They mean total, not what you have to spend every other month on the dsm.
Let me think...
3k for the car, in excellent condition, fully stock
2k for motor build
$350 turbo back exhaust
$200 radiator
$150 built tranny (still need new torque converter and stall)
$5 manual boost controller (currently off car)
$300 4wheel brake upgrade - slotted rotors and pads
And of course, misc little shit that adds up.
Still need to upgrade the stock 440injectors and my fuel pump. Possibly buy an sAFC. Then the boost goes up... way up compared to the 7psi I currently run. Hard to beat bang for buck on these cars and still have the great cross country rides this car provides. I get out of my car with less back pain than I had when I got into it.