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Evos generally speaking are very reliable machines. However fluid changing on these cars is very important. You really have to change engine and transfer case oil frequently..even tho they are synthetic the car beats them up with high heat and power. Also compared to a civic the Evo is very hard on tires. You have a heavier car that will wear out summer rubber in 15K mi. Also the windshield is thin and cracks very easily. The car attracts attention and sometimes the wrong type of attention which can lead to more theft and haters. Search on "my car got keyed" threads. Other than that I love my Evo and hope to keep driving it for a long time.
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Dude you are gonna get raped when you get into the Evo! You will love it no doubt.. but maintaining it will not be a walk in the park. Somehow how the good lord blessed me w/3 years of FREE oil changes from Mitsu. Somebody messed up there Parts are not cheap... OEM tires wear out rather quick and are expensive.. the brembos.. not cheap... the paint quality on Evo's bloww so maintaining that... thats just to name a few obvious things. But through it all you will love it! And make no mistake about it ...the b**** will deflower you! Have fun!
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evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
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Done by owner not stealership: (highly recommended)
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
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evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
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i used synthetic on my civic so oil changes cost around the same. however, evo requires other fluid changes as well, such has differentials.
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Done by owner not stealership: (highly recommended)
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
evo VIII (5 spd)
Oil and filter CAI recharge kit every 2k ~$30
Driveline fluids with coolant flush every 7.5k ~$150+inspection/replacement of wearable parts (i.e. brakes, clutch, belts, etc.)
plugs depending on ~$2/ea copper (with oil change) ~$9/ea iridium (with driveline)
Rotation and balance of tires, free with most tire packages
Premium gasolina $3.87/gal. as we speak (FL)
feel free to add any if missed, this is right off the top of my head...
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O man, you guys are such a big tease... telling me that its super awesome to drive... omg! I gotta look into it more.. i think im good with the fluids but its just the parts and labor that's got me in the corner. thx for the input guys..much appreciated
yea.. and the haters thing... thats a very good point.. im always super sensitive about that sort of thing.
well i mean the civic with synthetic oil is $50cnd anyways right. So its about the same. i think...
yea.. and the haters thing... thats a very good point.. im always super sensitive about that sort of thing.
well i mean the civic with synthetic oil is $50cnd anyways right. So its about the same. i think...