View Poll Results: How much have you spent on your EVO since your bought it?
<US$1000
86
39.09%
US$1000 - US$1999
39
17.73%
US$2000 - US$2999
21
9.55%
US$3000 - US$3999
19
8.64%
US$4000 - US$4999
16
7.27%
>US$5000
39
17.73%
Voters: 220. You may not vote on this poll
The Lancer Evolution is a high maintenance toy
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From: Brunei Darussalam
No offence taken....
I dont think everyone here thinks that someone who buys a performance car is like us.. i drive quite a lot of cars.. even a F355 when i was living in Italy.. and my 7 is the 1st car that i have seriously modded. others were just light mods. dunno.. must be my mid-life crisis coming up...
Anyway, my reason for this poll is to find out if buying an evo makes a person spend extra money on it.. when i 1st got mine about 15 mths ago.. i told myself... damn this car is it... no more mods.. 276hp.. and now... look at my signature below..
but i have about 36k km (20k miles) on mine... most of you guys in the US have less than 10k+ with the few having 15K miles+.. hopefully, in a months time, we shall see how my theory holds up... EVOs make people spend money on it.. like the high maintenance girlfriend has Dr EVO has so kindly revealled (better not let your girl see that post :P)
I dont think everyone here thinks that someone who buys a performance car is like us.. i drive quite a lot of cars.. even a F355 when i was living in Italy.. and my 7 is the 1st car that i have seriously modded. others were just light mods. dunno.. must be my mid-life crisis coming up...
Anyway, my reason for this poll is to find out if buying an evo makes a person spend extra money on it.. when i 1st got mine about 15 mths ago.. i told myself... damn this car is it... no more mods.. 276hp.. and now... look at my signature below..
but i have about 36k km (20k miles) on mine... most of you guys in the US have less than 10k+ with the few having 15K miles+.. hopefully, in a months time, we shall see how my theory holds up... EVOs make people spend money on it.. like the high maintenance girlfriend has Dr EVO has so kindly revealled (better not let your girl see that post :P)
From looking at the results so far, and based on my experience, I'd say your theory is pretty good. Either people haven't had the time to spend money on their evo (I'm still in the under $1000 category since I've had mine for only 1 month, and it's been winter), or they are on their way to over $5000. I told myself it's fast enough, but I'm always looking at all the shops and 'for sale's to look for deals on mods. So far, just have the boost controller.
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From: The OC
The Evo may seem like high maintenence but but compared to other high performance cars its not that bad. I have no credit card debt and a growing savings account because i switched to the Evo. You cant have the best of all worlds and with the evo you are going to have to pay to play.
Originally posted by Angel Of Mercy
Maintenance doesnt necessary mean repairs and servicing... have you ever heard the saying, "that babe is high maintenance?"... it doesnt mean she needs servicing (though we wouldnt complain
) but tends to mean she has a lot of wants and desires which we have to oblige... sorry.. maybe my english is a bit too deep...
Maintenance doesnt necessary mean repairs and servicing... have you ever heard the saying, "that babe is high maintenance?"... it doesnt mean she needs servicing (though we wouldnt complain
) but tends to mean she has a lot of wants and desires which we have to oblige... sorry.. maybe my english is a bit too deep...
What do you mean by "my english is a bit too deep"?
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From: Brunei Darussalam
Maintenance in the context of this poll means "Any additional expenses incurred after the absolute purchase of the product that includes internal and external modifications that improve, enhance or change the power output, looks or feel of the performance, visual impact or drivability of the product OR its user and thus includes expenses incurred for the user to use the product." Hmmm... maybe i should get my solicitor to look at this statement.. lol...
Anyway guys, just put in your votes on what you think you should... end of the day, even fuel can be included (if you want to) because this car burns fuel like a 7 litre car...
Anyway guys, just put in your votes on what you think you should... end of the day, even fuel can be included (if you want to) because this car burns fuel like a 7 litre car...
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From: Brunei Darussalam
Originally posted by Want to Evo
The Evo may seem like high maintenence but but compared to other high performance cars its not that bad. I have no credit card debt and a growing savings account because i switched to the Evo. You cant have the best of all worlds and with the evo you are going to have to pay to play.
The Evo may seem like high maintenence but but compared to other high performance cars its not that bad. I have no credit card debt and a growing savings account because i switched to the Evo. You cant have the best of all worlds and with the evo you are going to have to pay to play.
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Originally posted by natedogg
I understand the point you are trying to make, but newbies may come on here and think,"Oh, I don't want an evo, its a high maintenance car. Too much to keep up on." Then they go on other forums and start talking about how the Evo is a high maintenance car, and before long there is even more false car information on the internet. The Evo is like any other car, when it comes to maintenance. Change her oil ever 3000 and put on new brakes if need be. Change drivetrain oil and flush coolant when necessary. You have to understand the rumors and generalizations that posts like this can create. I've seen it happen before.
What do you mean by "my english is a bit too deep"?
I understand the point you are trying to make, but newbies may come on here and think,"Oh, I don't want an evo, its a high maintenance car. Too much to keep up on." Then they go on other forums and start talking about how the Evo is a high maintenance car, and before long there is even more false car information on the internet. The Evo is like any other car, when it comes to maintenance. Change her oil ever 3000 and put on new brakes if need be. Change drivetrain oil and flush coolant when necessary. You have to understand the rumors and generalizations that posts like this can create. I've seen it happen before.
What do you mean by "my english is a bit too deep"?
Too deep.. way too deep... serious philosophical mojo...
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From: Pearland, TX
Originally posted by Dr Evo
My EVO in terms of maintainance is a picnic compared to my girlfriend. If she had wheels on her, I would drive it into a lake and report it stolen.
My EVO in terms of maintainance is a picnic compared to my girlfriend. If she had wheels on her, I would drive it into a lake and report it stolen.
Your post made me think of that.
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From: Brunei Darussalam
Originally posted by LDB
We had people in who wanted a new car and wanted out of car B. There was no way to get them out of B due to negative equity. They bought the new car anyway. The following day, while launching their boat, truck C had a brake failure. The boat and trailer caused truck C to go right back into the bay until only the boat was above water. Several hours later the truck was winched out of the salt water.
Your post made me think of that.
We had people in who wanted a new car and wanted out of car B. There was no way to get them out of B due to negative equity. They bought the new car anyway. The following day, while launching their boat, truck C had a brake failure. The boat and trailer caused truck C to go right back into the bay until only the boat was above water. Several hours later the truck was winched out of the salt water.
Your post made me think of that.
Way too deep for me...
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From: Trinidad, West Indies
Originally posted by Angel Of Mercy
164 cars? Are there only 164 Evo owners in this entire forum?
164 cars? Are there only 164 Evo owners in this entire forum?
Oh well to each his own.
