Topic: Newerish car - Evo my best bet? (Read 5970 times)

HiProfile · « **on:** April 04, 2012, 02:46:53 AM »

I'm looking for more an all-around car here, this seems to be good at everything. I'm looking in the $15-20k range at 40-60k mile cars. I'm curious if any other car can give it a run for the money, or if they'll be heaping piles at this point. ATM I'm also thinking about a 350Z.

I have no intentions for kids and gas milage isn't an issue, but I also don't like cars much heavier than these. I prefer a faster car and all I need for luxury is a decent seat, radio, and power windows.

Anything to look out for? Anything better? I haven't really been looking into cars under 10yrs old for a long time.

imburne · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2012, 03:04:44 AM »

I agree with the evo.

rawr · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:48:29 AM »

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Teg2boo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:01:35 AM »

What I like about the 350Z is that most of them didn't see winter at all (maybe not a problem for you) and people don't drive them a lot.

They are all low km car and they look very nice and classy

That's my next car for sure

tekno · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:04:45 AM »

vette or s2000! 350'z are slow pigs and garbage and evo's are boring and every other person drives one at least down here.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:16:37 AM »

I vote s2k, then evo. I like the evo9, buddies has one, but it needs a clutch that's worth a shit. Stock one slips with stock power. It needs a twin disk which is some coin. As for s2k. Lower it a touch, put some good brake pads on it and a hard top and rock the fuck out! Oh, then boost it!

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:38:24 PM »

You won't get an Evo worth having in that price range. Here in Florida, to get one stock in that milage range you are at $24k minimum. Anything cheaper has been beat to shit or is too old to finance. A co-worker wanted to buy my 07 SI sedan. At the same time I paid off the Matco truck that comes by. I figured I could swing an Evo, but I was wrong. I pay $245mo for my SI and $120mo on the Matco truck. That combined is still almost $200mo short of an 08-09 clean Evo.

robus · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:44:26 PM »

I'd be torn between S2k and Evo. I'd probably get an Evo though as a boosted awd is just too much fun.

highroller54 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:52:18 PM »

I only find awd fun if there is snow on the road.

turbohf · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:09:14 PM »

Quote from: robus on April 04, 2012, 02:44:26 PM

I'd be torn between S2k and Evo. I'd probably get an Evo though as a boosted awd is just too much fun.

you driven both? then you wouldnt want an S2000, and you would buy an EVO.

vote: Evolution VIII-IX-X (RS/GSR)

i would own one right now, but i just dont want payments.... so Galant VR4 for a while. got must of what i wanted from an EVO, and for at least 13k less buy-in price (but like they said probably 15-18k less for a decent car).

jabberwock · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:15:53 PM »

rt4wd you god damn homo

dropped crv if you fucking have to

HiProfile · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:34:04 PM »

For $26k I can get an 04 with a shit-ton of parts on it:

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2004 mitsubishi evo 8- $20000.00 ams 2.3rr stroker kit block kit- $15499.95 drive shaft shop 900hp front axles- $850.00 shep racing stage 3 trasfercase- $2500.00 shep raceing rear diff- $1400.00 ams fuel rail- $185.00 injector dynamics 2200 cc injectors- $1000.00 head games head complet stage 3- $3500.00 rev 3 intake manifold- $800.00 jm fabrications custom made intercooler piping- $1200 slowboy racing front mount intercooler- $1300.00 jm fabrications oil catch can- $80.00 stance stage 3 coilovers gr+3- 3200.00 exedy twin disc hd clutch- $1700.00 shep racing stage 3 transmission- $2500.00 enkie nt03 rims plus powder coating- $2400.00 fp black turbo- $2000.00 busher racing double pumper fuel pump- $600.00 apr fuel filter- $350.00 custom made rollcage- $2000.00 voltex side skirts- $850.00 voltex rear defuser- $800.00 yaris front lip- $500.00 2 bride racing seats- $5000.00 nrg quick release steering wheel and hub- $800.00 orgin rear wing- $1300.00 house of colors custom paint job- $6000.00 dnp exhaust maniifold- $600.00 dc motorsports 3" down pipe- $400.00 tomie titanium cat back exhaust system- $1200.00 aem true boost gauge and boost controler- $350.00 aem air fuel gauge gauge- $300.00 $81,664.95 in total

For some reason there's a lot of them in Chicago. I figure it this way: I get $10-15k financed and I can afford it if my fuel injector deal pans out. I put $5k down and reserve another $5k for A) upgrading/replacing shit on beater or B) more money down for a newer near-mint car. The link below is what I'd really want to get, but it's a bit out of what I'd be willing to pay, although I'd do it if they dropped to $20k. It has the VIN I used to get my insurance quote, and though it isn't pretty (an extra $1k/yr over current), I can still afford it while financing $10-15k @36mo. I actually paid more as a teen for liability only, to give you an idea.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=53007&endYear=2007&modelCode1=LANCEREVO&showcaseOwnerId=71869&startYear=1981&makeCode1=MIT&searchRadius=200&listingId=318862796&Log=0

random-strike · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2012, 04:51:37 AM »

evos are garbage, common man such a gross ricer car. ugly ugly

random-strike · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2012, 04:52:23 AM »

you might be able to find a cts-v for around that, or maybe a terminator mustang. fuck an evo junk

rawr · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:55:45 AM »

Oh god. It starts again.

