Im leaning more on keepin the evo. Thanx for all the feedback. M5 is out my price range. 335 would b pushing it.

 

dont sell it to try up your image cause you moved up in the world...
its just an image.... not worth it in my opinion
but if your that worried about peoples opinions, sell it

at the end of the day, they are just cars and have nothing to do with the person themselves that drive them. f all that image bs

 

i know a 50 year old man who got a 9mr. he does some crazy **** in it. he took me for a ride once

 

An SUV doesn't automatically equal safe.

I was just pointing out want an absurd reason yours was for keeping a car when there are plenty of cars that are "safer" then an Evo according to crash test data. I used side impact as reference since the Evo historically scored badly on side impacts compared to other car in it's class.

 

i like the new 370z nismo!! if u can afford 40g's then head that way, that isnt downgrading in performance wise.

 

Right on, man. Right on.

 

You can get a very nice M5 for 40K!

 

Honestly it does come to you being a fanboy of the EVO or not. If you have a feeling of moving on to a luxury car then go with your instincts. I am 27 almost 28 and I do understand sometimes its nice just relax and chill. If you really want the luxo car then get it. Those cars get really boring for me quick

 

ROFL Thats what I throw in my uncles face all the time. Interior designed by rubbermaid.

 

what kind of #'s are you putting down?

 

I think he was simply pointing out that the ability to avoid an accident in adverse conditions is better than surviving and accident with minimal injuries. The evo is easy to control even when drifting sideways, or in non-paved situations. That handling characteristic, coupled with a good set of brakes made a difference for him. As a System Safety Engineer, I can see his point.

Just my 2c

 

what an arrogant poster.

your assessment of "all around" is off. a low-slung, two door sports car doesn't afford many options and is hardly "all around car with all the bells and whistles".


i'm actually getting back into an evo once i can find someone to buy my m3. the evo is much more of an all-rounder and real-world car, and i'll need its multiple talents for future life events.

 

There are already a lot of really good posts here, but I thought I would throw out another idea for ya- I am almost 28, came to the Evo after owning 4 Audi Quattros, and the (only) thing I miss about them is the nice interior. Maybe if you consider keeping your Evo try to do some mods for making it both more livable and classier... The idea of going wingless is a really good one for exterior, and quieter exhaust could help as well, but also consider dressing up the interior. You could have the dash/armrest/door panels/even the seats wrapped in suede, and add nice carbon fiber accents. Maybe if you haven't already you could upgrade your gauges to some nicer ones that also appear like they came that way from the factory. Those things could make your Evo feel more upscale and livable for daily driving without making you sacrifice your car (and the money you have spent on upgrades). Also, consider the long-term plan for your Evo, and whatever you would replace it with. Would the Evo satisfy your need for speed if you had a different daily driver? Would it still 5 years from now? Would a new BMW end up boring and you end up modding it as well and be in the same boat about what to do with it in a few years? There will always be newer/better cars coming out and every few years something new and exciting that feels like a "must-have" car. Its hard to know how I will feel about my own Evo in a few years, but until I really don't enjoy it anymore I'll keep it, and I really gotta say it is nice to have a daily driver (mine is an inexpensive '95 4Runner 4x4 and I LOVE it!) it makes you appreciate the Evo and feel like its special when you take it out. I almost sold mine a little while back, even listed it... but couldn't part with it because I knew I would regret it.

 

There are some on here that will totally ignore me since I'm just an RA but i hope you don't...
this is just my 2cents..
I love my car wouldn't have got it otherwise, yeah sure some out grow there current vehicle but some don't. I have no experience with the bmw's and audi's but others i do, driving my wifes car flat out annoys me (09 ES) it just doesn't feel right same with my sister Mazda3...i could name a million others but i would recommend if a friend or co worker has what your thinking of getting, cuz test drives really aren't long enough, if you trust them and visa versa trade keys for a few days see if you can handle not having the evo or if you get bored with an auto(i know i do)

Either way good luck with your decision, I don't fully understand the age thing im 23 with family but i love my ride and adding stuff to it and you can make any car one of a kind.

be sure to post your choice i know i'll be interested in it..

 

We can trade cars. Your M3 for my evo.
I have a daily driver. a 95 Honda Civic. Like I posted before, I LOVE driving the evo. I just feel that a luxury car would be nice as well.

I'm probably going to go wingless and get a Rexpeed lip. Getting a retune soon with a few goodies.

About to refinance my house and will make my final decision about the car then