who knows. Like most models it will just look cool when it is done. Being radio controlled I will be able to take out and play around with if I want.
Got too many hobies and projects...my Best Buy paycheck is usually crap and my DH racing costs me a few grand every year. BUT....I always set aside money for the fun toys 
No...I don't own the plane, my dad does but flying it costs me a pretty penny. Thank God it only burns 9GPH instead of the A-36 Bonanza we used to have at 18GPH.
My truck that is taking me WAAAAYYYY too long to build. Like I said...I spend a lot of money on racing DH. Got some set aside for an Engage LT kit though
Of course you've also got motocross....
Sadly though, I have not been to a track since October
Had to have the top end replaced and since then have been lacking the money to go to our local track.
I know it's bike related but it's by far the most expensive hobby I've ever picked up....RACING!!! I don't know what I'd do without it. I've been failing at races but somehow, I never regret spending the money!
OH....and scuba diving....that's another one of mine but don't have any photos of that.
No...I don't own the plane, my dad does but flying it costs me a pretty penny. Thank God it only burns 9GPH instead of the A-36 Bonanza we used to have at 18GPH.
My truck that is taking me WAAAAYYYY too long to build. Like I said...I spend a lot of money on racing DH. Got some set aside for an Engage LT kit though
Of course you've also got motocross....
Sadly though, I have not been to a track since October
Had to have the top end replaced and since then have been lacking the money to go to our local track.
I know it's bike related but it's by far the most expensive hobby I've ever picked up....RACING!!! I don't know what I'd do without it. I've been failing at races but somehow, I never regret spending the money!
OH....and scuba diving....that's another one of mine but don't have any photos of that.
I'm starting to collect knives, mostly rescue folders and some multitools. Also starting to collect the one piece works of a bloke called Peter Atwood.
Otherwise I am heavily involved in our local volunteer bushfire brigade and whilst not costing me much money eats a significant amount of my time. Worth it though.
Otherwise I am heavily involved in our local volunteer bushfire brigade and whilst not costing me much money eats a significant amount of my time. Worth it though.
record collecting is my big $ sink.
being bad ass, but that is free for me.
Droool.
Not dirty enough for my taste though. Gotta get out there and earn some character.
Mountaineering & backcountry skiing don't really fall into the realm of "money pits" IMO. Those are cheap hobbies...
You spent the winter in Utah and all you can come up with is a picture of you skiing a groomer?Sorry for the cheesy watermarked pic. This actually is me though. Spent this past winter in Utah and it was AWESOME.
Oh - and quit letting your trailing arm drag like that.
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real LMs or reps?
^^ I've been looking for some LM's too. Think I'll go for some reps though.
The BIGGEST money pit/time waster:
The BIGGEST money pit/time waster:
Oh my god. You pulled the engine in your ****ing driveway?^^ I've been looking for some LM's too. Think I'll go for some reps though.
The BIGGEST money pit/time waster:
That's not his driveway, it's a makeshift shanty garage. Big differenceOh my god. You pulled the engine in your ****ing driveway?
What I really want to waste my money on is this
They aren't available in the US but I found a dealership in NY that will import them for a small fee
They aren't available in the US but I found a dealership in NY that will import them for a small fee
When it comes to Audi there are no "small fees"... for anything.What I really want to waste my money on is this
They aren't available in the US but I found a dealership in NY that will import them for a small fee
they are sold in Mexico ya knowThey aren't available in the US but I found a dealership in NY that will import them for a small fee
another hot Audi not going to be sold stateside:
Not rolling, but I'm doing alright. I'm 24, single, no kids, good health (knocks on wood), great paying job and very little debt.
Hence the eye roll smileyWhen it comes to Audi there are no "small fees"... for anything.
The nice thing about the RS4 though, is that unlike some Japanese imports nothing has to be converted/swapped for it to pass inspection. There is even a version from France that is LHD.
In a tent, in the middle of winter.Oh my god. You pulled the engine in your ****ing driveway?
Can't you settle for the RS4 sedan? Seems like that would be a lot easier. My S4 is still faster though.Hence the eye roll smiley
Really? I was told only the s4 and s6 sedans were in Mexico. No RS models and no Avants. I'll look into it.