I want evoM's opinion
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Originally Posted by ibanez_926
I really do not know what to do with my car now.
For a little backround. my evo is sitting in my garage in Chicago, and i am out in Wyoming for contract work. I should be out west for at least a year or more from what my work tells me.
My work has been and will continue to pay for a rental car while I am out here, but after driving an automatic chevy cobalt for the past month, i am about to go insane.
So i was thinking of sending my ecu to Al, have him reflash it for 91 **** and tune it for elevation (6200ft), and then having my car shipped out here. The whole shipping thing scares me, but i really dont want to drive, dont want the extra mileage, its BORING, and the evo isnt the most comfortable 1400 mile trip.
My other option would be to leave it in storage for the time being, but if i do that, i might as well just sell the car, and buy something new when i get back to chicago.
I just cannot see that car sitting in storage not being driven, i have told myself that i will never have a performance car that doesnt get driven.
So what do you guys think?
Sorry about the novel
For a little backround. my evo is sitting in my garage in Chicago, and i am out in Wyoming for contract work. I should be out west for at least a year or more from what my work tells me.
My work has been and will continue to pay for a rental car while I am out here, but after driving an automatic chevy cobalt for the past month, i am about to go insane.
So i was thinking of sending my ecu to Al, have him reflash it for 91 **** and tune it for elevation (6200ft), and then having my car shipped out here. The whole shipping thing scares me, but i really dont want to drive, dont want the extra mileage, its BORING, and the evo isnt the most comfortable 1400 mile trip.
My other option would be to leave it in storage for the time being, but if i do that, i might as well just sell the car, and buy something new when i get back to chicago.
I just cannot see that car sitting in storage not being driven, i have told myself that i will never have a performance car that doesnt get driven.
So what do you guys think?
Sorry about the novel
No, the Evo won't be the most comfortable car on a 1400 mile trim, but if you do decide to drive, just break the trip up. Stop along the way at places for a little rest. Make a "vacation" out of it.
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From: Madtown, WI
What about liability? Your EVO would be mostly serving company duties, correct? If you have your EVO out there and something happens to it, will the company pay for it? That Cobalt serves, essentially, as insurance for your company. If something happens they wont hessitate to replace it with another cheap rental.
In this particular case, I'd have to reccomend you sell your car. Save the money, then once home use it on a IX or maybe even a X by then. Just gotta have some patience (the Cobalt isnt the worst car they could have given you, either).
In this particular case, I'd have to reccomend you sell your car. Save the money, then once home use it on a IX or maybe even a X by then. Just gotta have some patience (the Cobalt isnt the worst car they could have given you, either).
Originally Posted by dadriva
Use the rental. Patience grasshopper. Plus, winter is coming! Do you really want to beat your car up in a Wyoming winter? Let the Cobalt get pounded by salt, sand, acid, etc..... You should have a good idea of what winter can do to a car being fom Chi- town and all.
BTW, your damn White Sox ruined the Indians playoff hopes. Oh well, The Indians pretty much sucked anyways
BTW, your damn White Sox ruined the Indians playoff hopes. Oh well, The Indians pretty much sucked anyways
Wyoming winters are horrible, they use rocks for traction when it snows. It's HELL on your car. Just keep this in mind, if you care about your car
sell it. either that or have it shipped out. insure it and take pictures like everyone recommends. i will try to get the name of a national shipping that we use. we send an sl55 every yr to florida back and forth with these people for my grandmother to use when shes at her house there. always arives on time and in perfect condition. full coverage and in a closed truck.
well thanks for the thoughts guys.
After a night to think about it, i think i am going to put it up for sale.
I think it is just a smarter thing to do financially. I owe far less then i could get for it, and i havent went crazy with mods yet
I know you lose $$$ when you trade it in for a new car, but i will not be purchasing another one for at least a year or so.
After talking to people out here, they said the winter will beat the sh*t outta my paint, and since i own a mitsu, well lol
After a night to think about it, i think i am going to put it up for sale.
I think it is just a smarter thing to do financially. I owe far less then i could get for it, and i havent went crazy with mods yet
I know you lose $$$ when you trade it in for a new car, but i will not be purchasing another one for at least a year or so.
After talking to people out here, they said the winter will beat the sh*t outta my paint, and since i own a mitsu, well lol