first off if you dont like his new posts why dont you just not read his thread, second the answer to your viper question was already addressed if you would've looked a little bit you would've seen that..i guess thats something else an adult would do huh

 

I agree with MondoBongo, not to mention brakes, rotors, t-case oil, tranny gear oil, and rear differentials which need maintenance also. I could get away with cheap napa brand oil+brake pads etc. for my prelude but when it comes to the Evo, why buy a performance car like that and then don't treat it right?

 

Very good point. As the 1000000 other threads before yours about essentially the same topic have said time and time again, it's a HUGE financial commitment. Unless you have the cash up front, it takes more than just a job. You need to get approved first, so you'd better have a kick *** credit score. Then there's the maintenance that everyone talks about.
Yeah yeah yeah, I missed that post where he said it was his daddy's.

 

Please leave the Moderating up to me. I assure you I've got it covered.

 

Wow, cheap gas. I got about 17MPG in my Evo and was paying over $300 a month.

 

You must drive VERY spiritedly on your daily grind.

My average based on daily driving is typically between 21-22 mpg.

 

your acting just like most other people do when they see my cars. thanks for trying to degrade me with every one of your posts. but your right. it will cost me an arm and a leg, that is if i try to pay it off as fast as possible, so im back to no payments. but anyways, ive got class. pz

 

(didnt read anyone's reply)...

good choice, going for a low mileage/well maintained evo is best. lightly modded will also save you TONS of $ as its a win-win situation for you (assuming u want to mod the evo). also make sure to strip your lancer of any many mods as possible and sell seperately to reap the biggest $. gluck.

 

wow ya. didnt really think to do all that. figured if i sold it for less then i wanted i would just start taking stuff off and move it to the new car.. but ya. i might take off some of the suspension and the sound system out and sell it all seperately. should be able to make an extra grand or so off of it. so w/e.. just figured a new car would last me longer then the one im in now. already got an offer on my car as is. and its only been a day. but eeekk thats like 3 paychecks to soon lol.

 

hell since u already have the evo wing and nice sound system... go buy an RS. throw the wing and sound sys. on and ur golden! i understand about wanting a brand new evo but new evos wont be easy to find in the color/config u want considering dealers are only holding the leftovers. ALSO the biggest depreciation happens the 1st year of ownership, do u want to face that?

 

If your really on a tight budget i really wouldn't do it... i mean are your parents really going to take care of your insurance bill FOREVER? keep in mind you'll eventually be paying 200/mo for that alone. The gas mielage isn't terrible, it's around 21-23 mpg under normal driving like some other user said... but the premium price tag really gets ya. I'll pay just shy of 40 bucks to fill up every 2 weeks or so.

I've only had the car for a year and the car seems low maintenance so far... just a couple of oil changes for 70 bucks a pop at the dealer. I don't like the idea of buying a set of expensive tires every year (spending about a grand a year on the Advans).

The bottom line is, if you really think you can swing it i promise you the first time you get behind the wheel you'll feel like it was all worth it and no matter what you'll find a way to work it out. It's THAT fun to drive. OH, and don't take the spoiler off if you get an evo.

 

I wasn't trying to degrade you. It was a little odd to read this thread about you curious about whether or not you can afford an Evo, but your account says you drive a Lancer AND a Viper, so it's confusing at first. Perhaps the admins should change it from "Drives" to "Owns" to avoid such confusion. And you even said it was your father's, so I don't see what the big deal is with me asking if it was your daddy's.

But in all reality, like I've said before, this topic has been discussed thousands of time in the past. Someone wants to buy an Evo but isn't sure if they can afford it. Not trying to be a jerk, but usually people who ask that question will have a very difficult time financially with an Evo. It is NOT a cheap car to own. I got my first Evo when I was 22, and it wasn't easy to handle. Even if you never mod or track your car, you've got your weekly fees (gas), monthly fees (car payment, insurance payment), quarterly fees (synthetic oil changes), annual fees (tires, fluid changes) and bi-annual fees (brake pads, big maintenance stuff). It's expensive as hell for someone who doesn't have an awesome job. Think twice about this.

 

Usually if you're not sure about something you probably shouldn't be doing it.. This applies to most everything...

 

It will be like night and day

 

You will wonder why you waited so long to consider getting an EVO once you drive it for the first time.