Played around with numbers and I can basically get a 2005 RA for the same payment as my 2002 Lancer OZ. Asked the fleet mgr. there if he would be willing to punt one for invoice minus the $2000.00 customer cash and he said yes. Told him also that I need at least $6500.00 for my 02 Lancer OZ and he said he just needs to see it. So could end up getting a new ride. Be pretty cool to have more power, moonroof, and more toys.

 

Good deal. If you don't mind telling, what will your payment be?

 

around $400 with negative equity.

 

Thats a lot. What are your plans with the car? If your going to mod the hell out it then don't get the ralliart. Just pay off the oz and have more money to mod the hell out of your oz. If your not going to do anything to void the warrenty then get the ralliart. Just my $.02

 

u should hopefulyl get more then 6500 for ur oz, when i traded mine in it had 50,000+ miles broken front ken style bumper, no tread on the tires, and misc problems, tranny was f'd up and all, i got 9500 for it traded in

 

i disagree..

if you mod your oz, you might get to the same level as the RA.. but then you are down a few Gs (turbo, etc) and it still handles like a oz..

get a RA.. and you at least have a stable platform and it's fun out of the box

warranty? as soon as you mod, you are out anyways

-joe

 

I want a car with more baseline hp. Not gonna go turbo or anything like that probably just basic bolt on stuff. I just have a couple things done to the OZ.

 

Do it Volkman - you won't be disappointed

Fred

 

I was thinking that you were gonna turbo it and everything else. If you are staying NA then get the ralliart.

 

My younger bro had an ES with ECU, intake, exhaust, shifter, clutch, and flywheel. When he test drove my RA he was really impressed/excited. It's basically everything that he wanted to turn his car into.

 

always buy as much car as you can afford before modding it

-joe

 

i traded in my 02 ES about a year ago /w 40k miles. Got $6500 for it. Owed like $7500. I was a bit upside down, but my monthly is still less than that. about $365. Either way, go for it! You will be glad you did. The RA is an awsome car.

 

/\ Same exact scenario and I don't regret it... i love my car!!!

 

Just like Rob Schneider says: "YOU CAN DO IT!"

 

Yeah they have yellow, red, and white diamond. Kind of afraid of the yellow and red just because they attract attention. White may be safe bet. Wanted a yellow OZ and ended up with silver. White could be a ***** to match in the event of a accident. Like the thunder grey but it's at another dealership.