Gotta let the Evo go :(
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I would ditch the wing.
I get pulled over lot in my current car..and never get ticked
As I'm 45 have gray hair and a clean record......
That does not meen i dont drive above the posted limit
You need to be discrete about where you choose to drive the car to its fulll potential....
the current car
Last edited by Mr Sunshine; Feb 7, 2010 at 04:47 PM. Reason: to add a picture
I would ditch the wing.
I get pulled over lot in my current car..and never get ticked
As I'm 45 have gray hair and a clean record......
That does not meen i dont drive above the posted limit
You need to be discrete about where you choose to drive the car to its fulll potential....
the current car
I get pulled over lot in my current car..and never get ticked
As I'm 45 have gray hair and a clean record......
That does not meen i dont drive above the posted limit
You need to be discrete about where you choose to drive the car to its fulll potential....
the current car
Until last year, I owned an A2 GTI that I drove off the lot on May 17, 1991. I'm 46, grey hair, clean record. In the 4 years I've had the Evo, I was pulled over just once - no front plate. Other than that, no one ever bothers me. BTW, the wing is intact. This isn't to say that cops don't look, but hey lose interest as soon as they seem to see a middle-aged profile behind the wheel.
dont get rid of it man, you will really kick yourself later. get a tune you will save some gas there. hop on craigs list and look for some beaters. don't give up your too young lol. best wishes to you bro
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Hey man, it seems like you have your numbers wrong. I have an EVO 9 MR and get about 320 on my tank. I've had it about 3 years now pushing about 400hp at the wheel and I've never been stopped, its all about how you drive. You could be on an old Buick and get stopped if you don't know how to drive properly. - Just my opinion.
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I'm not sure why the car gets such bad gas mileage maybe its because I drive a lot of highway and since I have the SE cruising at like 65-70 is like 3200-3400 rpms for like a good hour. But best I got was 250 out of the tank. Possibly the previous owner had a bad tune on it im not sure. But after doing some calculations ima have to let this baby go until im more financially stable. I gotta take care of school first and some other issues Ive been having but without a doubt I will get another one in the near future. Best car I've ever drive and very fun to drive it hurts but I gotta be realistic and keeping the Evo right now is not an option for me.
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dude, don't listen to anyone but yourself. ( even though asking public opinion on an internet forum is silly if youre gonna do that......). starting life in debt is what gets people in trouble by the time they are 30. get rid of the f'n car, get a beater, and work towards that goal. good luck.
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dude, don't listen to anyone but yourself. ( even though asking public opinion on an internet forum is silly if youre gonna do that......). starting life in debt is what gets people in trouble by the time they are 30. get rid of the f'n car, get a beater, and work towards that goal. good luck.
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Being that your car is paid off, can you get 'part-time' insurance which allows you to drive the car less but still be insured. It is like custom-car insurance...Part time usage. Then get a piece of junk as a daily driver.I live in 'Jersey and use my IX as a daily driver and barely get pulled over (no tint). In 'Jersey, you are not allowed ANY tinted windows on the driver & passenger front doors. NO way, NO how! I think the tint and your young age make you an easy target.
Do a test. Take the tint off of the two front windows only and see what happens. If you aren't hasseled, then you're done and you'll know why you were bothered ALL the time. If that still doesn't work, try the wing. I'll bet it's the tint! Good luck! Just my two cents.
Do a test. Take the tint off of the two front windows only and see what happens. If you aren't hasseled, then you're done and you'll know why you were bothered ALL the time. If that still doesn't work, try the wing. I'll bet it's the tint! Good luck! Just my two cents.
Im 25 so my insurance isnt but around $100/month now for full coverage. I agree on guzzling gas but Im hoping to go e-85 soon for more smiles when dumping money into fuel. I also ditched the wing as it attracted police for sure. Ive had one ticket in over 3 years for turning without using a signal which I fought and won because I was actually cut off and forced to change lanes abruptly.
Long story short...
OP I think this car gets safer with more tasteful and moderate mods,age, and a younger appearance(you personally and the evo). Dont sell it get a honda like I just did. Old paint faded high mileage(190k)2-door 96 accord 5 speed practicly handed over for what I paid ($400)and already paid for itself in gas savings and mileage savings. Downfall-No A/C and no radio which will both be fixed for under $500 combined with a macco paint job and Ive got a great Evo-saver for about $1500.00 spent progressively. Ive thought about selling this car on many occasions but I just cant let her go. Its like a buick grand national of our time. Just wait when its more rare and a garage kept weekend cruiser thats paid off. Itll be a great feeling to own one forver and/or grow old with it. Nothing compares on this platform IMO and Im sure others are forwarning you as well.
Long story short...
OP I think this car gets safer with more tasteful and moderate mods,age, and a younger appearance(you personally and the evo). Dont sell it get a honda like I just did. Old paint faded high mileage(190k)2-door 96 accord 5 speed practicly handed over for what I paid ($400)and already paid for itself in gas savings and mileage savings. Downfall-No A/C and no radio which will both be fixed for under $500 combined with a macco paint job and Ive got a great Evo-saver for about $1500.00 spent progressively. Ive thought about selling this car on many occasions but I just cant let her go. Its like a buick grand national of our time. Just wait when its more rare and a garage kept weekend cruiser thats paid off. Itll be a great feeling to own one forver and/or grow old with it. Nothing compares on this platform IMO and Im sure others are forwarning you as well.
Last edited by ImJoey; Feb 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM.
Paying for school sucks (I owe about 30K in loans now steadily being paid off) but that money is allowing me to earn 70k a year
dang man! that really sucks! i tell you what man! paying for school kills everybody! tuition is just too high man! they just need give everybody fafsa! its not fair for those people who are rich and get fafsa, while those who are "SUPPOSELY" above surviving by their selves need fafsa or grants! on top of that you got your car paid off? dang that nice! my insurance is like 180/190 every month and its killing me! but i hope you can keep your car man! every evo owner loves them to death!