HiProfile · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2012, 10:25:18 AM »

lol, ricerish? Sure, but have you ever driven one? My bro's friend had one for 2 years, half that time was with a clipped stock turbo in the mid-400's, the other half with a shitload of Bucher Racing work making 650whp. I can tell you a CTS-V, no matter what you do to it, will ever be able to pull a 4-wheel drift around a freeway on-ramp loop at full boost. I felt like that kid was always trying to crash the car, but it never let him.

I've already looked at a lot of cars and I'm using autotrader as the common benchmark for prices. The cheapest V w/in 200 miles is $28k. For that I could get a bone-stock evo9 with a factory warranty, then add some minor bolt-ons and beat it in the quarter. I'd drive a wooden barrel with a wankle if it was faster than an evo in both a straight line and the corners.

92CXyD · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2012, 10:36:06 AM »

Quote from: HiProfile on April 06, 2012, 10:25:18 AM

I'd drive a wooden barrel with a wankle if it was faster than an evo in both a straight line and the corners.

I'd pay to see that, make it happen.

hatchbone · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2012, 11:01:11 AM »

I just swooped a s2000 and I'm liking it so far

random-strike · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:10:16 PM »

Quote from: HiProfile on April 06, 2012, 10:25:18 AM

lol, ricerish? Sure, but have you ever driven one? My bro's friend had one for 2 years, half that time was with a clipped stock turbo in the mid-400's, the other half with a shitload of Bucher Racing work making 650whp. I can tell you a CTS-V, no matter what you do to it, will ever be able to pull a 4-wheel drift around a freeway on-ramp loop at full boost. I felt like that kid was always trying to crash the car, but it never let him.

I've already looked at a lot of cars and I'm using autotrader as the common benchmark for prices. The cheapest V w/in 200 miles is $28k. For that I could get a bone-stock evo9 with a factory warranty, then add some minor bolt-ons and beat it in the quarter. I'd drive a wooden barrel with a wankle if it was faster than an evo in both a straight line and the corners.

cts-v must be cheaper here. i see a lot of 24k

i don't like evos, i'd rather drive a older sti, they look better.

evo just scream rice.

evo = look like shit
sti = sound like shit

random-strike · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:11:57 PM »

dang terminators are still really expensive here. a mustang that held is value. amazing

ratcityrex · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2012, 01:10:49 PM »

I hate the sound or subbys, They sound like a Jeff Franks crx when ross took all the wires off of it and just ran 1 coil wire to 1 plug and the fucker acctually ran...lol On top of that the sti's are a fucking pig. They drive like a heavy car. The evo's Iver driven feel much more agile and sharper.

I still vote s2k with boost and a 9"

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2012, 03:35:15 PM »

2006 Volvo S60 R that 5cyc motor sounds badass, rides comfy and can make 500hp easy.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2012, 12:44:32 AM »

Those s60r's are hawt! But they look like a Ford contour that's dressed up

jdmhatchracer94 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:11:14 AM »

just had a S60R in the shop for alignment the other day fuckin nice car

jabberwock · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:15:55 AM »

girl just got a 2012 Cruze 1.4 turbo... it is not bad.

HiProfile · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:48:30 AM »

I started watching Top Gear from the beginning and they recently showed the S60. In a nutshell they thought it sucked dick. Calling it a turbobrick would still be accurate, not because of shape but the way it corners.

I'm still fine DD'ing an old 94 teg, as well as a 95 turbo EG. I only need 2 things from a car - to get from point a to point b as fast as I want, and a cup holder.

Quote from: jabberwock on April 07, 2012, 01:15:55 AM

girl just got a 2012 Cruze 1.4 turbo... it is not bad.

Thanks for that info. Now gtfo

Cmak · « **Reply #26 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:02:21 AM »

You can buy an M5 or a CTS-V for that money. Also an SRT-8 300c or Magnum is in that range. I would think the roomier cars are better for a driver, but if you really don't give a fuck, you can buy a C5 Z06 for $20k these days too.

HiProfile · « **Reply #27 on:** April 07, 2012, 10:00:31 AM »

The M5's made in the last decade make me want to throw up, and they're also all over $25k. I found two z06's for ~$25k, but that's verging on impracticle. Plus both are above what I'm willing to spend. Same for CTS-V's. I also couldn't afford fixing anything major that breaks. The srt-8 isn't a good idea since I will never own a Chrysler product, except for the week it takes for me to give one away if I inherit one. If I wanted a big car, I'd get a used police intercepter and toss a blower on it.

I appreciate the advice, but it all goes against what I'm looking for in a car. I want a car I can make go fast in a line or a corner and is under 8yrs old & $20k. Otherwise I'll be find with a rhmt turbo kit on the teg, getting a decent suspension, and tossing in leather seats from some luxury car along with a garmin for navi. Insurance/payments will be far cheaper and I won't loose much money if I crash or sell it.

rawr · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2012, 10:44:08 AM »

r32

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shadow · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2012, 01:00:09 PM »

i love my 350z, thats is all.

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