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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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if you could buy an Evo over again would you do it differently?

Hey guys, I have had my OZ for about 4 years not and was considering going the turbo route until I read the 17 page thread of depression started by Amby's dyno slip https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=279267
Now that I am coming to point where I can be serious about do work on my car, I read that it will be throwing money down a path which leaves me with more to be desired. It was at this point I finally decided to seriously consider an Evo and stop just dreaming.

Now that I have the inspiration of the post out, my question to you is: To a newly searching Evo buyer, would you buy the same Evo you did to begin with? As of now I am looking at Evo IX's (throw in advice of the IX vs MR too if you would like)

For a while this will simply be wandering around reading and gathering opinions as I am in the UK until Dec. but once I get back stateside I want to have my research done and my wallet ready.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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IX 4 sure
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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IX SE if you can find one. I would buy one again if I did it all over. A lot of the MR goodies without the MR price.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:56 AM
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Well I really wouldn't go by amby's dyno considering what he had done, including different compression pistons, with no tune... I think he would have made pretty good numbers with a turbo and a tune...

Ok back on topic... Would you be tracking the car or just using it as a daily driver (To help out others giving responses) I've seen most ppl say the IX SE or RS is their fav... It just depends on what you are going for...
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Tracking the car not very likely, maybe a few casual autocross weekend at the most. But more than anything a daily driver.

and Thunder, I guess with logicality I cannot see putting the money Amby did + turbo + tune into a 4G94 engine. An evo would raise the ceiling of what I would be able to do (and plus no one finances mods) :P

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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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IX SE as DD instead of my VII

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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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I would of had more downpayment, and been more patient instead of jumping into the first deal and getting to arroused at the idea of owning one which the sales rep notices!!!..
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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I would of had more downpayment, and been more patient instead of jumping into the first deal and getting to arroused at the idea of owning one which the sales rep notices!!!..
I should be going in with at least 13k down, and I am trying to do all my research while I'm abroad so I have a decision once I get home
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BluezHarpKing
I should be going in with at least 13k down, and I am trying to do all my research while I'm abroad so I have a decision once I get home
you're on your way than!!....make sure to visual inspect your car...i bought mine at night...in the rain
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sharkm87
i bought mine at night...in the rain
you weren't kidding about being eager were you
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BluezHarpKing
you weren't kidding about being eager were you
...i drove my 04 lancer up there deteremined to get rid of it....i figure why pay 340/mo for this lancer when i can pay a little more for what i really want.. ....i regret nothing

do what makes you happy, dont look back....if u aint blowin your dough on whips....than its just something else.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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I would've bought an Evo 9 MR
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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well if i go start over again i would of wait b/c i hate paying payments hahaha oh well...
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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I bought mine used so I would definitely have purchased a new one. Also, WW over the Apex Siver I have now. Other than that, I could not be happier with my Evo. Where can you purchase this kind of performance for this price? ANSWER= NOWHERE.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Keep the warranty and be slow
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