Im 19 years old and in college full time. i've been thinking of trading in my 01 VW GTi for an 03 Evo. during the school year i don't work but i do have a good paying job full time in the summer. do you think it would be a bad decision to trade my VW in for the Evo? Any opinion is helpful. Thanks guys.

 

No, true cost of ownership is fairly high on these cars, especially for a college student. Unless you're mommy and daddy is paying for it then, no. If they are then go ahead.

 

well the paymesnt are gonna be quite alot with insurance too.

Maybe if you make 600+ a month...

 

I think you should just wait it out. The car will not be your problem, it will be the maintenance and insurace cost. Just wait, save money and get the car later on.

 

If u can afford it and dont kill urself. Go for it.

 

i love my evo
and if u get one u will too

 

any 19 yr olds out there with evos without parents help?

 

I was at my local dealer yesterday and saw these parents buy their 15y/o with a permit a 06 mr

 

Im a full time student myself, just like you I work full time during breaks. However I still work part-time while in school, to pay for the evo and to have extra money for myself.The maintenance on the evo will be higher. Plus like most ppl here, after you get the evo you will want extra money to go on mods. My suggestion is no, the payments will be higher and the maintenance, unless you get a good paying part-time job....

 

damm I dont think the parents know what there getting into.

 

maintenence on the evo is more expensive then a VW?! i feel bad for you guys then! i know my GTi is very expensive to maintain..i cant imagine the evo being that much more..

 

I track my evo so I cant really skimp on maintenaince like on other vehicles.

 

right here

its alright, then again i pay no rent, only pay for a few bills, and know how to cook.

plus, i make 2300 a month and goto school part time.

 

probably a bad idea
but the evo is such a fun car and def a step up from vw
the choice is yours

 

Get through school first and then you will be able to afford a brand new one with a good education!!!!!!!